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Description:

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Logistics and Facilitation ● Develop, coordinate, and facilitate Y-WE Nature Connections programming, including hiking, backpacking, kayaking, and more ● Manageprogram logistics, including transportation, food, permits, and procuring appropriate gear and supplies ● Develop relationships and coordinate with community partners and host sites involved with programming and funding ● Oversee risk management of outdoor programming, including first aid and safety supplies ● Serveas the main point of contact for youth participants and families and ensure all program communications are clear, prompt, and welcoming

Partnerships and Community Engagement ● Maintain and build partnerships with key community partners ● Collaborate with organizational partners to offer specialized programming, and technical support and expertise ● Advise Y-WE youth and staff on environmental advocacy initiatives and projects as needed ● Represent Y-WE and the Y-WE Nature Connections program at community events focused on the environment, stewardship, environmental justice, advocacy, etc

General Program and Organizational Support ● Assist with general administrative tasks as needed ● Occasionally facilitate misc other programs such as adult volunteer mentor trainings ● Assist in the planning and execution of public programs and events, and provide support at fundraising events ● Support as needed with misc program operations tasks, such as preparing quantitative data reports, managing paperwork, and interviewing prospective volunteer mentors ● Support as needed with misc program outreach tasks, such as visiting schools, tabling at events, and maintaining outreach lists

Qualifications ● Commitment to and understanding of the mission and vision of Y-WE ● Minimumtwoyears of experience developing, coordinating, and facilitating nature-based outdoor and environmental justice-focused programs ● Experience facilitating and teaching a wide range of experiential outdoor activities and technical skills

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QUESTIONS AND HOWTOAPPLY: 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. Welook forward to receiving your application!