Youth Lead Intern, 67 Sueños

Quaker Info; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The American Friends Service Committee is seeking two Youth Lead interns to co-facilitate after-school programming in Oakland, focusing on youth leadership, artivism, and trauma-healing. You will mentor high school youth and connect them with local programs to push social justice issues affecting BIPOC youth.

Interns will co-develop curricula, support events like Ethnic Studies Conference, and contribute to the organization’s social media and digital archives, with flexible evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in youth programming.
• One year of experience in community organizing / social justice work with local youth of color required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Experience or willingness to practice creative expression as a form of youth engagement.
• Familiar with policy issues affecting youth regarding immigration, criminal justice, and local education.

Responsibilities

• Co-create curriculum, agendas and facilitate weekly youth programming session every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6PM.
• Actively support members in 67 Sueños by mobilizing youth participants.
• Attend Weekly Meetings; Plan and Coordinate ESC event; Support staff with social media and outreach.

Skills

Youth programming

Community organizing

Bilingual English/Spanish

Creative expression (poetry, music, or

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker religious organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of many backgrounds, we nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social relations and systems.

Join Our Team! Make A Difference.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB CATEGORY: Non-Exempt

STATUS: Part-Time, 18 hours per week

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Temporary through June 24, 2027

REGION/UNIT: US/ West Region

LOCATION: Oakland, CA (In - office)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 6, 2026

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

67 Sueños is an Oakland-based youth organizing program with leadership development, artivism, and trauma-healing work at the center. The two Youth Leads (YL) will work together alongside 67 Sueños staff to develop and co-facilitate their after-school programming – H.Y.P.H.Y., Ethnic Studies Conference and support outside events. The Youth Leads will mentor Oakland and Bay Area high school youth and support them in connecting with local youth programs to build unity and push forward social justice issues protecting BIPOC youth. They will support 67 Sueños staff leads in implementing and finalizing quarterly projects. The YL interns will prioritize utilizing art and cultural work as a primary form of organizing and youth programming.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Co-create curriculum, agendas and facilitate weekly youth programming session every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6PM

Actively support members in 67 Sueños by mobilizing youth participants. Activities include, but are not limited to: Ethnic Studies Conference

• Attend Weekly Meetings
• Participate in an ESC Committee
• Plan and Coordinate ESC event
• Participate in day-of activities
• Support staff with increasing 67 Sueños social media presence and utilizing social media to base-build, conduct outreach, and to highlight program and events.

Operations

• Monarca and Raices Campaigns
• Attend and chaperone outside events/actions (IMD, MLK, May Day, etc)
• Local Field trips
• Spring end of year trip
• YL will be expected to contribute to our Social Media Channels on a regular basis. Products include, but are not limited to: Posts, Stories, Pictures, Videos, Slide shows, etc.
• Support Staff in organizing and hosting digital and in-person events.
• Main Space Upkeep – participate in the overall care of the space. This includes, but is not limited to: reminding youth to clean up after themselves, space refresh, daily clean up after each session, and overall office materials inventory.
• Support staff in maintaining a well-organized digital library of youth curriculum, youth evaluation forms, youth permission slips, etc.
• Maintain a well-organized digital calendar that outlines youth programming, campaign timelines, staff team meetings, etc.
• Youth Lead Interns will be trained in how to maintain our social media channels with other interns and staff.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in youth programming required (participated in an internship, after school program, youth organization, etc. as a high school youth for 1-2 years or more). One year of experience in community organizing / social justice work with local youth of color required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Have experience or a strong willingness to practice creative expression (poetry, music, visual arts, etc.) as a form of youth engagement.
• Be familiar with and aware of policy issues affecting youth regarding immigration, the criminal justice system, and local education.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and to travel, asrequired.
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment.
• Experience with standard Microsoft Office and related technology.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
• Respect for Quaker values and testimonies. Knowledgeable and supportive of the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.
• Respect for and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, gender and religious diversity and familiarity with non-violent approaches to problem solving.
• Ability to organize, plan ahead and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated dedication to the principles of fairness, equity and inclusion in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION

The AFSC offers a competitive Total Rewards package. This position is Non-Exempt, Salary Family: Intern, Job Code Intern, Minimum Hourly Rate $21.22. There are no medical, dental, or life insurance benefits, short-term or long-term insurance benefits with this position. AFSC does participate in unemployment, worker’s compensation, and social security.

The American Friends Service Committee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

AFSC’s Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is not represented.

AFSC maintains a deep commitment to a mandate of care for our staff and communities. The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This position is an at-will employment, meaning that the employment relationship can be terminated by either the employer or the employee at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. In addition position duties and expectations change over time. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exclusive or exhaustive list of the job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. If there is ever a time that you are unsure what is expected of you, you are expected to meet with your manager and ask questions. If you are unsure how to perform a certain task, ask your manager before performing.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.