Youth Lead Intern, 67 Sueños

American Friends Service Committee•Oakland, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Lead Intern works 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 intern mentors Oakland and Bay Area high school youth and connects them with local coalitions working against the policing and incarceration of BIPOC youth. Youth Leads support staff in implementing and completing quarterly projects, with art and cultural work serving as central approaches to organizing and youth programming. The position also contributes to campaign and coalition work, migrant justice efforts, conference planning, social media outreach, and program operations. The intern works both independently and as part of a team, maintains regular attendance and punctuality, follows organizational policies and procedures, and takes on other duties as assigned. This is an in-office, part-time temporary position in Oakland, California, scheduled for 18 hours per week and temporary through June 30, 2027. The position 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, such as participating in an internship, after-school program, or youth organization as a high school youth for one to two years or more.
At least one year of experience in community organizing or social justice work with local youth of color.
Experience 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 concerning immigration, the criminal justice system, and local education.
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and to travel.
Ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
Experience with standard 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 knowledge of and support for AFSC principles and philosophy, including non-violence and the intrinsic worth of every individual.
Respect for and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, gender, and religious diversity, and familiarity with non-violent approaches to problem solving.
Ability to organize, plan ahead, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated dedication to fairness, equity, and inclusion across race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disability.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Serve as a 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 monthly pop-ups; attend monthly sessions and support facilitation.
Conduct outreach using materials and channels such as Canva posts, flyers, and social media.
Attend council meetings and support or attend outside events and actions.
Participate in migrant justice efforts, including ICE Out of California Coalition calls and the Monarca Migrante Project.
Involve youth in local actions and policy advocacy, and connect and network with local immigrant justice organizations, networks, and coalitions.
Support youth in attending local meetings, events, actions, and activities.
Attend weekly Ethnic Studies Conference meetings, participate in a committee, plan and coordinate the event, and participate in event-day activities.
Contribute regularly to 67 Sueños social media channels through posts, stories, pictures, videos, slide shows, and other content.
Use social media to build the base, conduct outreach, and highlight programs and events.
Support staff in organizing and hosting digital and in-person events.
Maintain an organized digital library of youth curriculum, evaluation forms, permission slips, and related materials.
Maintain an organized digital calendar covering youth programming, campaign timelines, and staff meetings.
Attend training on maintaining social media channels with other interns and staff.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality, operate safely, and follow policies and procedures.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.