Youth Lead Intern, 67 Sueños

American Friends Service Committee, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

American Friends Service Committee, Inc. is seeking a Youth Leads Intern for 18 hours per week in Oakland, CA. This temporary, non-exempt, in-office role supports 67 Sueños youth programming and campaigns, focusing on arts-based organizing and community advocacy with local youth.

Youth Leads will co-facilitate after-school activities, mentor students, and help connect youth to coalitions and local immigrant justice networks, while upholding AFSC values and non-violence.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: minimum 1 year in youth programming; 1+ year in community organizing / social justice work with local youth of color.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience with creative expression as youth engagement (poetry, art, music).
• Knowledge of immigration, criminal justice, and local education policy issues.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Co-create curriculum, agendas and facilitate weekly youth programming.
• Be an active member in AFSC campaigns by mobilizing youth participants.
• Mentor youth organizers in Monthly Pop-Ups and attend council meetings.
• Support social media presence and digital/in-person events.
• Maintain digital calendars and youth curriculums; ensure timely task completion.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Youth programming

Event planning

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB CATEGORY: Non-Exempt

STATUS: Part-Time (18 hours per week)

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Temporary through June 30, 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 Youth Leads (YL) will work alongside two other Youth Leads and 67 Sueños staff to develop and co‑facilitate their after‑school programing - H.Y.P.H.Y., Juvenile Justice Campaign, and Ethnic Studies Conference. The Youth Leads will mentor Oakland and Bay Area high school youth to connect with local coalitions that fight back against the policing and incarceration of 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.
• Be an active member in 67 Sueños campaigns by mobilizing youth participants.

Reimagine Youth Justice Campaign

• Mentor and support youth organizer in their Monthly Pop‑Ups
• Attend Monthly Sessions + Support facilitation
• Attend Council Meetings
• Support and Attend outside events/actions
• ICE out of California Coalition
• Bi‑weekly Coalition Calls
• Involve youth in local actions/policy advocacy
• Connect & network with local immigrant justice organizations, networks, and coalitions.
• Support and connect youth to attend local meetings, events, actions and activities.

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

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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