RAICES Youth Leader - Latina Resource Center (LRC)

Job Responsibilities

• Attend & actively participate in weekly RAICES leadership meetings.
• Participate in youth group activities, community events, outreach efforts, and leadership development opportunities.
• Arrive on time and prepared for all scheduled meetings, trainings, and program activities.
• Assist with planning and facilitating youth-led activities, workshops, and discussions.
• Represent the RAICES program at community events and awareness activities.
• Help recruit and encourage other high school students to participate in RAICES programming.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Complete required surveys, evaluations, and feedback forms to help improve the program.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating leadership, responsibility, and commitment to the goals of the RAICES program.
• Perform other youth leadership activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school student between the age of 16-18 years old.
• Must commit to fulfilling 15 hours monthly.
• Motivated to learn & advocate for young people, social injustice, and community development.
• Take initiative in program projects and/or opportunities.
• Able to work/participate in weekend events when required.

Work Environment, Physical, And Sensory Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 20 lbs.
• Frequent exposure to moderate temperature generally encountered in a controlled temperature environment and outside setting.
• Frequent exposure to noise level in this work which is usually quiet to moderate.
• Tools & Equipment Used: iPads, iPhones, laptop computers, projectors, copy/scanner machine, fax machine. Various computer software. Use first aid equipment, fire extinguisher. Usage varies by position.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• N/A