YESC Instructor Benefits

Benefits

  • Living stipend of $2,438.10 per month provided by Washington Service Corps (before taxes)

  • Student loan forbearance and interest accrual payment (on qualifying loans)

  • $7,395 Education Award provided by National Service Trust (upon successful completion of service term)

  • Serving in a full-time AmeriCorps position qualifies as "employment" towards the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

  • Health Insurance (member only)

  • Monthly Food Assistance (if qualified)

  • Subsidized childcare provided by GAP Solutions Inc. (if qualified)

  • Training, experience and professional development, including and not limited to: facilitation, participant-centered youth development and mentorship, office and administrative skills, wilderness skills, Pacific Northwest ecology, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, First Aid & CPR, Y Mini-Bus Driver Training, and Teen Abuse Prevention Training

  • Connections to Puget Sound and King County area environmental and educational organizations

  • Strong and supportive service environment and community-minded staff team

  • Monthly ORCA Transit Pass and Mileage Reimbursement

  • YMCA Membership

  • Access to discounted gear and equipment through pro deals

Application: visit the AmeriCorps National posting to apply: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=80574.

Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 21 years old and must be US citizens to qualify for the AmeriCorps program.

For more information about YMCA Earth Service Corps or the position, please contact us at yesc@seattleymca.org or 206-587-6116.