Part-Time Youth Civic Organizer (Remote)

Rhizome; United States; Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhizome is seeking Community Organizers to recruit and support high school Civic Service Fellows, helping them lead local actions and build community engagement. You will work both virtually and on-site in priority regions across the United States.

Responsibilities include onboarding Fellows, coordinating multiple teams, and submitting weekly time reports. This is a part-time, W2 role with paid hourly compensation and regular meetings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of organizing groups around a goal or campaign.
• Direct experience engaging high school youth in meaningful activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Clear articulation of why community engagement and civic responsibility matter.
• Familiarity with online platforms and tools used in community organizing.
• Genuine passion for youth empowerment and building youth power.
• Attends weekly Monday 7:00pm–9:00pm ET and Chapter meetings.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and support teams of Civic Service Fellows.
• Coordinate 5–7 student teams across local schools.
• Lead and participate in virtual and in-person community work.
• Attend and support weekly meetings and organize local actions.

Skills

Community organizing

Youth engagement

Communications

Social justice understanding

Digital systems

Mission alignment

Weekly meetings discipline

Job description

Rhizome is seeking Community Organizers to recruit and support high school Civic Service Fellows, helping them lead local actions and build community engagement. You will work both virtually and on-site in priority regions across the United States.

Responsibilities include onboarding Fellows, coordinating multiple teams, and submitting weekly time reports. This is a part-time, W2 role with paid hourly compensation and regular meetings.