For more than 30 years the Service Board (tSB), a youth-led organization, has worked to develop and
implement culturally relevant programming for high school-aged youth and young adults from
historically marginalized communities (BIPoC, LGBTQAI+, low-income, immigrants and refugees,
foster care, houseless). tSB fosters inclusive spaces where youth can experience joy and belonging,
where they and their voices are valued and where they learn skills critical to their transition into
adulthood. Ultimately, our organization strives to increase youth representation in civic life, promote
diversity in the outdoors, and build confidence in the next generation of leaders.
Since its inception, tSB has continuously faced both challenges and transformation. We have
remained flexible and adaptable in our approach to serving the community, and we’ve never wavered
in our commitment to listening and responding to the ever evolving needs of youth with high-quality
programming, whether virtual, hybrid or in person. But pandemic-era lessons and the far reaching
impacts of COVID-19 still loom over our work and the lives of our youth and young adults. The
pandemic has taught us that, as health and education outcomes continue to decline, tSB and its
opportunities are a critical resource to communities navigating access to services that promote overall
youth well-being and success.
This strategic plan covers the next three years (2025-2028) in which we hope to solidify our
foundational resources as an organization and ready ourselves to and meet the increasing emotional,
mental and physical health needs of youth. This plan is especially poignant in light of the recent
election and the stark realities that youth from under-resourced communities are already facing:
underfunded schools, limited access to culturally relevant care services, financial challenges and
social isolation. This plan is the culmination of a nine-month planning process that involved gathering
valuable input from and collaboration with youth, mentors, volunteers, donors, staff, and the Board of
Directors. Beginning in 2025 we will focus our efforts on the following priority areas:

● Innovate offerings through Youth & Young Adult Opportunity Expansion, Accessibility and
Impact
● Harness the power and expertise of the tSB network through greater Community Resource
Development, Investment and Engagement
● Keep all programs FREE and low barrier to participants in need through greater Financial
Stability, Transparency and Accountability

As we move into our 30th Anniversary, as well as a rapidly changing social, political and
environmental climate, we will continue to push our growing edge as an organization. Through
economic recessions, a global pandemic, a youth mental health crisis, and sociopolitical instability, we
will continue to navigate the next couple of years in alignment with our values to produce consistently
innovative youth-led programming.

We are truly grateful for you, our incredible community, for your continuing commitment to going
above and beyond to ensure the evolution of our organization and the success of every youth and
young adult.

Practicum students will have the opportunity to work directly with BIPoC youth program participants and adult mentors. Both BSW and MSW practicum students provide support in several areas based on program needs and the student's areas of interest, including (but not limited to):

- Data, Surveys and Impact Analysis (MSWs)
- Community Program Administration & Logistics (BASWs)
- Create and coordinate facilitation of 2+ relevant training topics (MSWs, i.e. mandated reporting, risk management, undoing oppression, etc.)
- Mental & Social wellbeing (MSWs conduct counseling, check ins, conflict management across youth and adult cohorts)
- relationship management (BASWs manage youth and adult communications, community guidelines, advocacy, liason between staff and community)
- youth development (All contribute to mentorship, personal identity development, advocacy, and life skills, etc.)
- service ethics, policy and compliance (All contribute to youth development training, mandated reporting requirements, etc.)

All practicum students will support the core program sessions and activities by assisting with planning, coordinating, developing curriculum. This includes participating in team and planning meetings, assisting in the implementation of strategies, upholding and evaluating organizational policies to support community needs, and facilitating our curriculum in partnership with youth leaders and staff. Students will also have the opportunity to engage with tSB's organizational and community stakeholders, as well as the many schools, CBOs and communities the organization partners with.

All practicum students will have the opportunity to contribute to tSB's organizational development, including updating org handbooks, supporting grant/funding cycles, contributing to program development, strategic initiatives, conducting and presenting analysis of year over year impact to stakeholders, etc..

Passionate Team and flexible work environment
Professional Development Opportunities
Complimentary lift tickets and snowboarding lessons (gear included)
Gourmet Dinners on Wednesdays!
All expenses paid during all events and retreats

There is no specific experience required, however the following will be highly beneficial:
- Ideal candidate are self-driven (we're here to provide the tools and practice environment, but all candidates should be prepared to actively identify the areas in which they would most like to contribute, or what they hope to learn)
- Flexibility and comfort with ambiguity (our schedules change with the seasons and program times for our youth)
- Familiarity with social justice concepts and anti-oppressive practices are highly preferred, and beneficial to these roles.
- Comfortable working in and with large groups
- Skills in conflict resolution and risk management are extremely useful, but not required.
- Prior Youth (14 - 24) Experience is extremely useful, but not required
- Prior Experience working with diverse teams and communities is preferred.
- Prior Experience in grassroots or mission-driven work preferred.
- While a personal vehicle is NOT required, all staff and interns must demonstrate competence in driving a 15-passenger van to support transportation needs for youth (we provide training)

Bilingual applicants (particularly spanish or amharic) would be prioritized.

Please send your resume along with a brief description of your interest in working with the Service Board to:
Layla Anane
layla@theserviceboard.org
206.324.7771