Youth Lead Intern, 67 Sueños

AFSC job board•Oakland, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Lead Intern will work with two other Youth Leads and 67 Sueños staff to develop and co-facilitate after-school programming, including H.Y.P.H.Y., the Juvenile Justice Campaign, and the Ethnic Studies Conference. The Oakland-based 67 Sueños program centers youth leadership development, artivism, and trauma healing. Youth Leads mentor Oakland and Bay Area high school students and connect them with local coalitions working against the policing and incarceration of BIPOC youth. They also support staff in implementing and completing quarterly projects, using art and cultural work as primary tools for organizing and youth programming. The role includes mentoring participants; co-creating curriculum and agendas; facilitating weekly programming; mobilizing youth for campaigns and coalitions; supporting outreach, events, meetings, and policy advocacy; and contributing regularly to social media. Interns also help organize digital and in-person events, maintain digital program materials and calendars, and are trained to maintain social media channels. The position is part-time at 18 hours per week, temporary through June 30, 2027, and based in-office in Oakland, California. The role is non-exempt and pays a minimum hourly rate of $21.22. It reports to the 67 Sueños Program Director and has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in youth programming; experience may include participating 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.
Experience with standard Microsoft Office and related technology.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
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 dedication to fairness, equity, and inclusion across issues including race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disabilities.
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and to travel.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English and Spanish skills.
Experience or 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 related to immigration, the criminal justice system, and local education.

Responsibilities

Serve as a youth mentor and role model to 67 Sueños program participants.
Co-create curriculum and agendas, and facilitate weekly youth programming.
Participate in 67 Sueños campaigns and coalitions by mobilizing youth participants.
Mentor and support youth organizers in the Reimagine Youth Justice Campaign, including supporting monthly pop-ups, attending monthly sessions, and assisting with facilitation.
Conduct outreach using materials such as Canva posts, flyers, and social media.
Attend council meetings and support or attend outside events and actions.
Support migrant justice efforts, including participating in biweekly ICE Out of California Coalition calls and involving youth in local actions and policy advocacy.
Connect and network with local immigrant justice organizations, networks, and coalitions through the Monarca Migrante Project.
Support youth participation in local meetings, events, actions, and activities.
Attend weekly Ethnic Studies Conference meetings, participate in a committee, plan and coordinate the event, and participate in day-of activities.
Help increase 67 Sueños’ social media presence and use social media for outreach, base-building, and highlighting programs and events.
Contribute regularly to social media channels by creating content such as posts, stories, pictures, videos, and slideshows.
Support staff in organizing and hosting digital and in-person events.
Help maintain an organized digital library of youth curriculum, evaluation forms, permission slips, and related materials.
Maintain a digital calendar outlining 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.