Youth Advocacy Manager at Para Los Ninos
About the Employer
About PLN Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Niños provides education and wraparound support, serving over 10,000 children, youth, and families annually in some of the most underserved areas in Los Angeles. PLN fosters pathways to success by striving for excellence in education, family support, and comprehensive social-emotional, and community-based services. Through early education, TK-8th grade education, youth workforce services, and family and community services Para Los Niño’s model provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to break the cycle of poverty and help children and youth thrive.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Position Overview Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director, Government and Community Relations (with support from the Managing Director, External Affairs), the Youth Advocacy Manager, will support the Digital Equity initiative to raise visibility and support from elected, civic, and community leaders for Para Los Niños’ mission and work. The Youth Advocacy Manager will collaborate with program staff and external partners to build a pipeline of youth advocates in support of Para Los Niños’ Digital Equity Initiatives. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic, experienced, creative, and thoughtful leader who can lead advocacy initiatives and build strong, lasting systems to support them. Duties The Youth Advocacy Manager will perform a broad range of duties including: -Monitor the Digital Equity Advocacy landscape and research data, policies, and processes of relevance to digital equity. -Lead, design, and implement PLN’s youth advocacy digital equity program and council and develop goals, as well as short term long-term advocacy strategies. -Lead the youth advocacy and engagement with coalition members and external partners. -Assist with the implementation of strategies and engagement toolkits to equip students to be knowledgeable and effective digital equity advocates. -Develop, support, and lead a cohort of youth from organizations across Los Angeles to engage community leaders and local, state, and federal policy makers regarding digital equity. -Meet with youth, caregivers, and families to promote digital equity advocacy and programs. -Conduct/facilitate presentations through informational meetings, teach-ins, retreats, workshops, etc., to build understanding and greater alignment to the Digital Equity Initiative. -Represent PLN in working groups and coalitions to ensure young people’s experiences and needs of youth are uplifted.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience Requirements -Commitment to Para Los Niños’ core values and mission. -Knowledge of urban school environments, early education, youth workforce services, and other policies that impact our programs. -Ability to work effectively in a multi-layered organization and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including educators, school leaders, other school-based and home office staff, civic leaders, and elected officials. -Proficient communication skills: Ability to write memoranda, create reports and facilitate meetings. -Data fluency: Expertise in designing/evaluating both canned and ad hoc reports. -Goal Setting: Understanding of outcome-based performance and process for determining key metrics. -Ability to work independently, and coordinate multiple large projects through planning, prioritizing, and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. -Database Experience. -Proficient in Microsoft Office. -Experience in policy and advocacy. -Experience working with legislative staff and elected officials. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. -Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred. -Valid driver’s license plus ability to provide own transportation to complete travel requirements of job. -Minimum 1-3 years of professional experience, preferably in the non-profit sector and/or with a volunteer program Education Requirements. -Bachelor's degree preferred.
Special Requirements -Work schedule requires occasional evenings and weekends as needed. -Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug test and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. -Current certification in CPR/First Aid.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements -Commitment to Para Los Niños’ core values and mission. -Knowledge of urban school environments, early education, youth workforce services, and other policies that impact our programs. -Ability to work effectively in a multi-layered organization and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including educators, school leaders, other school-based and home office staff, civic leaders, and elected officials. -Proficient communication skills: Ability to write memoranda, create reports and facilitate meetings. -Data fluency: Expertise in designing/evaluating both canned and ad hoc reports. -Goal Setting: Understanding of outcome-based performance and process for determining key metrics. -Ability to work independently, and coordinate multiple large projects through planning, prioritizing, and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. -Database Experience. -Proficient in Microsoft Office. -Experience in policy and advocacy. -Experience working with legislative staff and elected officials. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. -Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred. -Valid driver’s license plus ability to provide own transportation to complete travel requirements of job. -Minimum 1-3 years of professional experience, preferably in the non-profit sector and/or with a volunteer program Education Requirements. -Bachelor's degree preferred.
Special Requirements -Work schedule requires occasional evenings and weekends as needed. -Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug test and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. -Current certification in CPR/First Aid.
Application Deadline
6/30/2024 10:24 AM Pacific
Date Posted
4/22/2024
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$66,498 - $73,810 Annually
$66,498 - $73,810 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time