Youth Organizer

Days & Hours: 

• 20 hrs/week 
• Part-time
• Remote and In-Person
• Workdays and hours will vary week-by-week, but flexible
• Must be available to work certain weekends and evenings 

Start Date:  Immediately: target day to start is early June 2022. The position contract will be annual from June 2022- June 2023. The possibility of extension depends on the acquisition of further funding.

Location: 40% percent of time working remotely from home, 60% percent of time working in the field (must be able to travel to San Bernardino City and other nearby cities).

About PC4EJ

The People’s Collective for Environmental Justice (PCEJ) was formed to address the social, economic, and political ramifications of environmental racism in the Inland Empire. For generations, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and People of Color have endured the impacts of air pollution and climate change resulting in disproportionate negative health impacts, poverty, wage theft, and displacement. 

We are an intergenerational collective of staff with different experiences in environmental and social justice organizing. We work to build power and strengthen relationships with communities in the IE and beyond. PCEJ recognizes that the Inland Empire is not homogenous, and many communities, each with their unique neighborhoods and history, make up the IE. 

PCEJ works alongside environmental justice communities fighting for their right to breathe clean air, access clean water, and live free from contamination. In Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, over 500 identified disadvantaged communities equals 1.2 million people living in low-income communities overburdened by air pollution.  

PCEJ also recognizes the members who make up our collective are individuals with their own strengths and skill-set. If our work and values speak to your heart and mind, we invite you to apply to work alongside us. We look forward to getting to know you and hearing about your story.

PCEJ believes that people speak for themselves and tell their own stories. We strive to make our work a reflection of this: to be accountable to those we work with, the leaders we support must be part of our communities. Therefore, Transgender, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Same Gender Loving, Two Spirit, Gender Non-conforming, Poor and Working class, Black people, Indigenous, Latinx communities, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern and North African, People Of Color, Rural, Formerly Incarcerated and Immigrant people are all strongly encouraged to apply. Also, people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply, and we are very open to talking about co-developing an accessibility plan and work to accommodate it (based on capacity) with any applicant and potential hire with any form of disability in order to promote a positive work environment that progressively eliminates barriers to access for people with disabilities.

Position Summary

Grounded in PCEJ’s Praxis, commitment, and values. The Youth Organizer will work collaboratively with the Organizing Team to build relationships with youth, community members, organizations, and supporters. This position includes the development and implementation of youth/community education opportunities, event planning and management, different forms of outreach and follow-ups, and data management. 

We seek cojourners who deeply commit to grassroots organizing, capacity building & training, political education, building power, and a deep love for (and understanding of) oppressed and marginalized communities. The priority for this position is to lead the Drip’d Scholars Program in coordination with affiliated staff and partners. A youth organizer would be dedicated to working with youth at Akoma Unity Center to execute the programming of Drip’s Scholars Water Testing Program and work on the development of youth organizing within the Inland Empire. 

We are looking for folks that are transparent and honest; strong and proactive in communication; organized; collectively oriented and minded; open to growth and feedback; flexible; have strong interpersonal skills (meaning: know how to build and maintain healthy relationships); friendly; and desire a healthy work-life balance. We are also looking for people who self-initiate, and work well on their own, while also knowing how to become part of a team. This is especially important because our staff is based regionally across the Inland Empire, and our work may involve travel and collaboration across languages and differences.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Youth Community Development & Engagement (25%) 
  • Connect and build relationships with youth, educators, and families 
  • Develop programming and/or events
  • Develop strategies for building a base of youth 
  • Brainstorm and present ideas for the internal PC4EJ youth program
  • Work in collaboration with the organizing committee
• Coordination and Execution of Drip’d Scholars Water Testing Program (75%)
  • Coordinate and maintain relationships among partners (Akoma Unity Center, PC4EJ, UCR, and others)
  • Execute and implement the overall program and curriculum by coordinating with partners
  • Meet with planning committee on the development of curriculum 
  • Develop and maintain relationships with Akoma youth
  • Help gather and prepare materials for sessions and assist during field trips
  • Assist in the evaluation of the program

Qualifications:

• Resident from San Bernardino or experience working in San Bernardino
• Open minded to Social Emotional Learning and Popular Education
• Experience working with youth programs and/or curriculum
• Experience with navigating spaces with youth (elementary, middle, and high school) and parents
• Strong interest in social justice 
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience working with people from different backgrounds
• Demonstrates ability to work well with others

Employment Requirements:

• Applicants must be 18 years or older
• Able to travel to job sites / reliable transportation
• If an employee travels in their own car must have reliable insurance and a driver’s license 

Application Process:

Interested applicants, please fill out this Google Form. 

Deadline to apply: June 17th, 2022

*PC4EJ considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.*

For any questions or clarifications please reach out to jobs@pc4ej.org