We Are Hiring

We are seeking a part time student organizer/program coordinator. The ideal candidate will provide support to students, assisting with the operation of various programs and initiatives. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about social justice and uplifting young people. We encourage those of diverse backgrounds and similar experiences to our members to apply.

Hours/week: 15

Pay: $12,000 for a 6 month contract

Employment type: independent contractor

Please submit your resume and we will contact qualified candidates to interview.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student recruitment, retention, and engagement initiatives.

• Provide guidance and manage behind-the-scenes tasks to make work for busy high schoolers less tedious.

• Coordinate and facilitate meetings and events such as weekly club meetings at different high schools, executive board retreats, and checkins with community and grant partners.

• Manage budgets and allocate resources for student initiatives and events.

• Develop and maintain communication materials, including social media posts, flyers, and email campaigns.

• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant organizations and stakeholders.

• Conduct research to identify fundraising and grant opportunities.

• Motivating young people to become involved and stay involved in social justice work.

• Maintain budget and create fundraising plan in collaboration with our strategists and fundraisers

• Table at club fairs and events to recruit young people and establish SSU chapters at high schools

Must Have Skills

• Teamwork skills, being able to step up and step back to listen to students.

• Can organize students to follow through on various tasks and campaigns

• Email, technology and social media facilitation.

• People person who loves to talk with, listen and engage young people.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Must be comfortable being managed by high schoolers

• Flexible schedule

• Reliable transportation

Optional Skills

• Videography/editing

About Us

Seattle Student Union is a group of middle and high school students in Seattle working to win real change by organizing students towards collective direct action. We stand up for abortion rights, climate justice, Covid safety, mental health support, Black Lives Matter, Gun Control and any other progressive causes. Founded in January of 2022, we’ve led countless walkouts and rallies and won N95 masks for everyone in the district, $24 million for school mental health counselors and a statewide assault weapons ban among other measures. The group is led entirely by students.