Youth and Schools Gun Violence Prevention Organizer

We're hiring a youth and education organizer to work with students, parents and teachers to make our schools safe. 

About the Position:

The Youth and Schools Gun Violence Prevention Organizer will have a key role to play in our work to implement Michigan’s new gun laws.

Schools are a key site for the implementation of the new gun safety laws, particularly safe storage. Our goal is to recruit a number of schools and districts to take part in school safety programming. This programming includes training for educators, gun lock distribution, education for students and parents about the new gun safety laws, and model policies for school safety planning and ERPO use.

The Organizer will work to recruit students, parents and teachers to take part in advocacy work in a few key districts in Metro-Detroit. The Organizer will train these participants in gun safety issues and leadership. The organizer will then facilitate their creation of an advocacy plan and support their engagement with relevant school leaders.

The organizer will also work to coordinate work among various coalition partners.

Working Conditions:

This is a remote position, which will require occasional travel (2-4 times per month) for in-person meetings locally.

The position requires that the applicant be able to work remotely, with reliable access to broadband internet and cell phone connections, as well as their own equipment.

This position will require in the range of 20-40 hours of work per week, depending on the week.

To apply:

Send a resume and 1-2 page cover letter to [email protected]