Youth Leadership Fellow

DAYBREAK INC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

DAYBREAK INC. seeks a Youth Leadership Fellow to support the Montgomery County Youth Leadership Project.

The fellow will assist with day-to-day coordination of the YAB Academy, youth leadership activities, and community engagement events under the YAB Coordinator's supervision. This grant-funded, part-time fellowship (20 hours/week) aims to provide workforce development for an emerging professional interested in youth leadership, homelessness services, and nonprofit management.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth and young adults is preferred.
• Must have lived experience with homelessness or housing instability as a child, youth, or young adult.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support YAB communications, reminders, scheduling, and follow-up.
• Assist in planning YAB Academy sessions and meetings.

Skills

Youth engagement

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Youth Leadership Fellow plays a key support role in implementing the Montgomery County Youth Leadership Project, a leadership development initiative designed to strengthen and sustain the Youth Advisory Board (YAB). Under the supervision of the YAB Coordinator, the Fellow will assist with day‑to‑day coordination of the YAB Academy, youth leadership activities, community engagement events, and system improvement projects while gaining valuable professional experience in youth development, project coordination, community engagement, and systems change.

This fellowship is intended to provide a meaningful workforce development opportunity for an emerging professional interested in youth leadership, community organizing, homelessness services, public administration, nonprofit management, or social services.

This is a grant funded position slated through December 2026 with possibility to extend beyond. Part‑time – 20 hours per week.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Support
  • Assist with coordinating participant communications, including reminders, scheduling assistance, and follow‑up correspondence.
  • Assist with the planning of YAB Academy sessions.
  • Support Youth Advisory Board meetings by preparing materials, tracking attendance, and documenting discussions and action items.
  • Assist participants in developing and maintaining leadership portfolios showcasing their accomplishments and work products.
  • Support youth engagement activities designed to increase youth participation in community planning and decision‑making.
• Program Coordination and Administration
  • Maintain attendance logs and other required documentation.
  • Collect and organize participant materials, feedback, presentations, and project deliverables.
  • Assist with meeting logistics, room reservations, technology setup, refreshments, and participant support.
  • Support coordination of academy schedules, training materials, and resource distribution.
• Community Engagement and Resource Activities
  • Assist with planning and coordination of community resource exploration activities.
  • Coordinate communication with community partners participating in resource tours and educational experiences.
  • Assist youth participants in preparing for community engagement opportunities and leadership events.
  • Support outreach and recruitment activities for Youth Advisory Board participation.
• System Improvement and Youth Consultation Activities
  • Assist in scheduling and coordinating youth consultation sessions.
  • Help document youth feedback, recommendations, and observations gathered during consultations.
  • Support preparation of summaries, reports, and presentations for project staff and community partners.
  • Assist with projects designed to elevate youth voice and strengthen community systems serving youth experiencing homelessness.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned to support project goals and participant success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with youth and young adults preferred.
• Must have lived experience with homelessness and/or housing instability as a child, youth, or young adult. Firsthand experience navigating homelessness, unstable housing, shelter services, foster care transitions, couch surfing, doubled‑up living situations, or similar housing challenges required.