Robert Andrew Stuart Fellow

American Friends Service Committee•Philadelphia, PA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Robert Andrew Stuart Fellowship is a part-time, specific-term position in the American Friends Service Committee’s Emerging Leaders for Liberation (ELL) program and Philadelphia organizing work. The fellowship is designed as an immersive learning experience to develop grassroots youth-organizing and facilitation skills while contributing to work in the Greater Philadelphia region. The Fellow supports ELL facilitation and curriculum development and helps participants develop individual and collective social justice action projects. They also engage in local Philadelphia organizing, develop community-facing events and programming, and represent AFSC at coalition meetings and public events. The position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a hybrid schedule requiring 1–2 days per week in the office. It is 28 hours per week and runs through December 15, 2027. The Fellow reports to the Emerging Leaders for Liberation Director and has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The role is non-exempt and represented.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of relevant experience in youth organizing, community engagement, social justice advocacy, or youth leadership development. Experience may come from employment, internships, volunteer service, grassroots organizing, community leadership, or lived experience involving active participation in community-based initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to apply relevant experience and knowledge to organizing activities, relationship-building, or advancing social justice initiatives.
Knowledge and practical application of grassroots organizing, youth leadership development, community engagement, and social justice advocacy, including relationship-building with diverse communities and coalition partners.
Ability to plan and coordinate community-based initiatives, facilitate group discussions and learning activities, and independently manage projects while exercising sound judgment and collaborating with program leadership.
Comfort with Microsoft Office programs and related technology.
Ability to research and condense information for sharing with others.
Willingness to meet with and develop relationships with young adults from diverse backgrounds and communities in the United States.
Understanding of issues facing young people in the Philadelphia area.
Personal experience with and/or understanding of the impacts of mass incarceration on young people and communities in the Philadelphia area.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to take initiative and work independently and in team settings.
Commitment to social justice and equity.
Experience and comfort working with young adults ages 16–25.
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and travel as required.
Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment.
Ability to work 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, and knowledge of and support for AFSC’s principles and philosophy, including nonviolence and the intrinsic worth of every individual.
Respect for and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, gender, and religious diversity, and familiarity with nonviolent approaches to problem-solving.
Ability to organize, plan ahead, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Dedication to fairness, equity, and inclusion regarding race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Social Justice, Sociology, Political Science, Community Development, or Education, or an equivalent combination of education, community-based learning, lived experience, and relevant organizing experience.
Experience and comfort with artistic media, social media, and/or healing self-care techniques and practices.

Responsibilities

Support the ELL Director in planning and implementing ELL efforts.
Attend and actively participate in AFSC Youth Network meetings, advisory committee meetings, and other ELL network calls and conversations.
Support networking and partnerships with AFSC youth programs, Quaker colleges, and Quaker meetings.
Support planning and completion of the ELL team action project through the May Meeting.
Assist with administrative, fundraising, communications, and planning work for ELL convenings and virtual gatherings as needed.
Assist the ELL Director in facilitating internal staff convenings, youth delegations, alumni gatherings, and other relevant gatherings.
Submit quarterly reports to the supervisor.
Support AFSC’s engagement strategy with Philadelphia youth organizing services and youth organizing.
Represent AFSC at appropriate public events and venues, engaging constituencies, including youth, about AFSC’s work and activities.
Design and implement a quarterly organizing event that engages partner organizations, aligns with AFSC campaign efforts, and advances social justice causes in Philadelphia.
Attend at least one community-facing event per week as an AFSC ambassador, such as panels, workshops, town halls, or vigils.
Work with the ELL Director to strengthen relationships with Quaker youth activities in Philadelphia, local Friends schools, and Quaker colleges.
Report movement-work updates to the ELL Director.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality, operate safely, and follow policies and procedures.
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.