See Us, Support Us Youth Fellow

Description

 Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation.

At Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs. We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments, and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination.

We currently seek a temporary part-time Youth Fellow to join our OCJAG team! The See Us, Support Us Youth Fellow will work closely with and report to the Director of the New York Initiative for Children of Incarcerated Parents (NYCIP), a special project of the Osborne Center for Justice Across Generations (OCJAG). The See Us, Support Us Fellow will assist with planning and executing the national See Us, Support Us (SUSU) initiative for 2025, which culminates in October to raise awareness and increase support for children who have experienced parental incarceration. This part-time, hybrid position is up to 20 hours a week through November 2025.

Salary Range: $20.00 per hour 

Requirements

 Essential Duties

• Coordinate the SUSU Youth Team and facilitate regular meetings.
• Share their wisdom, insight, and expertise to inform SUSU month held in October, 2025.
• Develop a youth engagement strategy to increase youth participation in SUSU and assist with recruitment.
• Collaborate with the SUSU youth team and national partners to develop messaging, outreach strategies, and activities.
• Identify and collaborate with youth and young adults who are interested in contributing content (art, blogs, etc.) for SUSU.
• Participate in Zoom or Google Meet video meetings with OCJAG staff and SUSU partners through November 2025.
• Assist with creating content for social media and the SUSU website.
• Assist with planning events to be held during SUSU month in October of 2025.
• Speak on panels and events about SUSU.
• Spread the word about SUSU.
• Attend assigned trainings.
• In-person attendance is required at times to collaborate with co-workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, or equivalency required. 
• Lived experience of the incarceration of a parent as a child or young adult is strongly preferred.
• Passion for or experience in advocating for change is a plus.
• Experience working on group projects in school or the workplace required.

Key Competencies:

• Proficiency in using video platforms such as Google Meet and Zoom
• Experience using Google suites software
• Experience using  CANVA and Wix website builder is preferred
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Experience with public speaking
• Creative writing skills
• Experience using social media platforms, such as Instagram and Twitter
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and build strong relationships
• Ability to travel locally

Additional Requirements: 

• The Fellow must have access to a computer or a device that allows the Fellow to participate in virtual meetings, communicate by email,  and create written work as needed. 

Benefits of Working at Osborne 

Generous benefits for full-time employees include four weeks of vacation, tuition reimbursement, a flexible work schedule, excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, and a 403(b) plan with a company match. Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans.

The Osborne Association is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, unemployment status, or any other protected category. The Osborne Association takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Thank you for your interest in the Osborne Association. Be sure to include a cover letter with your application. No phone calls please. We wish we could personally respond to each application. However, we are unable to do so due to the volume of interest received.

** Salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.