Georgia Youth Justice Coalition seeks a full-time ** Training Manager** to translate proven best practices within organizing and advocacy into stronger skills, more confident leaders, more effective programs, and greater impact in communities across Georgia.
About the Georgia Youth Justice Coalition
Georgia Youth Justice Coalition is a youth-led nonprofit that cultivates youth leadership in democracy. Our work to engage communities, activate youth, and promote civic education empowers young Georgians as changemakers within their communities. Founded as a grassroots youth organization in 2021, Georgia Youth Justice Coalition now maintains an organizing presence in 16 counties and 20 college campuses. To learn more about us, visit georgiayouthjustice.org.
About the Position
As the Training Manager, you will work directly with the Senior Organizing Manager, youth staff, and youth volunteers to turn established organizing and advocacy practices into effective trainings, constructive coaching, and stronger performance on the ground in our communities. The ideal candidate for the role is a perceptive person who finds purpose in helping young organizers develop the confidence and skills to succeed. They are a clear communicator, discerning listener, and persistent motivator who approaches every challenge with curiosity and believes that effective training requires preparation, practice, and a willingness to adapt. They believe that our responsibility does not end when a training concludes, but continues as we show up alongside young Georgians and help them turn what they have learned into meaningful action.
Role Responsibilities
Develop and maintain training materials, talking points, and practical resources for advocacy, base engagement, and direct voter contact.
Facilitate interactive trainings that prepare youth staff, chapter leaders, and volunteers to organize effectively and confidently engage their communities.
Work alongside staff and volunteers at canvassing shifts, phonebanks, and individual meetings to identify challenges, model effective practices, and improve performance.
Prepare young Georgians to draft public comments, testify at public meetings and legislative hearings, and communicate directly with elected officials.
Evaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback, observed performance, and follow up to identify opportunities for continued learning and improvement.
Core Team Member Responsibilities
Ensure the team is up-to-date on internal needs and escalate issues as they arise, acting with discretion and handling information with care.
Communicate proactively with your manager and your teammates when challenges arise, offering direct, respectful feedback and solutions-oriented thinking.
Approach youth leadership with real respect and care, recognizing their skills, insight, experience, and development as essential to organizational decisions and success.
Foster and maintain a positive, productive team culture.
Qualifications
Familiarity with grassroots organizing, an ability to explain complex ideas simply, and a track record of helping people improve through consistent follow through.
Culturally competent in building and maintaining relationships across lines of difference such as race, class, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and flexibility with a willingness to meet and exceed goals, implement feedback, and problem-solve effectively.
Strong commitment to progressive values and to do the work that needs to be done.
Have a driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
Working at the Georgia Youth Justice Coalition
This is a full-time, permanent position that reports to the Senior Organizing Manager. Car travel within the state of Georgia will be required 30-35% for general execution of the role. We offer a generous benefits package which includes unlimited PTO; professional development stipend; and insurance plans for health, dental, and vision. Applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to Georgia for this in person role.
Salary: $47,000 - $55,000 based on experience