Program Coordinator - Eastern Coachella Valley

Youth Leadership Institute • Coachella, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Youth Leadership Institute (yli) is a youth-centered organization that brings young people and adult allies together to promote social justice and racial equity. The Program Coordinator will work with youth ages 12–24 in the Eastern Coachella Valley to organize, empower, and mobilize young people and their communities to achieve improvements for Riverside County youth.

The coordinator will train and support youth leaders as they build political consciousness, assess issues affecting their health and well-being, form relationships and partnerships, and lead local and countywide campaigns. The role manages the logistics and functional tasks needed to meet program goals and ensure young people have high-quality, culturally relevant leadership opportunities.

The position supports systems-change strategy focused on environmental justice and mental health, including youth-led research, advocacy, community outreach, and engagement with local and statewide decision-makers and partners. Work is in person in the Eastern Coachella Valley office or community four days per week, with the option to work remotely on the fifth day. This is a full-time, non-exempt position beginning January 4, 2027, at $25.58 per hour.

Requirements

• Commitment to social justice, public health, and community organizing as strategies for change.
• A bachelor's degree and/or a minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in youth development.
• Experience with social media and media relations.
• Demonstrated ability to work with youth and adults from communities of color and low-income communities.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Access to a personal vehicle and a clean driving record, with the ability to transport youth.

Nice To Haves

• Youth alumni who have participated in and completed yli programs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Organize, empower, and mobilize youth and their communities to advance improvements for Riverside County young people.
• Train and support youth leaders in developing political consciousness and assessing issues that affect their health and well-being.
• Help youth build relationships and partnerships with other young people and community supporters.
• Support campaigns that mobilize supporters, create lasting systems or policy change, and build power for future victories.
• Manage the logistics and functional tasks required to meet assigned program goals and objectives.
• Ensure young people experience high-quality and culturally relevant leadership opportunities.
• Support systems-change strategy focused on environmental justice and mental health.
• Support youth-led research, advocacy, community outreach, and engagement with local and statewide decision-makers and partners.
• Transport youth as needed.

Benefits

• Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, with free options available for all staff; yli pays 50% of dependent premiums.
• Approximately 50 days of paid time off per year, combining Wellness Leave, vacation/PTO, holidays, breaks, and a birthday holiday.
• $500 per year for mental health or lifestyle spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Health, commuter, and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% match after one year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time