Job: YOUTH COMMUNITY ORGANIZER

•Identify City Heights Youth with strong leadership qualities and assist them in advocating for institutional and social change.
•Organize, develop and sustain the youth leadership and education program.
•Conduct outreach to schools, agencies, and collaborative partners that service youth to recruit program participants.
•In collaboration with collaborative partners, develop and facilitate leadership development for community youth around specific skills related to community organizing, grassroots advocacy and other relevant topics.
•Assist in the development of youth goals and objectives.
•Provide supervision, mentorship, and guidance to the Mid-City CAN Youth Council.
•Clearly articulate the efforts of Mid-City CAN and our community development strategy.
•Work with youth and Mid-City CAN/SAY Staff in developing and implementing fundraising strategies.

•Bachelor's degree in Youth Development, Social Work, and /or commensurate experience in community organizing and working with youth in a collaborative context.
•Bilingual (Somali or Vietnamese) Required
•Familiar with Youth Development and Community Organizing Theories as well as experienced in policy development and advocacy.
•Demonstrated effectiveness in working with youth.