SPF-PFS Community Organizer

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.

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career, we want you to apply!

The Youth Connection is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Southeast Michigan connecting youth to a brighter future. We are committed to providing high-quality youth programs, advocacy and supportive services.