Program Coordinator - Eastern Coachella Valley

Youth Leadership Institute (yli) brings together young people and their adult allies to create positive community change that promotes social justice and racial equity. With community-based programs based in Fresno, San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo, Merced, Long Beach and the Eastern Coachella Valley, yli engages young people of color, low-income youth, and other impacted youth as advocates of social change.

yli CORE VALUES

• Inclusion: Young people are profoundly impacted by policies affecting their communities. yli brings youth to the table and works to institutionalize youth voice in the decision-making process.
• Innovation: Youth can often see a way forward where adults cannot. yli encourages youth to identify and implement their own solutions to the issues their communities face.
• Social Justice: Throughout history, young people have ignited and led social justice movements to create a better world for everyone. yli helps them to focus their attention on the root causes of injustice, and sharpen the skills they need to tackle them.
• Community: Nobody can do it alone! Through relationship and coalition-building, yli feeds the connective tissue within our communities to power our movements with the brilliance, resourcefulness, and wisdom of our partners.

We are looking for a Program Coordinator (PC) in Eastern Coachella Valley. The PC will work in partnership with youth (ages 12-24) to organize, empower, and mobilize youth and their communities to win real improvements for Riverside County young people.

The PC will train and support youth leaders to develop and deepen political consciousness, assess and understand the issues impacting their health and well being, build relationships and partnerships with other youth and community supporters, and drive countywide and local community campaigns that mobilize supporters, create long-term systems and/or policy change, and build power for future victories.

This individual is responsible for managing all of the logistics and functional tasks necessary for meeting the goals and objectives of the assigned programs, and for ensuring that the young people are experiencing high-quality and culturally relevant leadership opportunities.

The PC will support the implementation of systems-change strategy, with a specific focus on environmental justice and mental health. This will include supporting youth-led research, advocacy, community outreach, and engaging with local and statewide decision makers and partners to advance these priorities.

If you’re a good fit for this position, we encourage you to apply! Send us your resume and cover letter on our website.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Commitment to social justice, public health, and community organizing as strategies to affect change
• B.A. and/or a minimum 2-3 years relevant experience in field of youth development
• Experience with social media and media relations
• Demonstrated capacity to work with youth and adults from communities of color and low-income communities
• Able to work some evenings and weekends
• Access to a personal vehicle and clean driving record, with the ability to transport youth

This position begins on January 4, 2027, and requires in-person work in the Eastern Coachella Valley office or in the community 4 days per week, with the option to work remotely on the 5th day.

This is a full-time non-exempt position with a rate of $25.58/hr. Compensation includes yli’s generous benefits package:

• Fully-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance (free options available for all staff, and yli pays 50% of dependent premiums)
• Paid time off (~50 days per year with Wellness Leave, Vacation/PTO, holidays, breaks, and your birthday holiday combined)
• $500/year for mental health or lifestyle spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Health, commuter, and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan with 4% match after one year of service

Review the full job description here. To apply, visit our website.

NO RECRUITERS

Inclusion sits at the center of yli’s programs.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. People of color, LGBT persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Youth Alumni who have participated and completed programs at yli are strongly encouraged to apply. yli is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, ancestry, age, medical condition, ability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status and/or any other protected basis.