Part Time Spring College Coach

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MobilizeGreen is an organization committed to diversity. Women, people of color, indigenous people, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, military veterans, and members of other historically disenfranchised groups are encouraged to apply.

EcoPath Leaders will be responsible for curriculum implementation, facilitating virtual activities, leading participants in sessions , and working with them both  individually and in small groups.

Our new EcoPath College Connection program will take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays for 3 weeks this spring and fall. During the first week, there will be one Monday meeting serving as an orientation day for students. Mentors for the program will have a training period a week prior to the first cohort and a closing period the week after the second cohort. Applicants must be at least 21 years and be eligible to work in the United States.  

Supplemental application must be completed: APPLY HERE

Term: 

Each cohort serves a different timezone so please be aware before of time commitments!

Cohort 1 – Serving predominantly West coast takes place on March 3rd-March 22nd on Wednesdays (5:30pm-7pm PST) and Saturdays (9am -2pm PST). 

Cohort 2 – Serving predominantly East coast takes place on March 31st-April 19th on Wednesdays( 5:30pm -7pm EST) and Saturdays (9am -2pm EST).

Benefits:

• Weekly stipend of $250
• Teaching Experience
• Job Skill/Training

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engage with MobilizeGreen staff and and partners to implement the EcoPath curriculum
• Lead the participants  including development of tailored and interactive curriculum
• Facilitate curriculum with participants (specifically content related to college preparation, networking, building resumes, time management, note taking/study skills, managing mental health in college, self care, etc.)
• Communicate effectively with Program Coordinator and Program Assistants
• Coordinate sessions with others including partners and panel participants
• Organize and store program materials digitally as directed by Program Coordinator
• Other duties as specified

Experience and Qualifications:

• At least 2 years out of high school. Current college students and recent college grads preferred. 
• Must be 21 or older. 
• 2-3 seasons leading youth in formal or informal education, camp, or team setting. 
• Experience in environmental education and outdoor leadership skills.
• Experience working virtually, including ability to use Zoom, Discord, Cisco’s WebEx, and G-Suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage youth in programming.
• Dedicated commitment to making the outdoors accessible to underrepresented youth.
• Has knowledge and experience with cultural competency that can be applied to working with diverse youth including BIPOC and LGBTQ youth.
• Experience working with tribes and or tribal youth preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and with others collaboratively on projects.
• Deep interest in environment/natural resource management.
• Self-motivated, organized, and proactive.

Competitive selection process; positions filled on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply ASAP.