Join Our Team!
Are you passionate about social justice? Creating systematic change? Empowering tomorrow’s leaders? Working with committed people?
Then Youth Alliance is right for you!
Founded in 1995, we began as a grassroots effort of committed volunteers that has evolved into a place of love, cultural pride, and community healing.
In order to develop strong youth leaders, we must build safe and supportive schools, neighborhoods, and communities. Furthermore, we need innovative support networks that guide youth to expand their understanding of themselves, others, and their goals for the future.
Our VALUES are rooted in
We listen to your truth and honor personal, creative, and cultural expression.
We embrace inclusion and diversity. We accept and love everyone for who they are.
We lift up our voices to transform the world around us. We are committed to transformative justice led by the voices of young people and community.
We are strong for each other and keep our word. We are guided by the principle of In La’Kech, we embrace radical solidarity and guide by example.
We believe in and advocate for change, not out of hate for the other, but out of LOVE for our community.
Our MISSION is to create opportunities and space for youth and families to be heard, engage, thrive, and lead.
Our VISION is to cultivate the wisdom and advance the power of our community to build a more equitable future.
We’re Committed to Making a Difference
We are looking for individuals who are creative thinkers, team players, motivated and passionate about making a difference in the communities we serve.
We Are Proud to Offer Full-Time Staff the Following Benefits:
Comprehensive health plans
Learning & development opportunities
Mindfulness, self-care, and wellness programs
Generous paid time off
Collaborative & inclusive environment
Qualified non-profit employer for public service loan forgiveness program
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT & NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Youth Alliance welcomes all candidates to apply. YA is an equal opportunity employer without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status and political belief or any other protected characteristic as protected by law.
JOBS
As part of the Youth Alliance team, you will be a part of a high-performing, diverse team that includes people indigenous to the community, those who are deeply committed to social change, and colleagues dedicated to the success of the youth and families we serve. View our open positions below.
INTERNSHIPS & PAID FELLOWSHIPS
YA internships are an exciting way to immerse yourself and directly impact the many youth and families we serve. Our internships range from Bachelors, Masters and Clinical levels. You will learn first-hand what it takes to be an integral part of a dynamic team and a catalyst of change in our community. Our internships appeal to individuals of diverse interests and talents and all include youth program involvement and professional development opportunities. For more information, please contact hr@youthall.org.
Volunteer at Youth Alliance
Giving Back Helps Others, Helps the Community & Helps Yourself
We want to connect with passionate & talented individuals! Your skills, support, and generosity are needed to provide our youth with pathways to success.
If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer please complete the form below.
Interest form (English)
Interest form (Español)
Youth Mentor Volunteers (ages 15+) guide students through hands-on learning activities, are valued members of the site team, and build important relationships with the students as a role model. As part of the youth leadership development at YA, high school students are able to volunteer as mentors in many of our youth programs.
Youth have the potential to gain:
Community service hours
Training and experience
Mentor t-shirt and program swag
Monthly bus pass
Letter of recommendation
If you’re interested in becoming a youth mentor please complete the form below.
Interest form (English)
Interest form (Español)
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