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Verified Pay check_circle $30000 - $35000 per year
Hours Full-time
Location Detroit, MI 48207
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Job Description
Position Title: SPF-PFS Community Organizer
Location: Metro Detroit, MI
Organization: The Youth Connection
Reports To: Director of Community Outreach
Salary: $30,000 – $35,000 + Benefits
Type: Full-Time | FLSA Status: Exempt
 
Make a Real Impact in Your Community:
Are you passionate about empowering youth and creating real change in your community?
The Youth Connection is looking for a Community Organizer to help lead youth-driven initiatives focused on leadership development, substance use prevention, and community change in Metro Detroit.
 
This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to mentor youth, build powerful community partnerships, and grow your career in nonprofit leadership.
 
What You’ll Do:
  • Build and support youth leadership groups in Metro Detroit.
  • Organize and mobilize youth and adults around community initiatives.
  • Develop relationships with schools, parents, and community partners.
  • Support college campus outreach and organizing efforts.
  • Help plan and execute community campaigns and events.
  • Facilitate workshops, trainings, and youth engagement activities.
  • Assist with program evaluation and data tracking.
 
What You Bring:
Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • 1+ year experience in community work, youth programs, or organizing.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and auto insurance.
 
Preferred:
  • Experience with youth development, community organizing, or prevention programs.
  • Passion for working with youth and underserved communities.
  • Comfortable facilitating groups, workshops, or trainings.
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office or similar tools).
 
Why Join The Youth Connection?
  • Meaningful Work – Directly impact youth and your community.
  • Career Growth – Build skills in leadership, organizing, and program development.
  • Supportive Team – Work alongside passionate, mission-driven professionals.
  •  Hands-On Experience – Lead real initiatives, not just support them.
 
Work Environment:
  • Work primarily forty (40) weekday hours (some evenings/weekends required).
  • Community-based work across Metro Detroit (Wayne County).
  • Combination of fieldwork, office work, and events.

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Posting ID: 1270370007 Posted: 2026-06-24 Job Title: Spf