POSITION: LA 4 Youth Lead Organizer

The Youth Justice Coalition LA 4 Youth Lead Organizer will work to coordinate campaigns that advance youth justice work in the county and city of Los Angeles. They will serve as a Coordinator on behalf of YJC in the Los Angeles Youth Uprising Coalition with our partners in this work. They will also sustain and build relationships with community partner organizations, county and city officials, and youth leaders. 

JOB POSITION SUMMARY:

The LA 4 Youth Lead Organizer will organize YJC members and communities to build a base of system impacted young people and their families. The campaign focus for this position is to support the implementation of Youth Justice Reimagined, and launch of the LA County Department of Youth Development with greater accountability to impacted youth. The vision towards our long term goal of abolishing youth incarceration in LA County and freeing all young people from probation supervision and custody.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Internal 

  • LOBOS Youth Organizing Team
    • LOBOS Meetings
    • Small Team POD Meetings
    • Supervisor Check-ins 
  • Preparation & Political Education
    • Coordinate across teams to develop understanding of youth justice issues, policies, campaign planning 
    • Supports coordination of FREE LA youth mobilization to LA Youth Uprising Coalition and relevant youth justice action and events
    • Support with political education and curriculum workshops for students, youth and staff

YJC Staff Responsibilities 

  • Regular
    • Bi-Weekly Staff Meetings
    • Community & Program Events
    • Campaign Actions & Partner Events
  • As Needed
    • Transformative Justice Circles
    • Retreats 
    • Training 
    • Field Trips

External Spaces 

  • Los Angeles Youth Uprising & Youth Justice Reimagined implementation (countywide) 
  • California Alliance for Youth & Community Justice (statewide)
  • Fundraising support
  • Actions, events and meetings with coalition partners
  • Media Team 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Background in Community Organizing
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Works well under pressure
  • Honest, open and articulate public speaker 
  • Experience with community work and social justice issues 
  • Experience working in diverse environments 
  • Community minded 
  • Strong listening skills and ability to connect with and support others 
  • Diplomatic and excellent conflict resolution skills 
  • Able to prioritize and delegate
  • Multitasking, organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to handle confidential matters with utmost integrity
  • Working knowledge of computers

*People who are formerly incarcerated, and/or personally impacted by probation, arrest, detention, deportation, school pushout, police violence, foster care, criminalization and other systemic forms of harm are highly encouraged to apply.  Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, people with disabilities, women, femmes, and low income people are highly encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION:
Salary: $70,000 / annual (based on experience)

Expected Hours of Work: 40 hours / weekly

Classification:  Full Time Position

Reports To: The LOBOS Organizing Director. 

Period of Employment: 12 months 

Benefits: Medical, dental, vacation

Evaluation: At the end of the first 3 months, and at end of 6 months

Evaluation: At the end of month 1, month 3 and then annual performance evaluations to follow.

TIMELINE AND PROCESS

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, until the position is filled. Position will begin immediately. 

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to: jobs@youth4justice.org​. Please Include ” (Your Name) YJC Lead Organizer” in the Subject Line.