Join our incredible, growing team of dedicated youth workers, social justice advocates, and women’s empowerment champions.
Young Women Empowered (Y-WE) delivers creative, innovative and transformative empowerment programs for diverse young women and gender expansive youth in the greater Seattle region. We envision a society rooted in social justice, where all young people live their truth, achieve their dreams, and change our world.
Now Hiring: Nature Connections Program Coordinator
Full-time
Reports to: Program Manager
Application Deadline: Open until filled (application review begins July 18th)
Location: Seattle, WA, with some work from home flexibility
Salary and Benefits: $70,000 annually, and a comprehensive benefits package
Position Start Date: September 3rd, 2024
POSITION SUMMARY: The Nature Connections Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating experiential outdoor education programs and environmental justice-focused activities. They manage program logistics and directly facilitate or coordinate with organizational partners to offer a wide range of activities for program participants, including hiking, ecosystem restoration, kayaking, camping, and more. They actively support youth in building outdoor skills, personal connections to nature, and meaningful relationships within a community of belonging. They will also help participants grow in their understanding of racial, social, and environmental justice, and practice leadership skills. The person in this role will play a key part in the fulfillment of Y-WE’s mission. They provide unique and innovative programming, build community connections and
relationships, and center BIPOC youth and environmental justice at the heart of their work. Candidates who are BIPOC, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Click here to view the full job description and requirements.
TO APPLY: Please email your cover letter and resume to ywehr@y-we.org. Application review will start on July 18th and the position is open until filled. Please send any questions about the position or application process to ywehr@y-we.org. No phone calls please.
We look forward to receiving your application!
We have ongoing paid opportunities to facilitate programs, workshops, and events. Click here to learn more.
I really saw my own ability to be a force for change in this world. It also inspired me so much to be alongside the next generation. They are forces of nature.
— Y-WE Mentor