Category: youth

Pacific Yearly Meeting seeks a full-time Youth Programs Coordinator, beginning in March, 2021. The role of the Youth Programs Coordinator is to enhance the spiritual development and nurture of youth and intergenerational community within the Yearly Meeting.

The Youth Programs Coordinator supports and coordinates activities that build the capacity of youth and adults to run their own programs and serves as a resource for Meetings (local/Monthly, worship groups, Quarterly, Yearly) and related Quaker organizations within PacYM. In working with individuals, groups, and committees of all ages, the Coordinator and the Youth Programs Coordinating Committee (YPCC) may act as a catalyst for new programs and activities. The work of the Youth Programs Coordinator (YPC) includes supporting young Friends and involving them in the life of the Meeting: helping them to stay connected between sessions and helping Meetings that have children, teenagers, and young adults meet these Friends’ needs. 

Applicants for this position must have a demonstrated spiritual life, including a deep grounding and experience of Quaker beliefs, practices and discernment processes.They should possess excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills and be able to utilize contemporary forms of technology.  Applicants should have successful experience organizing activities and events with teenagers and adults.  They should be organized and self-motivated.

This is a full-time, year-round position with an initial salary ranging from $47,000 to $54,000 per year, based on applicant experience. There is a generous benefits package including paid vacation, holidays, personal days and a contribution towards a health reimbursement account. Please see additional information detailed in the full YPC Job Description and our updated YPC Roles & Responsibilities documents.

HOW TO APPLY: Individuals interested in applying for this position should send a cover letter that describes how you would approach the position (max two pages) and a resume with the names and contact information for three references. Application materials should be sent via e-mail attachment to Barbara Babin: b_babin@yahoo.com 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; to be certain of being considered for the position, applications should be received by January 20, 2021.

Pacific Yearly Meeting is an equal opportunity employer. Persons of color and LGBTQ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.