Youth Engagement Lead: Ocean Conservation Programs

Seattle Aquarium; Washington; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health Reimbursement Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

403b retirement with employer match

ORCA transit pass

Seattle Aquarium Family Plus member

Paid time off

Job summary

The Seattle Aquarium is seeking a full-time Youth Engagement Coordinator to lead the Youth Ocean Advocates program. You will recruit, screen, place, onboard and schedule teens, while supervising staff and delivering trainings and field trips.

Join a team focused on inclusive, service-based youth programming, partnership building, and community engagement, with a hybrid work model and weekend responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in informal or cultural education and program coordination.
• 1+ year supervising and mentoring volunteers or staff.
• Experience working with teens and diverse teen populations.
• CPR/AED training within 30 days of employment.
• Washington driver’s license (or eligibility to obtain) and ability to drive Aquarium vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, supervision and alumni efforts for YOAs.
• Design and deliver trainings, field trips and youth programming opportunities.
• Collaborate with staff to secure funding and report program outcomes.
• Develop inclusive policies and ensure welcoming culture for diverse teens.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Mentoring teens

Project management

DEI literacy

Marine science interest

Multilingual communication

Schedule coordination

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

The Seattle Aquarium is seeking a full-time Youth Engagement Coordinator to lead the Youth Ocean Advocates program. You will recruit, screen, place, onboard and schedule teens, while supervising staff and delivering trainings and field trips.

Join a team focused on inclusive, service-based youth programming, partnership building, and community engagement, with a hybrid work model and weekend responsibilities.