Advocacy Coordinator

ABOUT YES NATURE TO NEIGHBORHOODS (YES)

Our Mission: In partnership with nature, YES nurtures leaders who champion the wellbeing of our community.

Since 1999, YES has provided outdoor access to over 5,500 youth from Richmond and West Contra Costa County to Summer Camp, facilitated Family Camps for 1,200 families, and has evolved to become a well-established promoter of leadership and wellness practices reaching more than 550 West Contra Costa County residents each year. Learn more at www.yesfamilies.org

The YES ALP Advocacy Coordinator is a full-time position (40 hours/week) that supports both the Teaching Racial and Environmental Empowerment Series (TREES) program for approximately 12 young adults (ages 18–26) and the Use Your Power (UYP), Adult Leadership Pathway (ALP) Program. This role focuses on strengthening community members’ leadership skills and empowering them to become effective advocates for change.

The Advocacy Coordinator works closely with the TREES Senior Coordinator to deepen young adults’ understanding of the impacts of the War on Drugs and substance use in Communities of Color. They also build partnerships, foster community relationships, and deliver presentations on these issues.

Together with the ALP Manager, the Advocacy Coordinator also supports adult participants in stepping into meaningful leadership roles after completing the ALP program. These roles may include serving as campaign organizers, advisory or board members, school site council members, participating in park equity initiatives, or pursuing roles within YES or other community-based organizations.

The Advocacy Coordinator is responsible for developing a strong network of young adult advocates and adult leaders who can actively engage in local and regional advocacy efforts. The role includes both on-site and off-site work, as well as occasional weekend commitments in a direct service capacity, and reports to the TREES Senior Coordinator with general oversight from the Adult Leadership Pathway Manager.

• 100% medical, dental, vision premiums paid (for employees only)
• 403b retirement matching program (up to 3% of annual salary)
• 10 days vacation in the first year with incremental accruals thereafter; 10 days paid sick/wellness time off, up to 13 paid holidays, 1 day paid time off for birthdays.
• Paid holiday closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Fully paid 6-week sabbatical program after 6 years of consecutive employment
• Professional development opportunities

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.