Our strength is amplified with collective action, and you can help make a difference with Creciendo Juntos today!
Creciendo Juntos (CJ) means “growing together” and was launched initially as a fiscally-sponsored program of Piedmont Housing Alliance. CJ was formed in response to an urgent need for culturally responsive services for the growing Latinx community in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Currently CJ is an independent 501c3 and a leading Latinx organization that provides year-round workshops, forums and resources for Latinx communities and Latinx-serving organizations. We are directed by a volunteer board and partner broadly to help strengthen Latinx families’ connections within our community. The mission of Creciendo Juntos is to provide a platform for the voices, needs and wants of the Latinx community in Charlottesville and surrounding counties through education and leadership development. As agents of advocacy and equity, our volunteer network of individuals and organizations strives to strengthen Central Virginia by ensuring that all Latinx individuals have access to the opportunities they need to become resilient leaders in our communities.
Youth Organizer Position:
(Download PDF Job Description here)
Creciendo Juntos is seeking a part-time Youth Organizer who is looking to expand their grassroots organizing, programmatic, and leadership skills. The ideal candidate is someone who has vision, is a self-starter, and is eager to build Latinx youth organizing power in the Charlottesville area. Please note that while we’re looking for someone with a community organizing background, the day-to-day tasks of this position may include other responsibilities not listed below to meet the needs of the organization.
CJ is undergoing a strategic planning process that is redefining our mission, vision, and programs. The youth organizer will play a crucial role in defining future campaigns, base-building and outreach strategies, as well as serving as a liaison between the Board and the youth we serve.
Join us in empowering the next generation of Latinx leaders and making a lasting impact in our community!
Duties and Responsibilities include Program coordination, youth engagement and outreach, contribution to the organization’s fundraising and operations, and generally expanding the reach and success of the organization. See the job description above for more details.
Position Details
This position is part-time (30 hrs per week).
Compensation rate is $25 per hour.
- Benefits include 11 federal holidays, additional PTO, and professional development funds.
TO APPLY: please send a cover letter and resume to juntos@cj-network.org. Optional: Feel free to submit supplemental materials you would like us to review with your application (video, writing sample, portfolio, etc).
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Target start date is Dec 2024.