AmeriCorps Community Service Positions - YMCA Earth Service Corps

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders? Translate your passion to action with YMCA Earth Service Corps (YESC). YESC is seeking to fill multiple AmeriCorps community service positions to start in September 2024.

Each Program Instructor will mentor and develop youth leaders through the implementation of youth-directed school-based clubs that provide opportunities for environmental service and skill development which instill confidence, build character, and support youth in reaching their fullest potential. Program Instructors will foster strong relationships, empower youth to be effective leaders, and engage them in outdoor experiences and hands-on volunteerism that increases environmental knowledge, instills stewardship behaviors, and addresses the environmental issues facing the Puget Sound community.

Location: Seattle, WA

Stipend: $2,276 per month

Job Type: Full-time, temporary

Deadline to Apply: June 30th, 2024

Interested individuals are encouraged to visit the AmeriCorps National posting to apply. For more information about YMCA Earth Service Corps or the position, please contact us at yesc@seattleymca.org or 206-587-6116.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old and US Citizens. For more information on the AmeriCorps program, visit www.americorps.gov.

Washington Conservation Corps Member - Washington Conservation Corps

Locations: More than 20 positions available state-wide, see web-map for more details. 

Salary: Living allowance of $1,406 twice a month ($2,812* per month, before taxes)

*Location-based elevated living allowance available for members with positions based in King, Snohomish, Clark, and Kitsap counties: $1,530 twice a month ($3,060 per month, before taxes).

Deadline to apply: The positions will remain open until filled. The priority deadline for summer enrollment is May 13, 2024.  Applications received after this date will be considered on a space available basis.

Immerse yourself in outdoor environmental projects and cultivate connection to the Northwest, your teammates, and the unique ecological features that define our region. WCC is recruiting AmeriCorps members statewide! Serving with WCC means spending your days outdoors, in all weather conditions, accomplishing projects that restore and enhance landscapes across Washington. Crew members serve on a crew of five AmeriCorps members, along with an experienced crew supervisor who provides training, mentorship, and development opportunities.

Apply online at https://ecology.wa.gov/wcc. Find information on crew locations on our web map, and additional information on member positions on our member position page.

Great Outdoors Camp Counselor - Champions/KinderCare

Location: University of Washington’s Bothell Campus, Bothell WA

Salary: $18-23/hr

Deadline: May 1st 2024

Champions Great Outdoors Camp is looking for naturalists, lead teachers, classroom and field trip support staff to join our team this summer. Our counselors bring energy and creativity to the camps every day, combining adventure, education, and fun. They inspire campers to be curious learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes educational experiences that focus on environmental science and sustainability. Our Counselors are committed to making their camp successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success. See our website for more program information and how to apply.

Learn more and apply here.

Outdoor School Naturalist - Yakima YMCA (Camp Dudley Outdoor School)

Location: Naches, WA

Salary: $800/week plus room and board

Priority Deadline: April 30

Regular Deadline: June 15

Description: At outdoor school, fifth grade students from Yakima valley and surrounding areas come to camp for one to four days to participate in hands-on outdoor education programs that make the science concepts they’ve studied in class come to life. Our curriculum is interdisciplinary, state standards-aligned, tactile, and fun—we integrate Indigenous science, Western science, history, writing, art, math, engineering, and social emotional learning into our lessons to help students develop meaningful, comprehensive visions of our connected world. As an outdoor school naturalist at Camp Dudley, you will lead groups of fifth graders in learning experiences that teach and connect them to nature.

How to Apply: Complete the attached application, sign the job description, then email both documents to Liz Giles at egiles@yakimaymca.org.

Application PDF link

Youth Education & Rental Programs Coordinator - Mount St. Helens Institute

The Mount St. Helens Institute Education Team facilitates meaningful experiences for our guests, including leading hikes and other educational activities, helping students build confidence and a sense of belonging in the outdoors, and sharing their enthusiasm for Mount St. Helens with our guests.

Job Type: Full-time, year round

Location: Hybrid with an assigned work station in Amboy, WA and significant in-person presence at the Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center

Salary: $23.76-$31.18/hour

Closing Date: April 15th, 2024 or until filled

Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume as attachments to apply@mshinstitute.org with the

words “Youth Education & Rental Programs Coordinator” in the subject line.

Learn more about Mount St. Helens Institute

Preschool Associate Teacher - Nature Vision

The Preschool Associate Teacher will have a solid understanding of and background in development of Pre-K environmental education curriculum. They will demonstrate a high level of creativity, thoughtfulness, and flexibility in their position. Our preschool reaches many diverse students in Redmond and our Associate Teacher will have a keen eye for developing culturally responsive, emergent curriculum that can be the most relevant to all students.

Salary: $22-24 per hour, depending on experience.

Hours: 30 hours per week, part-time, Monday-Friday August 12, 2024-June 13, 2025. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. If candidate would like full-time, other projects at Nature Vision outside of the Preschool can extend the position to 40 hours per week.

To Apply: Please email cover letter AND resume as a PDF attachment to Ginny Sanchez Ballard, Executive Director (gsanchez@naturevision.org) by April 19 at 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time.

Summer Camp Environmental Educators - Nature Vision

In summer 2024 Nature Vision will be offering 8 weeks of our popular day camp programs for 6-11 year olds in Redmond, Shoreline, and Sammamish. We are seeking multiple seasonal educators with a high level of creativity, thoughtfulness, and flexibility. Our work reaches many diverse youth in our region and educators must be responsive and relevant to all participants.

Salary: $19.00-$21.00 per hour, depending on experience. Sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.

Hours: 40 hours per week preparing for, staffing, and cleaning up after summer camps. June 24-August 23, 2024.

Start/End Date: June 24-August 23, 2024. Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Campers are present from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Camp training week June 24-28 is mandatory. Ideally available for 8 weeks, but may apply if available for 6 weeks. Positions may have the option of extension as an Educator on a part-time or full-time basis for the 2024-2025 school year, depending upon availability and performance.

To Apply: Please email paragraph expressing specific interest in the position AND resume as a PDF attachment to Mike Munro, Education Manager, mmunro@naturevision.org by April 19th at 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time.

Finance & Operations Coordinator - Capitol Land Trust

Capitol Land Trust is seeking a Finance & Operations Coordinator to maintain financial books and underlying operational systems that make our conservation work possible. We’re looking for someone who has enthusiasm to learn new things, improve efficiency, and be part of a collaborative team focused on connecting people and conserving land. Previous accounting experience is required.

Location: Olympia, WA
Application Deadline: Open until filled – applications will be reviewed starting March 20, 2024.

View the full job description and application instructions: https://capitollandtrust.org/careers