Youth Organizer (Massachusetts)

Location: Remote (Massachusetts-based), with a few site visits required

Hours: Part-time, 10-12 hours/week (occasional evening/weekend availability required)

Duration: 12-18 months initially, with possibility of extension

Salary Range: $19 - $23/hour (contractor position)

About Us

The National Student Board Member Association (NSBMA) is a student-led, intergenerational organization dedicated to empowering student leaders who serve on boards of education across the United States. NSBMA is committed to fostering student voice and leadership in education policy and decision-making, ensuring that the perspectives of young people are heard and valued in shaping the future of our nation's schools.

NSBMA is incubated by the National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE), a leading nonprofit dedicated to helping educators and policymakers build equitable, high-performing and sustainable education systems through global, future-facing insights.

One of NSBMA’s largest and most active state chapters is the Massachusetts Association of Student Representatives (MASR), which represents student school committee members across the Commonwealth. MASR works to strengthen student representation in local and state education governance through leadership development and professional learning.

Position Overview

NSBMA is seeking a motivated Youth Organizer to help us deepen our infrastructure and youth-led organizing in Massachusetts, as part of a larger, three-year, grant-funded program in New England. Working closely with the Program Manager (New England) and MASR’s student leadership the Youth Organizer will strengthen MASR’s outreach, engagement, and coordination with student representatives and school district partners across the state. This is a hands-on, relationship-based organizing role focused on working collaboratively with MASR’s student leadership to expand MASR’s reach, supporting student leaders, and help to build sustainable systems for student voice and participation in education governance. This position includes the opportunity to propose, imagine, and co-create new programs and systems to expand the scope and reach of MASR.

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Outreach & Organizing: Conduct outreach to student school committee representatives across Massachusetts to expand participation in MASR and NSBMA activities.
2. Event Coordination & Support: Support the organization and logistics of in-person programming including the MASR Spring Conference (April/May 2026) and Fall Delegate Assembly (October/November 2026), including event planning, outreach, and communications.
3. Membership Growth & Development: Help grow MASR’s network by building relationships with student representatives and districts statewide, strengthening engagement and participation in youth-led governance programming. Support the development of a district membership model by assisting with outreach, sharing information about MASR & NSBMA programming, and following up with school districts.
4. Stakeholder Engagement: Assist in outreach and relationship-building with school district leaders, education organizations, and other partners to raise awareness of and support for student representation.
5. Program Implementation: Collaborate with the Program Manager (New England) to advance the goals of NSBMA’s New England strategy, including supporting ongoing data collection, coordination, and reporting related to youth-led governance structures.
6. Other Duties as Assigned: Provide general programmatic and administrative support as needed to ensure smooth coordination of statewide youth-led organizing efforts.

Qualifications

• Location: Must be based in Massachusetts
• Experience: Prior experience in student leadership, organizing, or advocacy, particularly within school or district governance contexts, is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; legislative advocacy skills and knowledge are plus; ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a remote setting, ability to work across generations and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with student voice or student representation in education, school board governance, and/or youth advocacy in Massachusetts.
• Education: We’re open to any level of education; current or recent students (high school or college) are encouraged to apply. Equivalent organizing experience will also be considered.

We understand that not everyone will meet every qualification listed. If you are passionate about this role and believe your skills and experience align with the responsibilities, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@nsbma.net with “Youth Organizer” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The National Student Board Member Association is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, disability, family status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.