Youth Environmental Stewardship Group Coordinator, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

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Youth Environmental Stewardship Group Coordinator, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

Posted on: February 15, 2011

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is accepting applications for Group Coordinators for its Youth Environmental Stewardship (YES) program, a six-week summer employment and learning opportunity for 14 – 18-year-olds. Group Coordinators work with small teams of 6-8 young people to:
– Increase awareness of the ecology of their urban communities;
– Provide hands-on stewardship experience in a neighborhood park and recreation center;
– Foster youth leadership skills;
– Teach employment and life skills; and
– Provide education on nutrition and active living as keys to good health.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Group coordinators for the YES Program should have significant leadership experience working with youth in small-group settings as teachers, camp counselors, after-school-program leaders, etc. They should have demonstrated skills and experience in training, education, and/or youth mentoring. Experience working with inner-city youth is a plus.

COORDINATORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
– Full attendance at a three-day leadership training and orientation at PHS (Center City).
– Twenty-two hours of programming per week for six weeks, Monday – Friday mornings. A typical week will include four 4-hour days, plus a longer day that may include a field trip.
– Six hours per week of prep time;
– Timely completion and submission of all reports;
– Attendance at weekly staff meetings at PHS office in Center City
– Attendance at a two-day post-program wrap-up and evaluation;
– Adherence to the goals of the program and mission and policies of PHS (learn more at http://www.PHSonline.com).

To apply, mail or fax cover letter and resume to:
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
c/o Human Resources
100 N. 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
FAX: 215-988-8810
Email: hrphs@pennhort.org
Please no telephone or walk-in inquires. EOE. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.