Youth Field Organizer (Remote in Oklahoma)

Responsibilities

• Recruit & Train Youth Volunteers
• Recruit and train new and returning youth, including conducting site visits, in-person and virtual training sessions, and coordinating promotional efforts.
• Assist the Youth Engagement Manager and program team with developing site visit and training materials, including presentations, activities, and promotional gear.
• Track and monitor training participants and new members, including training projects; and
• Manage and maintain accurate records and data for program youth members using the MyDot Management system.
• Mobilize & Support Youth Volunteers
• Recruit and encourage youth members to sign up for campaign projects and events.
• Track and monitor youth members’ Measures of Progress (i.e. surveys and support cards).
• Assist youth members with planning, organizing, and implementing successful virtual and in-person events and member meetings, as well as participate in events and meetings to provide technical and on-the-ground support, when needed;
• Assist the Youth Engagement Manager with planning and preparing Y Street Leadership Team members for Oklahoma Healthy Youth Day.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Experience working with youth
• Excellent interpersonal skills (one-on-one and in a group format) – candidates must be able to work successfully within a team
• Excellent team-building, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Commitment to mobilizing youth through strategic organizing
• A desire and ability to motivate youth to take the lead and support youth self-determination while also creating and enforcing systems of accountability
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and demonstrate a high degree of initiative
• Flexibility and willingness to shift and pivot in response to the current climate and youth and program needs
• High-level competency with Microsoft Office, G Suite, or equivalent
• Excellent time management skills

Preferred

• Experience in community organizing, advocacy, or public policy; Experience working in school environments

Benefits

• Learn more about the benefits of working at Rescue through the Benefits and Perks section on our careers page: http://rescueagency.com/careers/. Benefits include generous health plans for medical and mental health services, dental, and vision; paid time off; life and short-term disability insurance, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Travel: 65% or more