Community Justice Advocate

The Ameri Corps Community Justice Advocate will support the growing efforts of JOSHUA (Justice Organization Sharing Hope and United for Action) through the active social justice campaigns. This role aids in building awareness, empowering communities, and advancing solutions to disparities caused by systemic barriers. Assist the team with addressing these barriers which are rooted in systemic injustice: poverty, incarceration, racism, housing instability, and lack of access to resources.

The member will have the support of two staff members at JOSHUA as well as a board of directors and three active task forces.

• Engage the community through attendance to JOSHUA meetings and events as well as networking opportunities
• Create and implement a plan to aid the growth of JOSHUA’s media assistance through creative technology efforts, i.e. videography, Tik Tok
• Assist with fundraising efforts on the planning team
• Support task force initiatives by aiding with upcoming events

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Health Coverage
• Living Allowance
• Stipend
• Training

• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Car recommended

• Community Outreach
• Community and Economic Development
• Ex-Offender Reentry
• Education

• Community Organization
• Writing/Editing
• Education
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Leadership
• Counseling
• Conflict Resolution
• General Skills
• Communications