New Haven, CT | Full-time
Students for Educational Justice (SEJ) is seeking a full-time Lead Organizer. Growing our membership base is, and always will be, a top priority for our organization to ensure authentic student leadership. We believe that the people who are most directly affected by an issue should be at the forefront of the fight against it. The Organizer will spearhead efforts to build our membership base and help design and implement systems to ensure that young people are the leaders of our fight against racial and educational injustice in New Haven. Also, the SEJ Organizer will be responsible for training and directing the organizing team, forging relationships between SEJ and the community, and strategizing SEJ’s campaign and movement activities. The Organizer will engage with students who have completed the pilot years of the African-American and Latinx Studies course.
USD $21-$25/hour. Opportunity for full-time after 6 months.
Please email a resume and cover letter in either PDF or Word format to Kierra at Kierra@students4edjustice.org. In the Subject line please type Your Name+Lead Organizer. Applications are accepted until August 30, 2024.
Statement for Applicants: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs where they fear they may not meet each qualification listed. SEJ is looking for an individual who believes in working toward educational justice and helping young people step into their power. If you fit that description and have relevant experience, we encourage you to apply.
SEJ complies with all applicable civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristics in any of its educational programs or activities, including employment. Protected characteristics (or protected classes) include race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, alienage, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.