Our Mission

The Rainier Beach Community Empowerment Coalition builds community capacity to successfully address critical issues and enhance quality of life.

Teen Work Opportunity: Seattle Urban Forestry Corps, Applications due April 30

Four-week project, June 28 – July 26, for youth ages 15-19.

Stipend paid of $8.55/hour.

See this flyer: 2010 Summer Urban Forestry Corps

And application form: SCA Application

2010 Summer Recreation Employment opportunities announced

Seattle Parks and Recreation, in partnership wit the Associated Recreation Council (ARC) and 37 citywide advisory councils is now accepting applications for various summer programs. Temporary positions are available at approximately 24 community centers, 8 indoor swimming pools, 2 outdoor pools, 2 small craft centers and many public beaches and wading pools.

See 2010 [...]

Paid advocacy opportunity for teens: Deadline April 12

Puget SoundOff.org has the awesome opportunity to run an online advocacy campaign to address the dangers (and, soon, illegal-ness!) of distracted driving.

They’re looking for eight great student interns to create, manage and execute on online campaign. Interns will work for three months – late April through June – and earn service learning hours [...]

Applications Open Today for Youth Summer Internship Program

Starting on Monday, March 1, 2010, applications for the Seattle Youth Employment  Program (SYEP) Summer Internship Program will be available. There are a limited number of summer internships available.  Eligible youth need to apply quickly! Please see attached 2010 Summer Flyer.

ELIGIBILITY There are changes for this year’s program so please read the following [...]

Garden Teaching Internships 2010 – Applications due March 10

The Garden Reach n’ Teach in the Beach program aims to build youth leadership and provide positive opportunities for youth to engage with their community.  Participate in building your community while gaining valuable job skills and getting paid.

Job Description

Work with Seattle Tilth Garden Educator as a teaching assistant in garden classes for [...]

Puget Sound Sage seeking talented people to join their team

Puget Sound Sage is a regional alliance of labor, community, and faith organizations, dedicated to building a powerful movement for economic justice. We use research, policy advocacy, community organizing and coalition-building to make the regional economy work for working people. Sage is a member of the national Partnership for Working Families, a network of [...]