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* in the greater Seattle region. We envision a society rooted in social justice, where all young women live their truth, achieve their dreams, and change our world.
Open Positions
Program and Operations Coordinator
Reports to: Manager of Programs, Outreach, and Advocacy
Hours: 40 hours/week, 1.0 FTE, exempt
Application Deadline: Rolling until filled, priority application deadline March 27th
Position Start Date: Early May 2023, with some flexibility for the right candidate
The Program and Operations Coordinator is responsible for coordinating 2-3 ongoing Y-WE programs, including logistics, communications with participants and families, and facilitator support. This position will collaborate with other program staff to hold successful programming and events. Additionally, this role collaborates with the Operations team to support behind-the-scenes program operational needs. The person in this role will play a key part in the fulfillment of Y-WE’s mission. They ensure that their programs run smoothly, contribute to Y-WE’s internal operational systems, and center the young people at the heart of Y-WE’s work.
Click here to view the full job description and qualifications.
HOW TO APPLY: Please email your cover letter and resume to ywehr@y-we.org. The priority application deadline is March 27th, 2023. Please send any questions about the application process to ywehr@y-we.org. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Nature Connections Program Coordinator
Reports to: Co-Executive Director
Hours: 40 hours/week, 1.0 FTE, exempt
Priority Application Deadline: April 3rd, then rolling until position is filled
Position Start Date: May 2023
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 with participants, including hiking, ecosystem restoration, snowshoeing, kayaking, camping, and more. They actively support youth in building confidence, emotional intelligence, positive relationships with peers and mentors, and leadership skills through connection with nature. They will also help participants grow in their understanding of racial, social, and environmental justice, and explore environmental changemaking solutions. 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.
Click here to view the full job description and qualifications.
HOW TO APPLY: Please email your cover letter and resume to ywehr@y-we.org. The priority
application deadline is April 3rd, 2023, and rolling after that until the position is filled. Please send
any questions about the application process to ywehr@y-we.org. We look forward to reviewing
your application!
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We also 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