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YOUTH VOICE ORGANIZER


Detroit, Michigan
United States

Supervisor: LEAD ORGANIZER OF YOUTH VOICE
Level of Education Required:

General Information

TO APPLY

All applicants must apply online by sending an email to hr@tubmanorganizing.org with the name of the position in the Subject Matter.  DO NOT submit your application using the button below. Attach the following 3 documents:  1) An electronic file of your resume; 2) A cover letter addressed to Bill O’Brien, Executive Director, Harriet Tubman Center, highlighting why are you applying for the position, what qualifies you for this community organizing position; and salary requirement; 3) A writing sample. Applicants are strongly suggested to read “General Standards for Tubman Organizers” in www.tubmanorganizing.org  Resources.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  organize chapters of students in selected high schools and middle schools in Detroit, developing issue campaigns in each chapter; develop leaders at local chapter level; bring leaders to city-wide trainings and actions.  (NOTICE:  1 PT position is available.)

Responsibilities

  1. Develop and strengthen assigned chapters of YOUTH VOICE in their institutional setting (high school, agency, congregation), working toward excellence and long term sustainability;
  2. Develop relationships with institution leaders at the YOUTH VOICE sites.
  3. Recruit adults to the YOUTH VOICE Clergy Team and the YOUTH VOICE Adult Support Team;
  4. Implement the curriculum and leadership development plan for chapters of YOUTH VOICE;
  5. Ensure that each chapter has an issue/action campaign, and that chapter leaders are participating in the Executive Committee of YOUTH VOICE;
  6. Co-coordinate with the Lead Organizer of YOUTH VOICE efforts of recruitment of new chapters; 
  7. Assist Lead Organizer of YOUTH VOICE in other efforts, e.g., fundraising, strategy development, transportation, trainings.

Qualifications

College Degree (or equivalent in experience).  Internship in community organizing.  Experience working with high school age youth.  At least 3 months staff experience in a major institution (e.g., high school, religious institution, agency, summer program).  Reliable transportation.  Valid driver’s license.  Writing skills.

Compensation

Salary commensurate w/ qualifications and experience