23-24 Glacier Peak Institute Outdoor Education Coordinator Job at AmeriCorps
After decades of struggle and the 2014 Oso Slide, Glacier Peak Institute formed to empower youth to build resilient and sustainable rural communities and healthy ecosystems through innovative, action-based education programs integrating Science, Technology, recreation, Engineering, art, Mathematics, and skill-building (STrEaMs). In Darrington, the schools have been cut by over half and poverty has risen by 50%. Darrington has the lowest median income ($34,000) and highest poverty (14.9%) in Snohomish County. Despite having high-risk youth (1 in 25 will be dead before the age of 30, 3x the national average), few programs reach our remote area. Our programs also serve Concrete where they have the highest poverty (24.4%) and lowest median income ($28,000) in Skagit County facing similar cuts. By building relationships between rural and urban nonprofits, GPI’s programs encourage connection and understanding, break cultural misconceptions, and engage youth to be integral parts of ecosystems. We partner with low income, BIPOC, tribal, Latinx, and STEM programs. We invest in the tools and experiences youth need to harness their potential while contributing to the ecological and economic regeneration of community. The Outdoor Education Coordinator directly serves at-risk youth by leading outdoor programs, creating and supporting STrEaMs curriculum and projects, developing after-school and summer recreation activities, establishing bridges between communities, and expanding existing programs to additional communities. Interviews will be in the spring and summer. This is an Americorps national service position. This position is contingent upon funding and open until filled.
Member Duties : The Outdoor Education Coordinator will increase GPI’s capacity and program reach. The member will be responsible for: developing and educating youth through outdoor school STEM, restoration and stewardship opportunities; collaborate with partner organizations on creating programs and coordinate outings; expand partnership opportunities by continuously seeking ways to build cultural exchanges between urban, suburban, and rural youth; coordinate, recruit, organize, and inspire volunteers; improve and implement a system for youth outreach and communication to diversify participation in programming; lead recreation and program events; implement safety guidelines, protocols, and best practices for programming; empower youth to utilize Growth Mindset to inspire resilience and grit; and expand and replicate GPI programs to benefit additional communities and increasing the exposure urban and rural youth have to nature, recreation and skill building.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Environment , Education .
Environment , Education .
Skills :
Team Work , Youth Development , Environment , Education .
Team Work , Youth Development , Environment , Education .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
23-24 Glacier Peak Institute Outdoor Education Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2023 - 07/15/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
WASHINGTON
Accepting Applications
From 04/21/2023 To 12/15/2023
Contact
Oak Rankin
1405 Emens Ave N
Darrington WA 98241
(206) 816-4665
wscip@esd.wa.gov
www.glacierpeakinstitute.org
Listing ID
105199
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