Michael McConnell Peace with Justice Fellow

American Friends Service Committee•Chicago, IL

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. AFSC Chicago Peacebuilding is hiring a Michael McConnell Peace and Justice Youth Fellow to support local programs. The fellow's main responsibilities will be to support and develop youth participation in AFSC programming, and to work in city-wide campaigns to divest from policing and incarceration and win investments in community-based resources to promote real safety. The fellow will work closely with the AFSC Chicago Peacebuilding Program Director on our issues, including the abolition of police and prisons. Other responsibilities may include research, communications support, and the creation of political education materials on defunding policing and militarism – as needed. This is an entry-level fellowship position, and training will be provided to ensure that the Fellow has the support needed to flourish in this position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum one year of experience in community organizing, social justice campaigns, or youth leadership programs required.
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and to travel, as needed.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s in related field preferred.
Additional experience in strategizing for abolitionist campaigns preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide support with ongoing program work
Attend weekly coalition meetings, acting as timekeeper and notetaker, representing AFSC Chicago Peacebuilding, as needed.
Create educational resources for youth by developing anti-militaristic youth curriculum for high school students.
Collaborate as needed with other AFSC programs by attending the bi-weekly CSBP meeting and taking notes.
Develop and publish the Chicago Peacebuilding Newsletter using Every action.
Support the Chicago Peacebuilding team with monthly fundraising t-shirt sales and t-shirt shipment.
Provide administrative support for local and national AFSC projects, as needed.
Assist in executing the strategy and content developed for Chicago Peacebuilding social media sites.
Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures.
Other duties and projects as assigned.