OVERVIEW
The Youth Justice Coalition (YJC) is working to build a youth, family, and formerly and currently incarcerated people’s movement to challenge America’s addiction to incarceration and race, gender and class discrimination in Los Angeles County’s, California’s and the nation’s juvenile and criminal injustice systems. The YJC’s goal is to dismantle policies and institutions that have ensured the massive lock-up and deportation of people of color, increasing law enforcement violence and militarization, violation of youth and communities’ Constitutional and human rights, the construction of a vicious school-to-jail track, and the build-up of the world’s largest network of jails and prisons. We use transformative justice and community intervention/peacebuilding, FREE LA High School, know your rights, participatory defense, and police and court monitoring to “starve the beast” – promoting safety in our schools, homes and neighborhoods without relying on punishment and suppression, preventing system contact, and pulling people out of the system. We use direct action organizing, advocacy, political education, and activist arts to agitate, expose, and pressure the people in charge in order to upset power and bring about change. For more information, visit: www.youth4justice.org
JOB POSITION SUMMARY:
The Development Associate will work with the Development Coordinator to manage the Development Department at the Youth Justice Coalition. The Development Associate will assist in organizing all administrative support for grants, donor and income generating work and coordinating applications and reporting for the organization.
Development Associate Responsibilities include:
- Calendar all important deadlines and reporting dates for the development department.
- Create efficient systems and protocols for the department.
- Track financial income coming into the organization.
- Research new grant opportunities and present summaries during team fundraising meetings.
- Manage the fundraising calendar and ensure deadlines are met.
- Incorporate individual grant application timelines into the fundraising plan.
- Support the development coordinator in writing and proofreading applications and budgets.
- Coordinate various fundraising projects with growth potential.
- Organize proposal applications within the Youth Justice Coalition, collaborating with relevant groups, and ensuring completion.
- Write and submit Letters of Inquiry, grant proposals, and grant reports.
- Utilize the donor database (Salsa) to analyze donors’ giving history.
- Write and manage fundraising appeals.
- Ensure timely and appropriate acknowledgment of individual and foundation donors.
- Assist with CFCI apricot data entry for youth center application and related tasks.
ABOUT THE PERSON
The position requires a person who has strong administrative and organizational skills and a commitment to the work of the Youth Justice Coalition. They must have excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal and excellent written communication skills. Person must have a commitment to building relationships with youth and community members most impacted by suppression, incarceration and deportation. Social justice experience and relationships with funders is a plus.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
*Able to prioritize and delegate *Excellent written and oral communication skills * Works well under pressure * Strong team skills and collaborative leadership * 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 * Formerly incarcerated, people of color, women and people with community, union and/or youth organizing experience are encouraged to apply.
COMPENSATION
The position offers $30 per hour for 8 hours of work per week. Additional hours or negotiation of salary may be considered. Most work is virtual, with in-person meetings at Chuco’s Justice Center as needed.
TIMELINE AND PROCESS
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled, with an immediate start date. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: development@youth4justice.org.