SUSU Youth Fellow

Osborne Association Inc • New York, NY

27d • $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation.

At Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs. We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments, and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination.

We currently seek a part-time, temporary Youth Fellow to join and support our OCJAG department. The See Us, Support Us Youth Fellow will work closely with and report to the Director of the New York Initiative for Children of Incarcerated Parents (NYCIP), a special project of the Osborne Center for Justice Across Generations (OCJAG). The See Us, Support Us Fellow will assist with planning and executing the national See Us, Support Us (SUSU) initiative for 2026, which culminates in October to raise awareness and increase support for children who have experienced parental incarceration. This part-time, hybrid position is up to 20 hours a week through November 2026.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, or equivalency required.
• Lived experience of the incarceration of a parent as a child or young adult is strongly preferred.
• Passion for or experience in advocating for change is a plus.
• Experience working on group projects in school or the workplace required.
• Proficiency in using video platforms such as Google Meet and Zoom
• Experience using Google suites software
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Experience with public speaking
• Creative writing skills
• Experience using social media platforms, such as Instagram and Twitter
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and build strong relationships
• Ability to travel locally
• The Fellow must have access to a computer or a device that allows the Fellow to participate in virtual meetings, communicate by email, and create written work as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using CANVA and Wix website builder is preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the SUSU Youth Team and facilitate regular virtual meetings and in-person meetings as needed.
• Share your wisdom, insight, and expertise to inform SUSU month held in October, 2026.
• Develop a youth engagement strategy to increase youth participation in SUSU and assist with recruitment.
• Provide individual support for youth team members, with guidance from the supervisor, as needed.
• Identify and collaborate with youth and young adults who are interested in contributing content (art, blogs, etc.) for SUSU.
• Collaborate with the SUSU youth team and national partners to develop messaging, outreach strategies, and activities.
• Participate in meetings with OCJAG staff and SUSU partners through November 2026.
• Assist with creating content for social media and the SUSU website.
• Assist with planning events to be held during SUSU month in October of 2026.
• Speak on panels and events about SUSU.
• Assist with developing a promotional plan and spread the word SUSU.
• Attend assigned trainings.
• In-person attendance is required at times to collaborate with co-workers and the NYC-based Youth Team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Participation in 403(b) and New York State Paid Sick Leave Pay for part-time employment.
• Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees