Youth Field Organizer (Remote in Southeast Virginia)

The Company Rescue•Chesapeake, VA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rescue Agency is seeking a dynamic and high-performing Youth Field Organizer to drive the implementation of tobacco control and nutrition/obesity prevention policy campaigns across Virginia. We are looking for individuals who are collaborative, open to new challenges, and have a passion for engaging and motivating youth volunteers to lead policy campaign activities in their schools and communities. As a Youth Field Organizer, you’ll gain knowledge of key public health issues and community organizing expertise. Your commitment begins with learning Rescue’s award-winning youth engagement model. You are an expert in field organizing and possess valuable campaign skills. These experiences will help distinguish you for a career in community organizing, advocacy, or public policy.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Experience working with youth
Excellent interpersonal skills (one-on-one and in a group format) – candidates must be able to work successfully within a team
Excellent team-building, presentation, and facilitation skills
Commitment to mobilizing youth through strategic organizing
A desire and ability to motivate youth to take the lead and support youth self-determination while also creating and enforcing systems of accountability
Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and demonstrate a high degree of initiative
Flexibility and willingness to shift and pivot in response to the current climate and youth and program needs
High-level competency with Microsoft Office, G Suite, or equivalent
Excellent time management skills
Must be able to work through the entirety of the school year
Ability to work under pressure and meet urgent deadlines
Ability and willingness to travel very frequently (up to 60% of the school year) all across the state
Be solutions focused

Responsibilities

Recruit and train new and returning youth, including conducting site visits, in-person and virtual training sessions, and coordinating promotional efforts.
Assist the Youth Engagement Manager and program team with developing site visits and training materials, including presentations, activities, and promotional gear.
Track and monitor training participants and new members, including training projects; and Manage and maintain accurate records and data for program youth members using the Online Volunteer Management system.
Recruit and encourage youth members to sign up for campaign projects and events to maintain high youth participation rates throughout the school year.
Assist youth members with planning, organizing, and implementing successful events and member meetings, as well as participate in events and meetings to provide technical and on-the-ground support when needed.
Work closely with the Youth Engagement Manager in planning and preparing Y Street Leadership Team members for the Day at the Capitol.
Work closely with the Youth Engagement Manager in planning, organizing, and implementing Leadership Team Summits, including developing and preparing presentations, activities, and promotional gear, attending Summits, and leading sessions.
Maintain frequent contact with youth members to keep them motivated and engaged with the campaigns and program.
Work closely with the Program Supervisor to onboard advisors.
Track Partner Schools' progress towards achieving milestones.
Help foster and maintain relationships and collaboration between school advisors and youth members.