Teen Environmental Pathways Program Manager; SDA​/TLT

Position: Teen Environmental Pathways Program Manager (SDA/TLT)
Summary

King County Parks is excited to seek a temporary Teen Environmental Pathways Program Manager (Educator Consultant III) to join the Parks Volunteer Program team! This dynamic role will play a key part in managing and delivering the 2026 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), a paid summer internship that empowers high school students to explore the environment, public lands, environmental justice, and career pathways in these fields.

This is an especially exciting time to join the team as the program moves into a new phase of growth, permanently expanding to a two-cohort model after the successful pilot of a second program location last summer.

About the Role:

This role will oversee the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program team to ensure a successful Summer 2026 season. Following the addition of a second YCC cohort in Summer 2025, the program has expanded in size, skill, and capacity and now operates at two locations-White Center and Skyway. This position will manage a passionate and growing team, overseeing both cohorts to ensure they are well supported and achieving intended outcomes.

As the program continues to grow, this role will also share program coordinator responsibilities and be prepared to facilitate in the field as needed.

In the fall, after the conclusion of summer programming, the focus will shift to planning and implementing the YCC Teen Leads Program and coordinating school partnership events. The YCC Teen Leads Program is an optional extension of YCC in which interns support Saturday community restoration events. The team also supports school-based restoration projects and develops educational events for local schools. We are seeking a candidate with experience managing education teams who can build on existing processes while ensuring consistency across programs.

This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in-person work.

This temporary role is anticipated to last about eight months.

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Educator Consultant III (career service or term-limited temporary) vacancies within the Parks Division over the next six months.

About the Team:

Housed within the Community Investments and Engagement (CIE) section, the King County Parks Volunteer Program is a small, collaborative team dedicated to connecting the public with our lands through hands-on community engagement, direct environmental service, and youth programming. We achieve this by fostering a supportive and trusting team culture, building meaningful partnerships, and prioritizing place-based, locally relevant learning.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Teen Environmental Pathways Program Manager (Educator Consultant III), you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work.

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Apply now for a rewarding career at the Apply now for a rewarding career at the King County Parks Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

* Lead and oversee the White Center and Skyway YCC cohorts, ensuring consistent, high-quality programming through staff supervision, logistical coordination, and program support.

* Supervise, hire, and onboard YCC staff and interns, including two full-time program coordinators and two summer program assistants, in collaboration with Human Resources.

* Manage YCC program planning and implementation, including schedule development, coordination with King County colleagues and partner organizations, and planning of restoration and educational activities.

* Oversee program operations and logistics, including budget and spending, contracts and payments, supplies, vehicles, and site agreements, and step in to facilitate programming as needed.

* Lead the YCC Teen Leads Program and support school-year partnerships by coordinating selection processes, trainings, intern schedules, and ongoing communication with schools and the Volunteer Program team.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

* Demonstrated experience overseeing multi-day educational programs across multiple sites, including supporting and supervising program staff.

* Strong expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating youth programs, particularly in environmental and career-focused education.

* Proven ability to hire,…