Join Our Team

Be part of a team that values the diversity of culture, perspectives and lived experiences. A team dedicated to nurturing leaders who will champion the wellbeing of our community.

At YES, you’ll play a key role in helping our community claim their enjoyment of natural spaces by breaking down the barriers that have historically impeded access to the outdoors for youth and families of color, and those who identify with other non-dominant backgrounds .

Full-time employees at YES enjoy 100% employer-covered medical, vision, and dental benefits; 403(b) retirement matching; a generous amount of paid holidays, wellness days, and vacation time; and a wide range of wellness and professional development perks. All within a culture built around equity, continuous learning, and shared leadership.


We are currently hiring for the following positions:

Advocacy Coordinator:

The YES Advocacy Coordinator is a part-time (30 hours/week) position responsible for developing policy advocacy, organizing curriculum and incorporating mental health and wellness activities into YES’ TREES program. The TREES program engages young adults ages 18-26, and the program’s advocacy goal is to inform local policy around increasing mental health resources for young adults ages 18-26 in place of cannabis use. View full job description.

YES is an equal opportunity employer and requires all employees to have received an FDA- approved vaccine against Covid-19 as a condition of employment.  You will be part of a team that values a diversity of cultures, perspectives, and lived experiences. We carefully consider every applicant who takes the time to apply. YES strives to reflect the community it is proud to engage with and strongly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

 Interested in learning about service as a member of our Board of Directors? Please contact executive director Eric Aaholm, eric@yesfamilies.org.