Youth Organizer

Position Summary

Part-Time, Hourly | 20–25 hours per week | $20-25/hour based on experience

Are you someone who believes young people have the power to shape the future of their communities? Have you seen challenges facing youth and wondered how we can equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to create meaningful change?

Then this position may be for you! This role is an opportunity to build youth power through political education, civic engagement, leadership development, and community organizing.

We're looking for a passionate, relationship-driven organizer who believes that young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow but should be leaders today. The ideal candidate is committed to helping youth develop into advocates and changemakers who can continue to build a Savannah-Chatham County where future generations can thrive.

The Youth Organizer will coordinate Deep Center's Youth Organizing efforts designed to build youth power, strengthen civic participation, and develop the next generation. The Youth Organizer will recruit, engage, and support high school and college-aged youth as they learn about social movements, public policy, systems of power, and strategies for fostering change in their communities.

Through workshops, discussions, advocacy projects, and leadership development opportunities, the Youth Organizer will help young people develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to participate in democracy, advocate for equitable policies, and mobilize others around issues affecting Savannah-Chatham County.

Aren’t sure if you meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people from marginalized communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Deep Center, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and equity-driven workplace. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Key Responsibilities

Youth Recruitment & Leadership Development

• Recruit and engage diverse high school, college, and similarly aged youth participants.
• Build and maintain partnerships with schools, colleges, universities, and youth-serving organizations.
• Develop youth leadership pathways that encourage sustained participation and increasing levels of responsibility.
• Provide and facilitate mentorship and coaching to emerging youth leaders.

Political Education

• Organize workshops and discussions on:
  • Social movements and community organizing
  • Organizing for social change
  • Histories of marginalized communities
  • Public policy development and implementation
  • Civic participation and democracy
  • Local, state, and federal government structures
• Help young people connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities for civic engagement and social change.

Civic Engagement & Organizing

• Coordinate sessions to help young people develop practical civic engagement and advocacy skills.
• Support youth participation in public meetings, advocacy days, town halls, and community forums.
• Host training for youth to develop skills in relational organizing, public speaking, and issue advocacy.
• Help youth identify shared community issues and develop strategies to raise awareness of these issues.

Advocacy Campaigns

Support youth-led advocacy projects, which may include:

• Peer recruitment and awareness-building efforts
• Help youth translate lived experiences into actionable projects
• Social media campaigns
• Community education initiatives
• Writing letters and testimony to elected officials
• Legislative advocacy and public policy engagement
• Media interviews and storytelling opportunities
• Community action projects

Program Management

• Plan and facilitate regular youth organizing meetings throughout the year.
• Manage program logistics, communications, recruitment, and participant engagement.
• Track participation, outcomes, and program impact.
• Coordinate youth participation in community and coalition events.

Program Specific Support

• Support two annual focus groups centered on justice-impacted youth and other marginalized youth populations.
• Assist with participant recruitment, facilitation, data collection, and community engagement.

Skills & Experience

• Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to engage individuals with different backgrounds or roles in learning and discussion
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Experience in designing and implementing workshops and trainings for adults
• Project and event coordination skills
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Commitment to Deep Center’s culture of collaboration, inclusivity, openness, and mutual respect; and to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Desired Qualifications

• Passion for youth leadership, civic engagement, and social justice.
• Strong facilitation, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of civic engagement, community organizing, and basic public policy principles.
• Experience working with adolescents and young adults.
• Ability to work independently while building strong partnerships across the community.
• Experience in community organizing, advocacy, youth development, education, or related fields.

Part Time - 20-25 hours per week

Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Public Policy & Communications

Location: On Site in Savannah, GA

Start date: (position open until filled)

This position is IN PERSON in Savannah, GA. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Much of the work of this position is completed while sitting at a desk, using a computer and phone. Requires talking, hearing, and visual acuity sufficient to perform these major functions. Role frequently requires navigating a physical office space and attending meetings and events at alternate locations. Requires walking, driving, and climbing stairs in some settings.

About Deep Center

Deep Center is a Savannah-based nonprofit that empowers young people and their families to thrive as leaders, creators, and advocates. Through writing, arts, storytelling, organizing, and policy advocacy, we amplify voices that are too often silenced and drive systemic change toward equity and justice.

If you’re passionate about creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered. We want to hear from you!

To Apply

Deep Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join our team. We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and those with lived experiences that reflect the Savannah community to apply.

We are conducting rolling interviews as eligible candidates apply and hope to fill the position as soon as possible. Do not wait to submit your application.

To apply please email 1) cover letter, 2) and resume to jobs@deepcenter.org. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate “Youth Organizer” in the subject line. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.