Youth Leadership Fellow: Community Change & Engagement

Daybreak; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Daybreak seeks a Youth Leadership Fellow to support the Montgomery County Youth Leadership Project in Dayton, OH. Under the YAB Coordinator, you will help coordinate the YAB Academy, youth leadership activities, and community engagement events to strengthen youth participation in planning and decision-making.

This grant-funded, part-time role through December 2026 offers hands-on experience in youth development, nonprofit coordination, and systems change for an emerging professional.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating participant communications, reminders, scheduling, and follow-up.
• Assist with planning YAB Academy sessions and meeting logistics.
• Prepare materials, track attendance, and document discussions and action items for YAB meetings.
• Help participants develop leadership portfolios and showcase accomplishments.
• Support outreach and recruitment activities for Youth Advisory Board participation.
• Document youth feedback and assist in preparing summaries, reports, and presentations.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Communication and coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Daybreak seeks a Youth Leadership Fellow to support the Montgomery County Youth Leadership Project in Dayton, OH. Under the YAB Coordinator, you will help coordinate the YAB Academy, youth leadership activities, and community engagement events to strengthen youth participation in planning and decision-making.

This grant-funded, part-time role through December 2026 offers hands-on experience in youth development, nonprofit coordination, and systems change for an emerging professional.