Environmental Justice Outdoor Equity Coordinator

ABOUT LEGACY LA: Founded in 2007, Legacy LA is a community-based non-profit organization focused on youth development. Our mission is to make positive interventions in the lives of young people through mentorship, academic and emotional support as well as leadership development. We build youth's capacity to reach their full potential and equip them with the tools to transform their lives and their community.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Outdoor Equity Leadership Coordinator supports community-based campaigns as part of Legacy LA’s efforts to support healthy youth development. Core responsibilities consist of working with the Youth Leadership Coordinators to develop and implement weekly leadership and social justice curricula. Key to this position will be connecting program participants to nature experiences and EJ stewardships, as well as the implementation of regular large and small-scale nature trips. The goal is to expand underserved youth’s understanding of green spaces and improve community conditions through youth-led environmental justice campaigns.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise Outdoor Equity Leadership Assistant
• Coordinate nature events and activities
• Plan and implement several large and small-scale nature trips for both youth and adult participants
• Support with youth transportation to and from green spaces
• Conduct weekly leadership and social justice curriculum
• Network with local government agencies and community partners to advocate for environmental justice legislation & the use of proactive use open space/greening of urban areas
• Connect youth to Environmental Justice professionals, stewardships, and nature experiences
• Support with Environmental Justice focused campaigns to increase community knowledge on Natural Park and EJ efforts
• Develop and implement solution-based learning
• Work with Environmental Justice Assistant to implement EJ-focused programs for youth from the community.
• Gather and articulate data supporting Outdoor Equity grant reports.
• Supervise and support youth participants
• Support in advocacy organizing efforts in Ramona Gardens centering Environmental Justice
• Develop Weekly Work plans with the Environmental Justice Assistant.
• Attend and actively participate in Legacy LA staff meetings and planning sessions as needed.
• Support participants as they advocate to ensure that the unique needs of young people are a priority for the systems designed to support them and in the broader community.
• Recruit youth and conduct orientation as well as initial and ongoing training for young people on various topics such as legislative and systems advocacy, leadership development, and effective leadership skills

DESIRED SKILL SET:

• Have a valid CA Driver’s License
• Strong desire and ability to communicate and work with youth ages 14 – 26 from racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and gender-diverse communities.
• Experience in planning and facilitating nature trips and activities for youth and community.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with people from diverse racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and gender backgrounds.
• Strong analytical writing skills and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop and conduct presentations and training sessions.
• Desire to educate the community about the unique issues facing young people and communities
• Understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias; and a genuine commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude about changing systems and community perspectives.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to solve problems and manage conflict.
• Ability to think and plan strategically.
• Ability to apply evidence-based practice.
• Bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity and willingness to utilize social media, film, and other forms of documentation.

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Legacy LA Youth Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer.