About Destiny Arts Center

Destiny Arts Center’s mission is to inspire and ignite social change through the arts. For over 35 years, Destiny Arts Center has been committed to supporting young people as they develop their skills as artists, global citizens, and advocates for peace in their communities and beyond. Through dance and martial arts, young people learn to perform and express themselves, overcome challenges, and connect with others. Destiny Arts Center partners with over 40 schools and organizations each year to bring programs to young people. At our North Oakland arts center, we offer pay-what-you-can afterschool, weekend, and summer programs. Our work is focused on creating safe and inclusive spaces for creative expression: welcoming and caring for every young person who joins us, providing opportunities to learn, grow, and heal, and using movement arts to forge meaningful transformation in our young people and collectively in our communities.

Summary of the Role:

Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Youth Leadership Coordinator will support the formation of and serve as the primary point of contact of the Youth Advisory Board. The Youth Leadership Coordinator will also help recruit youth participants for the Youth Advisory Board.

Customary Schedule:

• 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday - Friday
• Weekends/evenings as needed

Responsibilities:

• Develop recruitment materials and outreach strategy for YAB members.
• Begin recruitment for YAB members.
• Selection and announcement of initial YAB members.
• YAB orientation to establish group norms, goals and later develop a plan for YAB member transitions.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge related to case management and youth development.
• Contribute to program evaluation efforts by collecting data, tracking outcomes, and identifying areas for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Youth outreach and development experience
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care principles and best practices in youth development.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to establish rapport and build trust with clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively coordinate services with community partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in the Oakland area is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Annual Salary: $60,000-$64,000
• Unlimited PTO - this is in addition to 3 Destiny closure weeks per year as well as all federal holidays
• Competitive medical and dental benefits 
• 4% 401K retirement contribution match
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA  
• Employee Assistance Program     

Destiny Arts Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  We welcome diverse applicants. Please let us know if you need accommodations for the interview process.