Program Coordinator - San Mateo

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PRIMARY FUNCTION 

The Program Coordinator (PC) works in partnership with youth (ages 12 – 24) to organize, empower, and mobilize youth and their communities to win real improvements for San Mateo County young people. The PC will train and support youth leaders to develop and deepen political consciousness, assess and understand issues impacting their health and well-being, build relationships and partnerships with youth and community supporters, and drive countywide and local community campaigns that mobilize supporters, create long-term systems and/or policy change, and build power for future victories.

The PC will support yli’s youth leadership and health equity initiatives in Daly City as well as support with organizing efforts across the county. This includes implementation of a community-based program, as well as up to two additional youth councils focused on advancing health equity and social justice. The PC will facilitate and manage up to three youth groups concurrently, supporting youth in developing leadership skills and engaging in advocacy campaigns, community education, and systems change efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct outreach to recruit and attract a dynamic and diverse team of youth leaders and adult leaders
• Utilize positive youth development and youth-adult partnership principles to guide the work
• Develop relationships with local leaders and decision makers
• Attend local government meetings, events, City Council, and County Board of Supervisor meetings as needed during campaigns
• Supervise and mentor youth leaders to develop and implement youth-led campaigns that offer multiple youth leadership development opportunities 
• Employ social media tools as a method to organize youth base
• Develop the capacity of youth and adults to facilitate youth-led community level data gathering and analysis in support of campaign actions
• Secure support of campaigns by key stakeholders including school administrators, teachers, parents, community members, policy leaders and other youth groups 
• Produce regular reports as required by funders

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-3 years relevant experience in the field of youth development, and/or a B.A.
• Commitment to social justice, public health, and community organizing as strategies to affect change
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Able to work some evenings and weekends
• Access to a personal vehicle and clean driving record is required
• Knowledge of San Mateo County neighborhoods and communities very helpful

To Apply:

• Please submit a cover letter, resume, and work sample. A work sample can be a writing sample, blog post, piece of media or art, etc.