Youth Lead & Program Organizer (Part-Time)

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 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.