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About the Role

The Education Strategist will coordinate youth organizing efforts in the Lower Hudson Valley, build a Teen Activist Project, and engage young people to advance policy and issue area priorities. This role ensures youth are connected to NYCLU issue areas impacting them, supports students in specific school districts, and represents the NYCLU in the region by building relationships with students, parents, educators, and community organizations. The strategist will also lead public-facing initiatives like Youth Lobby Day and Know Your Rights workshops.

Responsibilities

Recruit and supervise members of peer education programs for teenagers in the Lower Hudson Valley.
Monitor and respond to civil liberties and civil rights issues impacting youth in the region.
Contribute to the Education Policy Center's strategic priorities by advancing departmental goals.
Create content for the Teen Activist Instagram account and train youth members to be spokespeople.
Design and undertake a regional youth program to build strategic partnerships with youth activists, organizations, policymakers, and educators.
Hold weekly program meetings with teen activists and facilitate workshops and trainings.
Develop and update curricula for NYCLU workshops.
Respond to requests for support and information from community members, legislators, and regional offices.
Serve as a media spokesperson for NYCLU initiatives.
Contribute to blog posts and policy briefs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in Education, Sociology, Social Work, Human Development, Community Organizing, Gender or Cultural Studies, or related disciplines.
Spanish fluency strongly preferred.
At least two years of experience in youth organizing, youth development, education, or a related field with consistent engagement with young people.
Ability to plan strategically to sustain and grow a Lower Hudson Valley youth program.
Experience developing and managing a program budget.
Experience in a low supervision environment; self-starter with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
Experience living or working in the Lower Hudson Valley strongly preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and advocate on behalf of young people.
Deep understanding of trauma-informed advocacy and commitment to anti-racism, accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
Experience delivering trainings for youth and community stakeholders.
At least 2 years of working with systems that serve youth (e.g., school systems).
Understanding of and commitment to the nonpartisan mission and goals of the NYCLU and ACLU.
Valid New York State Driver’s License and reliable personal transportation required.
Availability and willingness to travel across Hudson Valley and work some non-traditional hours.
Experience working with social justice and/or legal professionals is a plus.

Skills

Youth organizing
Youth development
Education
Community organizing
Strategic planning
Budget management
Time management
Prioritization
Effective communication
Advocacy
Trauma-informed advocacy
Anti-racism
Accessibility
Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices
Training delivery
Working with school systems
Media spokesperson
Content creation

Location

Mid Lower Hudson Valley
New York City

Work Type

Temporary Full-Time
Two-Year Contract with Possibility of Extension
Hybrid model (in-person days required)
Remote meetings

Experience Level

At least two years of experience in youth organizing, youth development, education, or a related field
At least 2 years of working with systems that serve youth

Education Level

Bachelor's degree required

Salary/Compensations

$65,000 – $70,000

Benefits

Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

About the Company

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is a leading advocate for constitutional rights and liberties, founded in 1951 as the New York affiliate of the ACLU. It is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with over 90,000 members and supporters and eight offices statewide, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy, and equality before the law.
The NYCLU is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace that centers the voices of marginalized and directly impacted communities, strengthening its mission to protect civil liberties and advance justice across New York.

Equal Opportunity

The NYCLU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the population that we serve.
The NYCLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.