Careers at YEI
Join the work.
Help young people learn, create, sell, earn, travel, and lead.
YEI is building a team of educators, artists, entrepreneurs, makers, mentors, program leaders, and operations professionals who believe young people deserve access to real opportunity.
Every role helps create the next first.
Why Work With YEI
Work that is creative, practical, and rooted in purpose.
At YEI, work is hands-on. Our team supports youth in classrooms, studios, markets, events, social enterprises, travel experiences, and real-world learning environments.
We are not only teaching young people about opportunity. We are helping them practice it through entrepreneurship, STE(A)M, creative production, product development, vending, paid experiences, and youth-led businesses.
If you believe creativity can open doors, business can build confidence, and young people deserve to be trusted with real opportunities, there may be a place for you at YEI.
Who We Look For
People who can turn ideas into action.
Youth-Centered
You believe young people deserve to be supported, challenged, trusted, and taken seriously.
Creative
You can use art, design, culture, business, and hands-on learning to make ideas feel real.
Reliable
You understand that consistency, safety, communication, and follow-through matter in youth work.
Entrepreneurial
You are comfortable solving problems, building systems, adapting quickly, and helping students test ideas.
Current Opportunities
Open roles and ways to get involved.
We post full-time, part-time, seasonal, instructor, studio, event, and volunteer opportunities as they become available.
Program Staff & Site Support
Support youth programming, daily operations, student engagement, attendance, activities, and classroom-based entrepreneurship experiences.
- Part-time and seasonal opportunities
- School-year and summer programming
- Experience with youth preferred
Teaching Artists & Instructors
Lead hands-on learning in entrepreneurship, STE(A)M, apparel, graphic design, product-making, cosmetics, candles, media, or creative business.
- Project-based instruction
- Creative economy experience helpful
- Must enjoy working with youth
Studio & Production Support
Support youth-made products, studio operations, equipment use, order fulfillment, apparel production, laser cutting, and social enterprise work.
- Technical skills preferred
- Hands-on production environment
- Supports youth social enterprises
Vending, Pop-Up & Event Support
Help students prepare for and participate in markets, vending events, KidBizCON, showcases, community events, and youth business opportunities.
- Weekend availability helpful
- Event and market support
- Strong organization skills needed
Mentors & Volunteers
Share your time, skills, network, or professional experience with young entrepreneurs building real products, brands, and businesses.
- Mentoring and coaching
- Guest speaking
- Event and market support
Want to Work With YEI?
Even when a specific role is not posted, we are always interested in connecting with mission-aligned people who can support youth, programs, creative production, operations, partnerships, and events.
- Send your resume or interest
- Tell us what skills you bring
- Share how you want to support youth
What It Takes
Our work is joyful, but it is also real work.
Working with YEI means showing up prepared, being flexible, communicating clearly, keeping youth safe, and helping students build confidence through real experiences.
Our team members must be dependable, youth-centered, creative, patient, and able to work in active, hands-on environments.
How to Apply
Ready to help create the next first?
Reach Out
Submit your resume, area of interest, and a short note about why you want to work with YEI.
Share Your Fit
Tell us about your experience with youth, entrepreneurship, creativity, STE(A)M, programs, operations, or events.
Meet With Us
If there is a potential fit, we will connect to learn more about your background, availability, and strengths.
Join the Work
Selected candidates may complete onboarding, background checks, training, and program-specific preparation.
Bring your skills to the mission.
Help YEI create safe, creative, and practical opportunities for young people to learn, earn, create, travel, lead, and grow.