New Voices Are Rising Youth Program Lead
$72,000–$78,000 year
Hybrid · Oakland, California, United States
Job Summary
The New Voices Youth Program Lead manages planning, execution, and evaluation of the Summer Climate Justice Leadership Academy and school-year Fellowship program. They design curriculum, lead student engagement activities, recruit and mentor program participants, oversee temporary summer staff and school-year Fellows, and manage all logistics including classroom activities and field trips. They coach students in developing individual workplans in a collaborative process that involves student Fellows, POD Leaders, and Summer Youth Co-Coordinators. While some program activities are remote, this is primarily an in-person position which requires significant time in the Oakland office or in the field with students.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years experience educating youth, coordinating youth programs, or in leadership development
- Demonstrated understanding of environmental justice issues and familiarity with East Bay communities disproportionately burdened by multiple sources of pollution
- Experience with curriculum development and program planning and evaluation
- Experience coordinating event and community outreach logistics
- Experience working with queer youth and youth of color
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and ability to learn new software; comfort with Excel and data sets
- Bachelor’s degree with relevant focus (education, youth development, environmental policy, environmental management, environmental education, etc.) or equivalent experience
- Availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
- Ability to physically lift and carry 25 lbs
- A valid driver's license
- Use of a car as needed
- Ability to work at a computer seated or standing for up to 8 hours a day
- Passing a background clearance is required
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