Senior Youth Organizer & Campaign Lead

Caljustice; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health insurance (medical,

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Californians for Justice (CFJ) is seeking a Lead Organizer to anchor youth-led organizing across schools and community spaces. You will coach organizers, manage day-to-day and long-term strategies, and strengthen power-building among youth and partners.

The role emphasizes building relationships, strategic planning, and training youth leaders, with in-person work at one of CFJ’s offices and statewide travel. CFJ offers professional growth and a mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years or more of organizing experience in and knowledge of the culture and history of youth organizing and education advocacy in Fresno. Other relevant experience as an organizer in other social justice movements could be considered as well.
• At least one year of direct supervisory experience. Must have a proven ability in coaching team members, holding them accountable, and conducting performance assessments.
• Demonstrated success with a minimum of 1 year of experience in community, youth, and education organizing or education capacity building work.
• At least 1 year of experience and expertise in racial and educational justice, combined with a deep commitment to student engagement.
• Must be able to travel locally to support program needs, including transporting youth to and from meetings or events when required, in compliance with organizational policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate member & community-driven processes that center the voices and needs of the most impacted youth, grounding and informing our campaign strategy and aligning with CFJ’s long-term strategic orientation.
• Plan and manage yearly community-centered events alongside our members as a campaign tactic to engage the broader community and elevate CFJ’s presence and leadership.
• Develop and implement youth-friendly campaign materials, including, but not limited to, campaign plans, curricula, and training.
• Track student engagement and leadership development in all stages of local and statewide campaigns, promoting ownership and growth informed by CFJ’s “Youth Voice Continuum” and our leadership pathways.
• Supervise and develop staff: Provide consistent supervision, coaching, and leadership development for direct reports through bi/weekly 1:1s, training, and feedback.
• Lead effective team meetings and coordination: Plan, schedule, and facilitate recurring team meetings and check-ins (weekly/bi-weekly).
• Drive accountability toward goals: Guide staff in creating and executing work plans; track progress toward team goals.

Skills

Organizing experience

Supervisory experience

Youth organizing

Education advocacy

Campaign strategy

Facilitation

Data tracking

Public speaking

Tools

G Suite

Mac computers

Job description

Californians for Justice (CFJ) is seeking a Lead Organizer to anchor youth-led organizing across schools and community spaces. You will coach organizers, manage day-to-day and long-term strategies, and strengthen power-building among youth and partners.

The role emphasizes building relationships, strategic planning, and training youth leaders, with in-person work at one of CFJ’s offices and statewide travel. CFJ offers professional growth and a mission-driven culture.