What’s it like to be on the Solar Youth team?
- The Solar Youth team is hard-working, collaborative, and passionate about supporting the youth of New Haven;
- We believe that ALL young people, with any mix of assets and challenges, have the potential to be successful in life;
- We strive to build deep trust as a team to engage in collaboration, both smooth and rocky, to find the best solutions to the inevitable obstacles we face;
- We are risk-takers;
- We are brave;
- We keep a sense of humor even in the face of challenge; and
- We have fun.
Job Openings
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Solar Youth is seeking passionate, skilled, and mission-aligned YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATORS to join our Summer Camp team. We are looking for individuals who bring both the heart for youth development and the leadership skills to effectively support young people—especially those facing significant life challenges. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, solutions-oriented, and joyful team players who see setbacks as opportunities for growth and who thrive in dynamic, outdoor, youth-centered environments.
Coordinators will lead a cohort of up to 25 youth (ages 5–13), supervise Camp Educators, and mentor high school Youth Educator Interns. They are responsible for cultivating a joyful, safe, and empowering environment rooted in Solar Youth’s core values: Environmental Exploration, Youth-Led Problem Solving, Nonviolent Communication, and Mindfulness Practice.
