Youth Organizer

Applicants should provide the following information: 

§ A cover letter stating your interest, availability, and general qualifications 

§ A resume or CV outlining your education, skills, and experience 

§ List of 3 References

 

Please submit your complete application via email to jobs@poweru.org with the following subject line: “Your name –Youth Organizer”            

 Job Purpose: 

Power U requires a talented and enthusiastic individual to help organize students and community members in Miami-Dade County. This person would be responsible for recruiting high school-aged young people to become members of that organization that conducts grassroots member-led campaigns to create change in their schools and communities.

 Ideal Candidates should have previous working experience on gender issues, be comfortable working with youth and other community members and be committed to the values of racial, economic, and gender justice (see the Power U Principles of Unity on our website).

Reports to: Youth Organizing Director 

 About Power U

 Power U Center for Social Change is a grassroots organization based in Miami, FL. We envision a society free from all forms of oppression in which decisions are made democratically, and resources are utilized for the collective benefit of everyone. Toward that vision, our mission is to organize and develop the leadership of Black and Latino youth and Families in South Florida so that they may help lead the struggle to liberate all oppressed people. Our current programming focuses on educational justice, fighting state violence and criminalization, and advancing reproductive justice through building local community power. We believe in building organizations in working-class neighborhoods that fight to increase the communities’ ability to decide how resources are allocated in Miami-Dade Public Schools and other municipal budgets.

 Description of Duties:

• Conduct regularly outreach and recruitment of youth in school and youth social events
• Work with staff to ensure programs/campaigns are aligned with Reproductive Justice values.
• Providing Mentorship, Coaching, and Constructive Criticism to youth who are members of the organization
• Preparing and Developing members to be able to attend meetings with our organizations and coalitions with shared values. 
• Preparing members for public speaking, creating, and facilitating leadership meetings
• Meeting with Elected Officials and key stakeholders to advance policy. 

· Must build relationships with school administrators, Teachers, Parents, and Students throughout the year

• Staying abreast of local news, current events, and policy decisions that affect campaign strategy
• Provide input on relevant grant proposals and reports
• Works with Executive Director to develop materials that inform staff and members on how reproductive justice issues impact the school district budget 

· Participate in staff political education and other staff development activities 

 You may be a good fit if Qualifications (PLEASE READ)

• Strong Commitment to social justice;
• 1-3 years experience in grassroots organizing or social justice activism
• Demonstrates a firm grasp of gender oppression within a global context
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in regards to socio-political, environmental, and economic contexts;
• Strong communication, negotiation, and diplomacy skills;
• Must be able to articulate messages around social justice policy, human rights, needs, etc. for campaigns;
• Enjoys and excels at networking;
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including motivation, strategic direction, conflict resolution
• Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel
• Willing to attend community events or be in unconventional spaces to engage members (i.e., Bus Stops, Parent-Teacher Conferences, etc.)
• Strong project management skills;
• Ability to identify and develop leadership among members;
• Experience with coaching and mentorship;
• Knowledge of school to prison pipeline issues and reproductive justice issues;
• Bi-lingual in Spanish or Haitian Kreyol is a plus.

Salary: $50,000 with Full Benefits

Negotiable based on experience

 People of color, LGBTQ+, women, and young people are highly encouraged to apply.

Please Note: We are hiring for 2 of these positions.