WE CURRENTLY ONLY HAVE OPENINGS FOR THE MINNESOTA YOUTH ACTIVIST ALLIANCE AT THIS TIME.
Apply below for an opportunity to lead, shape and generate a movement of young people across the country ready to take action and organize for reproductive justice!
Youth Activist Alliance Lead Organizers are responsible for building out Youth Activist Alliances in their own states and running campaigns at the local or state level to win material changes for your community. We have Alliances based in 4 states: Alabama, Minnesota, Nevada, and Texas.
Selected youth will serve as local lead organizers for a youth-led city, county or state alliance. Youth-led alliances will co-create and chart out bold visions in the fight for a world free from oppression. Each alliance has launched their own campaign for change targeting their county and city councils, school boards, and state legislatures, and is building a growing base of youth in their community passionate about reproductive justice and young peoples’ liberation.
Advocates For Youth will provide payment of $15/hour for 10 hours per week (schedule is flexible) to lead organizers, in-depth training, access to digital resources such as Zoom and Action Network etc., and ongoing support and mentorship. Preference will be given to applicants who are already embedded in local grassroots organizing in their region.
Applicants not selected as lead organizers will still be able to join their state's alliance as members and volunteer leaders, take action in campaigns, and receive training/resources from Advocates for Youth.
Responsibilities:
Alongside your co-lead organizer,
Maintain relationships within your community, especially those involved in local grassroots organizing
Join or create community coalitions as deemed appropriate for your campaign(s)
Develop and organize a campaign(s) for change in your community
Build relationships with young people interested in social justice to develop a base in your community with folks ready to mobilize and take on organizing leadership roles
Plan and host community-building events, workshops/trainings, and regular member meetings
Participate in weekly virtual check ins with Advocates for Youth organizing staff.
Participate in monthly virtual check ins with Advocates for Youth organizing staff and national Youth Activist Alliance Leaders
Co-organize national actions around our issue areas
Design graphics and manage the state Alliance's social media accounts
Co-develop and promote campaign toolkits and youth organizing resources
Track metrics of attendance, meetings, events, 1-1s, and recruitment of your campaign and provide this information to Advocates each month
Monitor the Alliance's email inbox
By December 2025, recruit and train at least 5 young people to take on organizing leadership roles including but not limited to - social media and graphics creation, facilitation, engaging with the press, outreach, canvassing
Develop and engage a base of at least 100 additional youth ready to mobilize to take action through your campaign(s).
Work with Advocates staff to develop and execute a plan to sustain your state’s Youth Activist Alliance, including identifying and mentoring emerging new leaders and cultivating and engaging the base
Requirements:
Be based in AL, MN, NV, or TX and be between the ages of 14-24
Deeply rooted and connected to community and grassroots organizing at the local level
Experience having run at least one grassroots campaign (can be community or student-led)
Ability to commit 10 hours a week
Be available to attend orientation, facilitation, and strategy trainings
Compensation: Alliance Leaders will be paid $15.00 per hour for 10 hours/week. Schedule is flexible.
