Temporary Part-time Educator - Youth Leadership Cohort

foundry
10 is an education research organization with a philanthropic focus on expanding ideas about learning and creating direct value for youth. foundry
10 is looking for a temporary, part-time educator to assist the Career Connected Learning and Life Skills (CCLLS) Team. The CCLLS's goal is to help young people find their purpose and prepare them to thrive in their careers and adult lives through a unique blend of research, educational programming, and philanthropy. We are looking for a temporary part-time educator to help the CCLLS Team lead a Youth Leadership Cohort (YLC).

The YLC is a 4-week program where 14 to 18-year-olds gain workforce readiness skills and develop a philanthropic project proposal.

As a temporary part-time Educator for the YLC, you will support the program developer in running the program, including pre- and post-program tasks. This includes but is not limited to:

• Co-facilitating workshops
• Giving guidance on participants' philanthropy projects
• Coordinate with guest speakers
• Assist with other needs as assigned

Responsibilities

Administrative Duties

• Monitor and respond promptly to email and text communications from cohort participants, guardians, and guest speakers. Follow up with the program developer as needed.
• Track participants' hours and follow up with individualized support as needed.
• Primary contact for guest speakers, inside and outside of foundry
  10. Respond to guest speaker's needs and make sure the room is set up on the day of.
• Coordinate the lunch delivery and food needs throughout the program

Co-Facilitation

• Co-facilitate workshops to help participants build workforce readiness skills.
• Co-facilitate community-building activities and team check-ins

Other Duties As Assigned

Requirements

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in education, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years experience facilitating programming with high school aged students from diverse backgrounds including those who may be disengaged from school.
• Experience coordinating administrative or program logistics, including scheduling, communication tracking, and event or meeting support.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A self-starter whose able to work independently and collaboratively with others
• Strength based perspective and growth mindset when working with youth

This is a temporary part-time position, reporting to the Education Programs Manager and working closely with the YLC lead Program Developer.

The hourly rate is $45 per hour for 5 weeks (at approximately 32 hours per week, except for program debrief week) with the following schedule:

• Pre program:
  June 29 through July 2, 9am - 5pm
• Program delivery (9am - 5pm)
  • July 6 through 9
  • July 13 through 16
  • July 27 through 30
  • August 3 through 6
• Post program debrief: 5 hours total during the week of August 10

The program will run 10am-4pm each day. The program will be held at the following locations

• Mondays & Tuesdays: the foundry
  10 (new) office at 2157 N Northlake Way #210, Seattle, WA 98103
• Wednesdays & Thursdays:
  The Cloud Room Coworking Space at 1424 11th Ave Ste 400, Seattle, WA 98122

To be considered for the position, please submit the following materials:

• Resume, including three references that can speak to your experience working with youth (name, phone number, email)
• Cover letter that outlines the following:
• What most excites you about supporting the Youth Leadership Cohort
• What relevant program experience makes you a good fit for this role

Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed. We will accept applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled and applications will close on or before June 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

The interview and hiring process will include:

• Zoom video interview with HR, Education Programs Manager, Career Connected Learning & Life Skills Program Developer (1 hour)
• Background and professional reference checks, if offered a position

This is not a remote position. Candidates must live in Washington State and be able to work in person in the greater Seattle area as needed. We cannot sponsor visa applications, and to be considered for this position, you must be eligible to work in the United States. To protect our staff, partners, and the youth we serve, we require all foundry
10 employees to adhere to our masking and COVID testing policies when working in person.

Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. foundry
10 strives to provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment because of a protected characteristic. The organization does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, creed, citizenship, status, national origin, ancestry, gender, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, religion, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by…