PSU+Organizer

The Philadelphia Student Union is hiring an organizer. Organizer will be responsible for leadership of two school-based chapters. Qualifications required: *Experience with group facilitation and popular education techniques in running and designing interactive workshops. *Experience with young people from diverse ethnic and class backgrounds. *Working knowledge of Philadelphia public education system. *Understanding of direct action organizing. *Experience developing leadership of others. *Good writing and communication skills. Requirements include: ** *Using PSU’s curriculum as well as designing workshops to train youth in leadership skills, anti-oppression skills, and political education. *Attending and facilitating school based meetings of youth on a weekly basis at their schools. *Willingness to learn, adopt and implement PSU’s organizing framework and model. *Building relationships with youth leaders, school and district personnel. *Overseeing the development and implementation of school-based organizing campaigns in each chapter school. *Additional tasks include: participation in and support of (as needed) other PSU academic and personal programs and retreats for youth members. *Assistance with maintaining PSU office and regular office hours. *Attendance at relevant coalition and school district meetings as needed. *Ongoing and consistent communication with PSU’s director and assistant director. A plus: ** Direct experience with Philadelphia public schools as a former student, teacher, or in some other capacity. Campaign-based organizing experience. Salary and benefits: ** Salary is negotiable [28 – 32k] based on experience. Good benefits package.
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