Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC)
Youth LEAD Fellowship Program Coordinator

Job title: Youth LEAD Fellowship Program Coordinator
Reports to: Youth LEAD Program Manager
Classification: Full time exempt (Hybrid)
Salary: $66,600 Annually
Organization & Program Description
Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) is a volunteer-based nonprofit providing the joy and challenge of
outdoor adventures to people with all abilities and from all backgrounds since 1972. We inspire self-confidence,
connection to nature, and community-based environmental stewardship through accessible sea kayaking, rafting,
and multi-week expeditions for youth from historically marginalized backgrounds.
The Youth LEAD (Leadership, Environment, Adventure, and Diversity) Program (YLP) is one of ETC’s three main
programs. We provide life-changing outdoor experiences for youth (14–18-year-olds) from marginalized cultural
and economic backgrounds, focusing on technical outdoor skills, environmental education, socio-emotional growth,
and leadership development. Our 14-to-21-day courses incorporate sea kayaking, rafting, and backpacking.
Students learn about themselves, their community of peers, natural history, and environmental science through
lessons, storytelling, community-building, and adventure in the wilderness.
Graduates of a YLP Summer course are eligible to apply for the school year Fellowship program. The Fellowship
aims to support students in continuing to build their leadership skills and connection to the outdoors through
monthly overnight excursions, bi-weekly virtual sessions, and training as Sea Kayak Assistant Guides. The monthly
in-person activities take place in the beautiful parks, preserves, and open waters of the greater Bay Area. In
addition to leadership skill development, YLP Fellows study the region’s marine and coastal ecosystems, the
effects of climate change, and Indigenous history of the Bay Area, all while building lasting interpersonal
connections with one another and the larger ETC community. After they graduate, Fellows can apply to be a Fellow
Field Intern on a YLP Summer Course, acting as a member of the leadership team. The Fellowship program aims
to provide opportunities for youth to build the skills needed to become thoughtful community members, budding
outdoor guides, and lifelong environmental stewards.
Position Overview
The Youth LEAD Program Coordinator’s main focus is the school year Fellowship Program: Building curriculum
and facilitating virtual sessions, planning and facilitating monthly overnight outdoor excursions/site visits, with
support from the Youth LEAD Program Manager as outlined below. During the Spring and Summer months, the
Program Coordinator will support ETC’s Youth LEAD Program Manager with administrative tasks and will also fill
the role of a field instructor on one summer course, as well as some additional co-facilitation for the Youth LEAD
Summer Programs, as outlined below.
ETC staff have a hybrid schedule working in-person at the office at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco on
Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the option to work from home the rest of the week. During the summer, there is
higher need for more in office work for the Youth LEAD team. Some weekend work is required for Fellowship
overnight trips once per month from September through May, YLP trips and some weekend days during the
summer. Schedule varies according to YLP summer course prep, start and graduation dates. Amazing opportunity
to connect with youth, help develop their outdoor leadership skills and build community.
Key Responsibilities

In the Fall, Winter, and Spring, the Program Coordinator will take a lead role in the coordination and
facilitation of the Youth LEAD Fellowship Program that runs from September through May, with support
from the Program Manager and ETC Staff.

o Screen applicants and conduct interviews for potential Youth LEAD Fellows with support from the
Program Manager. Select candidates, send acceptances and communicate regularly with Fellows

o Provide positive support for the Youth LEAD Fellows, a group of up to 10 high schoolers who are

growing as leaders in the outdoors
o Plan and lead bi-weekly virtual evening sessions with Fellows. Topics include: environmental

education, personal development, leadership skills, human history, wilderness readiness,
environmental stewardship, and more.

o Plan and lead monthly weekend Fellowship overnight events (i.e: camping, educational farm visits,
sea kayaking, rock climbing, ...) with support from the Program Manager

o Communicate and coordinate with partners to provide programming for weekend events (i.e. Slide
Ranch, Outward Bound Ropes Course, etc.)

o Build a calendar for the Youth LEAD Fellowship bi-weekly virtual sessions and weekend events
o Safely supervise all activities according to ETC operating policies, protocols, and procedures
o Manage stipends-tracking attendance and payments

During the Spring/Summer,

student graduations
o Serve as Lead or Field instructor on one of ETC’s YLP 14 or 21 day courses
o Support with some facilitation of the 5-day YLP Instructor Training in June
o Occasionally support YLP Intern with gear organization, cleaning, and maintenance
o Option to deliver focused activities in the field with students and instructors and support during sea

kayak skills days
o Serve as a positive, authentic, and encouraging role model for participants, instructors, and co-

workers
Qualifications & Requirements

• Age requirement: 21
• Current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification. WFR preferred or willingness to obtain
• Hiring is dependent on criminal background check and DMV driver background check

o Must have clean driving record
o Must have 2 years licensed driving experience

• Previous field experience leading outdoor/adventure education programs, fostering environmental

• Previous experience leading diversity and inclusion activities and/or facilitating programs with racially

• Interest in executing and streamlining logistical program systems (camping reservations, food buys,

• Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately; engage in giving, receiving, and integrating

• Demonstrate professionalism, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Flexibility with work schedule (workdays will include some weekends and evenings/early mornings)
• Open to different leadership styles and collaboration; celebrates individual uniqueness with goal of

Benefits and Perks

• Hybrid schedule
• Working with amazing people!
• Full medical and dental coverage

• Paid vacation ten days year one, sick days accrue at one day per month, plus 12 paid holidays per year
• Eligible for 403(b) plan with a generous employer contribution of 8%
• Use of ETC sea kayak equipment for personal use

• Access to ETC’s pro purchase programs with various outdoor equipment manufacturers

Application Deadline

• Open until filled, ideal start date July 2024

We strongly encourage people of color and individuals identifying as LGBTQI to apply for this
position.
ETC is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry,
gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other
status prohibited by applicable law.

How to Apply:Thank you for your interest! Please send a resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and
related experience to Isabela Celedón at ylp@etctrips.org. If you have any questions about the position, please
email ylp@etctrips.org or call 415-474-7662 ext.16.