Youth Science Institute

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296 Garden Hill DrLos Gatos, CA 95032 United States

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http://www.ysi-ca.org

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Seeking Spectacular Board Members

Flexible Schedule | Los Gatos, CA 95032

Youth Science Institute (YSI) is seeking spectacular board members to join a dynamic organization. We seek candidates with a strong background in donor relations, experience in building partnerships with foundations, and a proven track record of securing substantial unrestricted funding. Previous board experience is preferred, but not required. The Youth Science Institute (YSI) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization whose mission is "to inspire enthusiasm for science and a love of learning". We fulfill our mission by offering hands-on, nature-based, science education to children, families, and the general public. We offer School and Group Programs, Summer Science Camps, weekend Science Safaris, and annual community events. Many of our programs include live animals and nature hikes. Each year, we deliver inquiry-based life, physical, earth, and social science to nearly 30,000 pre-K to sixth-grade students. Since our founding in 1953, we have served hundreds of thousands of children. YSI maintains three Science and Nature Centers, where we deliver our hands-on science and experiential environmental education programs: Alum Rock Park, San Jose, CA; Sanborn County Park, Saratoga, CA; and Vasona Lake County Park, Los Gatos, CA. Each Center has unique artifacts, collections, and resources that connect the public with nature while teaching science. Potential board members for this role would be expected to attend one Committee meeting and one Board meeting per month, and engage in various activities to govern the organization. YSI Inclusion Statement YSI has an inclusive, understanding, and equitable working environment. We believe that each of our board members, staff, and volunteers enriches the work environment. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race(including traits associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Date Posted: Apr 15, 2025

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Mission Statement

YSI Parters with Nature to Teach Kids Science! Our Mission: To inspire enthusiasm for science and a love of learning.

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Who We Are
The Youth Science Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to igniting a love of learning and enthusiasm for science. Since 1953, YSI has been a leader in hands-on, nature-based science education throughout Northern California. Our Mission

Inspiring enthusiasm for science and a love of learning in children, families, and communities.

Our Approach

* Engaging Programs: We offer School and Group Programs, Summer Science Camps, weekend Science Safaris, and annual community events. * Interactive Learning: Our activities include live animals, nature hikes, and inquiry-based science education across multiple disciplines.
* Community Impact: Annually, we introduce nearly 30,000 students from pre-K to sixth grade to the wonders of science.

Our Nature Centers

Visit us at one of our three Science and Nature Centers:
* Alum Rock Park, San Jose, CA
* Sanborn County Park, Saratoga, CA
* Vasona Lake County Park, Los Gatos, CA

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