Interested in youth work?

Want to help us build a one-of-a-kind youth program for middle and high school students?

Come serve on a diverse team to design, implement, and improve spaces for youth to learn and practice changemaking skills. You and your team will do this by creating thoughtful, culturally responsive workshops and experiences to enhance learning.

Ready to grow?

Are you searching for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally?

Over 11 months, fellows embark on a unique experience that includes collaboration and creativity with your team in an office environment and high-energy youth programming on Saturdays. We provide training for the first few weeks, however much of the learning happens over the service year. You’ll be exposed to many opportunities to practice leadership and curriculum design while receiving coaching from staff.

Ready to be a leader?

Recruit a diverse cohort of middle, high school, and college aged youth from all over Los Angeles or Stockton, CA through engaging presentations and community outreach. With your team, gain the experience and skills to effectively facilitate youth learning around complex community issues.

Role Details

  • Recruit a diverse community of middle and high school students through engaging presentations, workshops, and targeted outreach in your site’s location.

    Nurture and cultivate relationships with schools, community-based partners, and families to help youth access local community-based organizations and leaders.

    Design curriculum and learning experiences (field trips) for participants to build community and learn about complex community issues.

    Coach a small learning community of Changeist participants in civic reflection, enhancing their learning and experience.

    Utilize data to improve the quality of program week to week.

    Lead special projects that will build on the current work of the organization.

  • Bi-weekly Living Allowance

    Post-service Segal Education Award (for those who have not earned the value of two full awards)

    Option to enroll in Changeist AmeriCorps member health insurance program

    Loan forbearance on qualifying student loans

    Professional and leadership development

    Childcare for parents who qualify

  • Be between 17-26 years old

    Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident (Authorization to work in the U.S. is not sufficient . Those with DACA status unfortunately are not eligible at this time)

    Have a GED, high school diploma, some college or college and/or advanced degree

    Have served no more than three terms in an AmeriCorps state or national program

    Agree to pass a criminal background check

  • Los Angeles, CA

    Stockton, CA

Youth Empowerment Fellow Testimonies

Lauren L. - Stockton Fellow 21’

“Working with Changeist affirmed my passion for education. Additionally, working directly with young people and having the agency to design my own curriculum boosted my confidence. Changeist’s collaborative environment allowed me to learn from my peers in the program, challenging my assumptions and pushing me to improve my practice.”

Chau Anh N. - Stockton Fellow 22’

“Seeing the behind-the-scenes as a high school alum makes me appreciate Changeist even more because I see the amount of effort channeled into creating these spaces. I’ve always loved Changeist as a participant, and now as a Changeist AmeriCorps member I really appreciate the types of experiences Changeist creates.”

Saria A. - Los Angeles Fellow 23’

“Being a part of Changeist, working with young folks across the Los Angeles region has taught me so much about life, about working for a greater cause, and most importantly about holding onto hope for a better future for ourselves and for those around us and those to come.”