American Friends Service Committee
The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker religious organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of many backgrounds, we nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social relations and systems.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
Seeds of Resistance Coordinator JOB CATEGORY:
Exempt (Salary) STATUS:
Full-Time TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:
Regular DIRECT SUPERVISOR:
Florida Program Director REGION/UNIT:
US South Region LOCATION:
Miami, FL Hybrid APPLICATION DEADLINE:
April 11, 2025 GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION Seeds of Resistance is a program for immigrant youth in south Florida that engages youth using trauma informed approaches. We provide immigrant youth and their families with political education, community organizing skills, and an understanding of immigrant and LGBTQ+ rights. We also provide education on environmental issues that rebuild ancestral connection to the earth and increase collective power and self-determination. We engage in “artivism,” and healing modalities necessary to become effective leaders in our local immigrant rights movement. Our strategy is for staff to accompany youth to help to increase their understanding of systemic inequalities while envisioning and organizing local projects, policies, and practices that build personal and community healing. The program also collaborates with local and state organizations and coalitions to address human rights issues, farmworker justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental justice issues across our county and state. Our program builds power among these communities to respond to and gain control over the social, political, economic, workplace, health, and environmental justice issues that impact their lives. The Seeds of Resistance Coordinator bears ultimate responsibility for the outcomes of the project; leads participants, fellows/interns and volunteers in program planning and reporting processes; and guides the program with leadership and vision. This position also serves as a conduit to the interface between the local community and the larger organization. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Administration, Program Planning, and Development Duties Supervise 1-5 fellows and interns. Meet regularly with fellows and interns to create a sense of community, develop workplans, and monitor progress on the program’s work with team and community members to determine the priorities for local work. Work with the AFSC Florida Director to help raise funds to maintain and expand the Seeds of Resistance project, this may include grant-writing, developing requests for major donors and collecting data and stories to report back to donors and foundations along with monitoring and tracking budget expenses for the SOR youth program. Provide community organizing, political education, and grassroots fundraising training for interns and fellows. Participate in all weekly or monthly program meetings of the Youth Network, Just Migration Hub and Healing Justice Hub calls. Visioning, Planning, and Evaluation Duties Create and facilitate curriculum based on the mission, vision and methodology of Seeds of Resistance. Work with community members to create a framework for the vision of the program and develop work plans; utilize the AFSC Youth Network program planning tools; and maintain program vision and effectively communicate it to the AFSC FL Director. Continually monitor and evaluate the success and effectiveness of program activities with the assistance of interns and fellows and prepare shareable annual reports, based on program goals, with the AFSC FL Director. Collect regular program activity information and data and prepare quarterly summaries of program work for the AFSC FL Program Committee and Director. Youth Organizing – Local Campaign Duties Carry out advocacy, organizing or other campaigns as identified by the needs of immigrant youth. This could include identifying campaign targets; coordinating large-scale public events; developing local leaders; media work as outlined in communications duties; organizing letter writing campaigns or petitions; coordinating visits to local and national legislators; and other duties as assigned by AFSC Florida Director. Participate in relevant and aligned youth coalitions; keep abreast of other coalitions and maintain healthy relationships with key partners; and support relevant national AFSC campaigns by organizing solidarity actions with these partners. Seek out opportunities to engage in solidarity activities with non-Latinx, Indigenous, Black, and Haitian immigrant communities, particularly, seek ways to partner with and support non-immigrant youth-led campaigns. Communication and Community Engagement Duties Write and send press releases as necessary and be available for media interviews on project, program, and AFSC organization wide issues. Conduct presentations, training and workshops as needed by project participants, allies, and funders. Be able to be a spokesperson for the program and be part of effective messaging strategy and development of tool kits. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Required. Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not mandatory. Minimum Experience Required. At least 2 years' experience and training in the areas of youth organizing leadership development, base-building, and youth safety. 2 years of experience in organizing and developing curriculum with popular education methods for youth required. Experience leading programs intersecting art and social movement “artivism” preferred. Significant program management and budget management experience. Youth supervision experience in a school or community setting and deep understanding of the Miami-Dade County public school system. Local, state, and federal advocacy experience in the areas of immigration, and immigrant youth, particularly around immigrant detention and deportation and local law enforcement collaboration with ICE. Demonstrated capacity to exercise sound judgment and creativity in advancing AFSC FL perspectives with policy makers, coalition partners and faith groups. Strategic thinker with experience managing campaigns and influencing policy makers. Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, databases, and social media. Ability to engage potential activists and supporters through social media. Excellent oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal and relationship-building skills. English and Spanish speaking skills are required as well as cross-cultural communication skills. Demonstrated experience in grant writing and grassroots fundraising or be willing to support the Florida director in grant funding opportunities. Creative and resourceful as well as highly motivated and passionate about peace and justice, and flexible/adaptable to changing circumstances both within the organization and in the community. Ability to form effective partnerships and navigate differences in tactics and strategies while maintaining relationships with diverse individuals, organizations, government agencies, and congregations. Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license and access to a reliable car required. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when needed, including travel required. Must live in Miami-Dade County to commute to the Florida office, and be able to travel across other counties. Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual. Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff. Familiarity with Quaker structures including Miami Friends Meeting and Southeastern Yearly Meeting; ability to effectively communicate with Quakers and build trust with this community; and a desire to connect Quakers to immigrant organizing. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands and work environment characteristics described 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. COMPENSATION The AFSC offers a competitive Total Rewards package. This position is Salary Family: Program Job Code Program Coordinator 1, starting salary $58,000. Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, STD & LTD, defined benefit pension plan, 403b match, plus other benefits including vacation, PTO, sabbaticals, extended leaves, holidays, participation in unemployment and worker’s compensation and social security. The American Friends Service Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity within our organization. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. AFSC’s Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is represented. AFSC maintains a deep commitment to a mandate of care for our staff and communities. The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Position duties and expectations change over time. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exclusive or exhaustive list of the job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. If there is ever a time that you are unsure what is expected of you, you are expected to meet with your manager and ask questions. If you are unsure how to perform a certain task, ask your manager before performing.
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Seeds of Resistance Coordinator JOB CATEGORY:
Exempt (Salary) STATUS:
Full-Time TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:
Regular DIRECT SUPERVISOR:
Florida Program Director REGION/UNIT:
US South Region LOCATION:
Miami, FL Hybrid APPLICATION DEADLINE:
April 11, 2025 GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION Seeds of Resistance is a program for immigrant youth in south Florida that engages youth using trauma informed approaches. We provide immigrant youth and their families with political education, community organizing skills, and an understanding of immigrant and LGBTQ+ rights. We also provide education on environmental issues that rebuild ancestral connection to the earth and increase collective power and self-determination. We engage in “artivism,” and healing modalities necessary to become effective leaders in our local immigrant rights movement. Our strategy is for staff to accompany youth to help to increase their understanding of systemic inequalities while envisioning and organizing local projects, policies, and practices that build personal and community healing. The program also collaborates with local and state organizations and coalitions to address human rights issues, farmworker justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental justice issues across our county and state. Our program builds power among these communities to respond to and gain control over the social, political, economic, workplace, health, and environmental justice issues that impact their lives. The Seeds of Resistance Coordinator bears ultimate responsibility for the outcomes of the project; leads participants, fellows/interns and volunteers in program planning and reporting processes; and guides the program with leadership and vision. This position also serves as a conduit to the interface between the local community and the larger organization. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Administration, Program Planning, and Development Duties Supervise 1-5 fellows and interns. Meet regularly with fellows and interns to create a sense of community, develop workplans, and monitor progress on the program’s work with team and community members to determine the priorities for local work. Work with the AFSC Florida Director to help raise funds to maintain and expand the Seeds of Resistance project, this may include grant-writing, developing requests for major donors and collecting data and stories to report back to donors and foundations along with monitoring and tracking budget expenses for the SOR youth program. Provide community organizing, political education, and grassroots fundraising training for interns and fellows. Participate in all weekly or monthly program meetings of the Youth Network, Just Migration Hub and Healing Justice Hub calls. Visioning, Planning, and Evaluation Duties Create and facilitate curriculum based on the mission, vision and methodology of Seeds of Resistance. Work with community members to create a framework for the vision of the program and develop work plans; utilize the AFSC Youth Network program planning tools; and maintain program vision and effectively communicate it to the AFSC FL Director. Continually monitor and evaluate the success and effectiveness of program activities with the assistance of interns and fellows and prepare shareable annual reports, based on program goals, with the AFSC FL Director. Collect regular program activity information and data and prepare quarterly summaries of program work for the AFSC FL Program Committee and Director. Youth Organizing – Local Campaign Duties Carry out advocacy, organizing or other campaigns as identified by the needs of immigrant youth. This could include identifying campaign targets; coordinating large-scale public events; developing local leaders; media work as outlined in communications duties; organizing letter writing campaigns or petitions; coordinating visits to local and national legislators; and other duties as assigned by AFSC Florida Director. Participate in relevant and aligned youth coalitions; keep abreast of other coalitions and maintain healthy relationships with key partners; and support relevant national AFSC campaigns by organizing solidarity actions with these partners. Seek out opportunities to engage in solidarity activities with non-Latinx, Indigenous, Black, and Haitian immigrant communities, particularly, seek ways to partner with and support non-immigrant youth-led campaigns. Communication and Community Engagement Duties Write and send press releases as necessary and be available for media interviews on project, program, and AFSC organization wide issues. Conduct presentations, training and workshops as needed by project participants, allies, and funders. Be able to be a spokesperson for the program and be part of effective messaging strategy and development of tool kits. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Required. Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not mandatory. Minimum Experience Required. At least 2 years' experience and training in the areas of youth organizing leadership development, base-building, and youth safety. 2 years of experience in organizing and developing curriculum with popular education methods for youth required. Experience leading programs intersecting art and social movement “artivism” preferred. Significant program management and budget management experience. Youth supervision experience in a school or community setting and deep understanding of the Miami-Dade County public school system. Local, state, and federal advocacy experience in the areas of immigration, and immigrant youth, particularly around immigrant detention and deportation and local law enforcement collaboration with ICE. Demonstrated capacity to exercise sound judgment and creativity in advancing AFSC FL perspectives with policy makers, coalition partners and faith groups. Strategic thinker with experience managing campaigns and influencing policy makers. Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, databases, and social media. Ability to engage potential activists and supporters through social media. Excellent oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal and relationship-building skills. English and Spanish speaking skills are required as well as cross-cultural communication skills. Demonstrated experience in grant writing and grassroots fundraising or be willing to support the Florida director in grant funding opportunities. Creative and resourceful as well as highly motivated and passionate about peace and justice, and flexible/adaptable to changing circumstances both within the organization and in the community. Ability to form effective partnerships and navigate differences in tactics and strategies while maintaining relationships with diverse individuals, organizations, government agencies, and congregations. Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license and access to a reliable car required. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when needed, including travel required. Must live in Miami-Dade County to commute to the Florida office, and be able to travel across other counties. Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual. Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff. Familiarity with Quaker structures including Miami Friends Meeting and Southeastern Yearly Meeting; ability to effectively communicate with Quakers and build trust with this community; and a desire to connect Quakers to immigrant organizing. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands and work environment characteristics described 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. COMPENSATION The AFSC offers a competitive Total Rewards package. This position is Salary Family: Program Job Code Program Coordinator 1, starting salary $58,000. Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, STD & LTD, defined benefit pension plan, 403b match, plus other benefits including vacation, PTO, sabbaticals, extended leaves, holidays, participation in unemployment and worker’s compensation and social security. The American Friends Service Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity within our organization. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. AFSC’s Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is represented. AFSC maintains a deep commitment to a mandate of care for our staff and communities. The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Position duties and expectations change over time. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exclusive or exhaustive list of the job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. If there is ever a time that you are unsure what is expected of you, you are expected to meet with your manager and ask questions. If you are unsure how to perform a certain task, ask your manager before performing.
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