Youth Lead Intern, 67 Sueños

AFSC job board•Oakland, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Lead Intern will work with the 67 Sueños staff and a second Youth Lead to develop and co-facilitate after-school programming, including H.Y.P.H.Y. and the Ethnic Studies Conference, and support other events. The role mentors Oakland and Bay Area high school youth and helps connect them with local youth programs to build unity and advance social justice issues affecting BIPOC youth. Youth Leads support staff in implementing quarterly projects, using art and cultural work as central tools for organizing and youth programming. This is a part-time, temporary, non-exempt position based in the AFSC office in Oakland, California, through June 24, 2027. The position is 18 hours per week and reports to the 67 Sueños Program Coordinator. The minimum hourly rate is $21.22. The position does not include medical, dental, life, short-term disability, or long-term disability insurance benefits. AFSC participates in unemployment, workers’ compensation, and Social Security. The position is at-will and is not represented by a union.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in youth programming; experience may include participation as a high school youth in an internship, after-school program, or youth organization for one to two years or more.
One year of experience in community organizing or social justice work with local youth of color.
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and to travel.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Experience with Microsoft Office and related technology.
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 support for AFSC 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.
Demonstrated commitment to fairness, equity, and inclusion across race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disability.
Regular attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English and Spanish skills.
Experience with or a strong willingness to practice creative expression, such as poetry, music, or visual arts, as a form of youth engagement.
Familiarity with policy issues affecting youth involving immigration, the criminal justice system, and local education.

Responsibilities

Mentor and serve as a role model to 67 Sueños program participants.
Co-create curriculum and agendas, and facilitate weekly youth programming sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4–6 p.m.
Mobilize and support program members, including attending weekly meetings; participating in an Ethnic Studies Conference committee; planning and coordinating the conference; and supporting conference-day activities.
Support social media outreach, base-building, and promotion of program activities and events by creating posts, stories, pictures, videos, slideshows, and other content.
Support the Operations Monarca and Raíces campaigns, monthly POP Ups, and outreach.
Attend and chaperone outside events and actions, including IMD, MLK, and May Day events.
Support real-life learning experiences, local field trips, and the spring end-of-year trip.
Help organize and host digital and in-person events.
Help care for the main space, including encouraging youth to clean up, refreshing the space, cleaning after sessions, and maintaining an inventory of office materials.
Help maintain organized digital files for youth curriculum, evaluation forms, permission slips, and related materials.
Maintain an organized digital calendar covering youth programming, campaign timelines, and staff meetings.
Attend work regularly and punctually, operate safely, and follow policies and procedures.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.