Job Announcement
Teen Coordinator - YMCA Earth Service Corps

(Seattle YMCA Earth Service Corps)

Start Date: August 1st, 2005 Part
Time: 20 hours / week General

Function:
Coordinates and supervises various environmental teen activities.
Provides leadership to program volunteers and staff.
Ensures that program operate in a quality manner, consistent with YMCA guidelines.
Provides ongoing support and resources to YMCAıs and High Schools with operating YESC chapters.
Coordinates leadership retreats, Environmental Symposia, service projects and volunteer training events throughout the year.
Conducts evaluation of the program, submits reports, and helps develop strategic plans to further program.

Know How:
Bachelorıs degree in Environmental Science, Education, or related field.
Two or more years experience in program development and implementation, preferably for teens.
Demonstrated interest in environmental issues and education.
Knowledge of innovative environmental and leadership training materials and field projects.
Experience in outreach and recruiting to a diverse range of communities.
Facilitation skills for leading youth groups.
Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication with diverse audiences.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently on goals and timelines.

Principal Activities:
1. Coordinates assigned Earth Service Corps Clubs and activities. Supervises groups of teens.
2. Provides leadership to and cultivates relationships with community partners, teacher advisors, parents, participants, volunteers and staff.
3. Maintains updated program information and schedules. Ensures effective communication of information to participants, parents and other YMCA branch staff.
4. Develops special events and activities including weekend retreats, environmental service projects and conferences.
5. Facilitates leadership training and group building activities with participants.
6. Ensures strong connections are formed between clubs regionally.
7. Participates in marketing and retention activities.
8. Identifies and resolves problems to ensure the program is meeting goals and community needs. Evaluates programs.
9. Maintains records related to program.
10. Drives YMCA van as required.
11. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. Reports accidents and incidents.

To apply please send cover letter and resume by June 28th to Jessica Paul at: 909 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 For additional questions, please call Jessica at (206) 382-4360 or email at jpaul@mc.seattleymca.org More information can also be found at www.seattleymca.org

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Two Summer Teacher Workshops, suitable for informal educators current educators, and pre-service teachers:

1. Discovering Orcas- What are the Connections? July 27, 28 and 29, 2005 2 credits or 20 clock hours through Seattle Pacific University (additional fee) This course will interpret the connection between Puget Sound orca whales and human actions. Students will learn about basic orca biology and physiology, orca food webs and chains, and orca culture. Students will examine the status of orcas in Puget Sound, and learn about ongoing research related to orcas, in addition to conservation issues. This class is taught in conjunction with the Seattle Aquarium and Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center. An additional fee of $65 is to be paid directly to the Aquarium before July 27, 2005 to cover expenses, books and staff. Call 206-386-4353 to register.

2. Hands-on Approach to the Marine Ecosystem July 20, 21, and 22, 2005 2 credits or 20 clock hours through Seattle Pacific University (additional fee) This course will focus on the marine ecosystem using biodiversity as a focal point through hands on process-based science, integrating science into all subjects. Students will learn how to take science out of the textbook and bring it to life with exciting hands-on activities. Included will be activities within The Seattle Aquarium exhibit area, in the classroom and a visit to the beach. This course is partially underwritten by World Wildlife Fund. This class is taught in conjunction with the Seattle Aquarium and World Wildlife Fund. An additional fee of $45 ($40 SEAS) is to be paid directly to The Aquarium before July 20, to cover staff, texts and materials.

Call (206) 386-4353 to register. This class involves some time spent walking on a beach. All participants must be willing and able to be actively involved in this element of the course.

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