Youth Climate Leader & Ambassador

California-Environmental-Voters; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

California Environmental Voters invites applicants for Youth Ambassadors to join a nine-month cohort across the Central Valley, Inland Empire, Sacramento, and Sierra Nevada regions. You will learn grassroots power-building, support youth leadership, and advocate for a youth climate board to shape local decisions.

The role is mostly remote with California base; 10–12 hours weekly, with occasional weeks up to 15 hours. January 2027–September 2027, with potential extension.

Qualifikationen

• Public speaking required or developed
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in community engagement and youth empowerment
• Ability to work 10–12 hours per week with occasional weeks up to 15 hours

Aufgaben

• Commit to working an average of 10 to 12 hours per week, with occasional weeks of up to 15 hours during events, retreats, or campaign pushes.
• Attend weekly online meetings to build skills in grassroots organizing, public speaking, and advocacy; meet in person with your regional cohort at least once a month.
• Coordinate with your cohort to plan the next phase of the WE CAN! campaign to push for youth climate boards.
• Collaborate with regional organizers to increase youth engagement in local policy issues.
• Develop social media content that amplifies local voices and promotes environmental justice initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate events to recruit volunteers and engage students and community members on clean air and water issues.
• Expand awareness on climate policy and environmental justice through digital organizing and outreach.
• Meet with local officials in Sacramento and regions to advocate sustainability initiatives.

Jobbeschreibung

California Environmental Voters invites applicants for Youth Ambassadors to join a nine-month cohort across the Central Valley, Inland Empire, Sacramento, and Sierra Nevada regions. You will learn grassroots power-building, support youth leadership, and advocate for a youth climate board to shape local decisions.

The role is mostly remote with California base; 10–12 hours weekly, with occasional weeks up to 15 hours. January 2027–September 2027, with potential extension.