Fall 2026 Young Advocates Program - Houston, TX

Young Invincibles•Houston, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Young Invincibles is seeking passionate young adults aged 18-34 to join the Fall 2026 Young Advocates Program. This program is a leadership development initiative designed to train young people to become community leaders and engage in advocacy around key issues affecting their generation, including higher education affordability, healthcare access, worker justice, and civic engagement. Advocates will work with regional offices to amplify youth voices, develop policy priorities, organize events, lead voter engagement efforts, promote healthcare enrollment, create digital content, and mobilize peers. The program offers hands-on experience in public policy and networking opportunities with peers and mentors.

Requirements

Must be 18 or older and eligible/authorized to work in the United States.
Be available and committed to the entirety of the program.
Align with YI’s mission, vision, and values.
Demonstrate passion or interest in higher education, healthcare, and workforce issues.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Exhibit professionalism, maturity, and initiative.
Be creative, flexible, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Have access to a laptop and WiFi to participate in virtual sessions.
Must be available to attend Orientation (September 18, 2026) and Program Close (December 11, 2026) in person.
Must attend in-person events such as Policy Shark Tank, State of Young California, and community outreach.
Must attend weekly work sessions with cameras on (no exceptions).
Must be able to attend in person meetings twice a month.

Responsibilities

Help lead organizing campaigns focused on higher education, healthcare access, worker justice, and civic engagement.
Drive projects such as developing policy priorities.
Organize and support statewide conferences and community events.
Lead voter engagement efforts.
Promote healthcare enrollment campaigns.
Create digital content.
Recruit and mobilize other young adults to take action in their communities.