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Environment + Nature
Youth Engagement Trainee
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Youth Engagement Trainee

Grassington, Skipton
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Full time (37 hours per week), fixed term from 26 August 2026 to 25 August 2027. CLOSING DATE 5 July 2026

Overview

We are the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, an organisation that protects, enhances and promotes the immense beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Yorkshire Dales. Do you want to build your skills and confidence while helping young people explore the outdoors and connect with nature? Are you passionate about making the outdoors more accessible and inclusive? If yes, this traineeship could be a great fit for you. We’re looking for a Youth Engagement Trainee to join our friendly Access and Engagement Team. You’ll help deliver inspiring activities that support young people, particularly those who face barriers, to access, explore and connect with the Yorkshire Dales. You’ll work closely with the Access and Engagement Project Officer to plan and deliver engaging sessions for young people, both in their local communities and across the National Park. You’ll also contribute to wider projects led by the Access and Engagement Team. This traineeship will help you build valuable skills and experience for a future in outdoor learning, youth work, or community engagement. We’ll support you to shape your development around your interests and career aspirations.

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Youth Engagement Trainee

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Access to transport to meet travel demands of the post is essential, as you will be required to travel within the Park. We’re looking for someone who is:

At a glance

  • Passionate about the outdoors and making it accessible to everyone
  • Friendly, curious, and a confident communicator
  • Enthusiastic about working with young people from a wide range of backgrounds
  • Interested in building a career in the environment or youth engagement sectors
  • Confident using basic IT, with a willingness to learn
  • Flexible and committed to delivering high-quality experiences in the community and outdoors
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