We’re Hiring! Black Youth Justice Program (“BYJP”) Facilitators (Copy)
Overview
Level Justice is recruiting Program Facilitators to lead justice education sessions during the 2024/25 academic year as part of our Black Youth Justice Program (BYJP). If you are a Black-identified law student interested in working with youth to provide justice education, then this is an excellent opportunity for you.
About Level Justice
As a national justice education and human rights charity, Level provides innovative, targeted programs for youth, law students, and legal professionals. Our work is deeply rooted in the community and aims to inspire positive change towards equity and justice in people’s lives, communities, and legal systems.
About BYJP
The BYJP offers culturally relevant justice education that increases students' knowledge of the justice system, builds positive relations between Black youth and the legal sector, imparts important leadership skills, and sparks interest in legal careers.
The BYJP aims to:
Engage Black youth in exciting and collaborative justice-based activities
Create meaningful relationships between Black youth and the Canadian justice system
Inspire Black youth to explore legal sector careers and enhance diversity in law
Increase a sense of belonging and support in the justice sector
Build the confidence, critical thinking, and leadership skills of Black youth
BYJP is rooted in building trust, acknowledging harms, as well as imagining alternative and equitable justice systems.
Hours & Compensation
Approximately 2 hours per week for 3 months during the school year (tentatively January to March 2025). Program Facilitators will be paid $85 per session delivery.
Responsibilities
The Program Facilitator will report directly to the Program Manager. The responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Facilitate in-classroom and/or virtual justice education sessions with students based on curriculum and materials provided by Level Justice
Recruit 3-5 lawyer and/or law student volunteers to support with program delivery
Connect with local Black lawyers and judges to support program delivery
Supervise and mentor volunteers by providing direction, input, and feedback
Organize and execute field trips for students to local courthouse, law firm, etc.
Conduct pre- and post-program evaluations by administering student, volunteer and teacher surveys and in-person/small group interviews
We are currently looking for facilitators in Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax. The programs will be running primarily in-person.
While we welcome applications from all, Black-identifying law students are highly encouraged to apply. If you identify as Black, please include this information in your application.
How to Apply
Please send a resume and brief cover letter to Fatima Ahmed, Social Justice Program Manager, at fatima@leveljustice.org. Be sure to have the following as a subject line: “First Name_Last Name_Location_Position.” For example: “Seema_Dho_Toronto_BYJPFacilitator.”
Please apply by December 20th, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Only prospective candidates will be contacted for an informal virtual discussion. We thank you for your interest.
