JOB DESCRIPTION: The United Students (US) Site Organizer would be responsible for effectively coordinating the United Students club’s weekly meetings at Eastside high schools and bi-monthly on-site leadership meetings with our core leaders, which requires advanced organizing skills to facilitate school-change campaigns. We are looking for someone with previous experience facilitating and coordinating youth leadership training and a track record of effective base-building.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Facilitate student-led campaigns specific to racial, educational, housing, and youth justice at the regional and local level.
Develop and implement effective and efficient outreach strategies to engage youth at partner high schools (i.e. phone-banking, conducting classroom presentations, coordinating lunch-time outreach, etc.) to implement campaign activities and base building efforts
Develop youth-friendly curriculum on political education topics and leadership development skills
Responsible for the development and training of core youth leaders to recruit, engage, and sustain the involvement of an active base of youth members in campaigns at their school and in their community
Work with other US staff to coordinate campaign activities and component programming
Carry-out coalition campaigns and organizing activities in collaboration with ally organizations
Develop and maintain relationships with key alliance organizations, school staff, faculty, and other allies
Develop relationships and maintain communication with parents/guardians of youth leaders
Provide transportation for members in ICS vehicles
Travel for InnerCity Struggle related activities that may include some weekends (retreats, conferences, trainings)
Participate in ICS’s special events and grassroots fundraising
Engage in civic engagement activities, including, but not limited to, canvassing in the Eastside of Los Angeles
Work with other organizational staff to coordinate cross-component or community activities
Other duties and tasks as identified by the Youth Organizing Coordinator and Youth Organizing Director

ICS is seeking a person who meets the preferred qualifications:

Strong Social Justice analysis
Experience providing youth development and leadership support for diverse youth populations
Experience in youth organizing or community organizing in low-income communities of color
College Graduate who holds, at minimum, a Bachelor of Arts Degree – or related experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
Ability to prioritize and set goals by developing weekly, monthly, and quarterly work plans
Ability to work weekends as needed or required by campaign and organizational activities
Track record of accomplishing goals and objectives individually and in a team atmosphere
Effective and concise writing and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with schools, district leaders, and community allies
Ability to work in a team setting and provide/receive constructive feedback
Must be computer literate and preferably have experience working with databases, presentations, and internet research
CA driver’s license and access to a reliable automobile (with at minimum, liability insurance) required
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred

COVID Precautions:

InnerCity Struggle has a COVID-19 vaccine & booster mandate for all employees and new hires. If you are not yet vaccinated, new hires must have their 1st dose by their starting date and 2nd dose by the end of their introductory period.

Location:

Temporarily hybrid
Work must be performed in or near Los Angeles, CA

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