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Seeking Applicants for August 2025-July 2026 Youth Council
Project Unloaded is on a mission to change the culture around guns by reaching young people with the facts: Guns make us less safe. Through social media, community partnerships, and cultural campaigns, we empower young voices to lead us all toward a safer future.
With a quarter of American teens already reached through our social media campaigns, Project Unloaded is building a movement that educates, engages, and inspires—and we want YOU to be a part of it.
As a Youth Council member, you will:
- Create social media content for Project Unloaded’s Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube accounts.
- Advise on upcoming campaigns, partnerships, and strategies to help spread the message that we’re safer unarmed.
- Manage and lead projects—researching and brainstorming ways to move young people away from interest in gun use and ownership.
- Speak out—sharing your voice with peers, press, and supporters.
- Collaborate & build leadership skills—working alongside other youth leaders on strategic initiatives.
- Attend monthly meetings on Zoom and an in-person retreat on October 17-19 in Chicago, with expenses paid by Project Unloaded
- Get PAID—receive a $1,000 stipend for your contributions!
Expected meetings + travel
- The Youth Council will meet virtually up to once per month to weigh in on Project Unloaded campaigns, report on projects, and brainstorm new initiatives.
- The council will have one required in-person meeting, which will take place October 17-19 in Chicago, with travel expenses paid by Project Unloaded. This retreat will be a chance to collaborate, receive training, and help shape upcoming campaigns.
- In between monthly meetings, members can expect to hear from Project Unloaded staff bi-weekly over email or chat, with requests such as:
-Providing feedback on upcoming campaigns or strategies.
– Creating or engaging with social media content, such as Instagram graphics or TikTok videos.
– Collaborating on projects or brainstorming ideas with the team.
Time Commitment: Members should dedicate a few hours per month to meetings, content creation, and engagement while staying responsive to emails, texts, and group messages.
Public-facing responsibilities
Youth Council members will all have some public-facing responsibilities as part of their role.
- In support of Project Unloaded’s Community Partner Program, council members may be asked to join or host local programming.
- Members will have access to Project Unloaded’s toolkit (currently in development) to assist in leading programming at schools, in the community, or on campus.
- Youth Council members are expected to create social media content at least once each month in support of Project Unloaded’s mission.
- Members may also speak to reporters or be quoted on behalf of Project Unloaded. Prior to any media engagements, all members will receive media training.
Youth Council Term
Youth Council members are selected annually with the expectation of serving a one-year term, from August 2025 to July 2026. Current Youth Council members may choose to apply for a second Youth Council term.
Payment
Youth Council members will receive a $1,000 stipend for their contributions. To receive the full stipend and experience, members are expected to:
- Attend and actively participate in monthly meetings.
- Engage in projects, content creation, and campaign efforts.
- Communicate and collaborate with the team via chat, video, and email.
While we recognize that availability may vary, members should aim for consistent engagement to ensure a meaningful contribution to the council’s work. The stipend will be paid in two installments.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted until April 30th. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis throughout May and June to accommodate applicant schedules, with selection decisions announced in July. The Youth Council term is from August 2025 – July 2026.
- Fill out the application here
- If selected, complete a short video call interview to learn more about the role.
Applicants must be between 15-20 years old. Minors must have parental permission to apply.
Privacy Notice
All applications and all interaction with participants and parents will be subject to the privacy practices disclosed in our Participant Privacy Notice.
Position Title: Operations Manager
Location: Fully remote (Chicago preferred)
Reports to: President
Status: Part-time (.5 FTE), exempt
Position Summary
The Operations Manager is responsible for finance, human resources and compliance functions for Project Unloaded. The position reports to the President and will work closely with third-party providers including PEO and accounting firms. Currently a half-time position, the role could expand in its responsibilities in the future.
About Project Unloaded
Project Unloaded works to prevent gun violence by educating, engaging, and empowering teens through cultural campaigns and community partnerships that share a simple message: guns make us less safe. We sit at the intersection of public health, youth engagement, social marketing and culture. Through large-scale, data-backed social media campaigns, teen-facing local programs, and an inspiring youth council, we combine young people’s love of social media with a gun violence prevention message that can reduce gun use and save lives.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Human Resources
● Oversee PEO in carrying out HR functions, including payroll, employee benefits, hiring, and orientation of employees
● Assist with implementation of annual employee reviews and work plans
● Coordinate employee training and professional development
● Help promote an organizational culture that encourages top performance and high morale.
Finance
● Oversee accounting: supervise contracted finance team
● Ensure adherence to non-profit accounting policies and practices
● Support preparation of annual audit
● Review monthly financial reports for accuracy and create additional reports as needed for grants, projects and Board meetings
● Present all relevant financial data for approval to President and Board Treasurer
● Manage contracting process with third party vendors
Compliance and Risk Management
● Work with outside law firm to ensure all business and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance thereof
● Manage renewal of insurance policies
Miscellaneous
● Working with President, help prepare materials for Board Meetings, and take minutes
● Maintain board minutes and other corporate records
● As directed, help to develop, implement and review operational policies and procedures
● Manage travel and logistics for meetings as needed
● Perform other duties as assigned
● Comply with Project Unloaded’s Minor Protection Policy
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability
● At least 5-7 years of relevant work experience
● Experience and acumen in non-profit finance and organizational management
● Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well on a team
● Excellent writing and editing skills
● Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
● Extremely well organized, detail-oriented, and analytical
● Entrepreneurial spirit, strong problem-solving skills, and creative thinking skills
● Flexibility and an openness to evolving responsibilities
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $50,000 – 75,000 (Based on .5 FTE)
Benefits: Paid holiday, sick, and unlimited flexible time off.
Hiring Statement
Project Unloaded is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Project Unloaded’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
E-Verify
Project Unloaded participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.
How to Apply
E-mail your resume and cover letter as PDF attachments to: jobs@projectunloaded.org. Please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled.
Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses. Thank you for your interest.
Location: Fully remote
Reports to: Program Manager, Community Partnerships
Status: Hourly, non-exempt; Temporary
Hours per week: Up to 40 hours/week for up to 10 weeks
Position Summary
Project Unloaded is excited to hire a Community Engagement Intern for Summer 2024. The intern will further Project Unloaded’s Community Partner Program by supporting the creation of a toolkit of resources for teens and youth organizations interested in reducing gun violence by changing cultural narratives around gun use. In addition, this intern will also support implementation of Project Unloaded’s summer 2024 programs in Chicago and Sacramento. Eligible applicants will be incoming and current college or graduate students.
About Project Unloaded
The mission of Project Unloaded is to create a new cultural narrative that guns make us less safe. Research shows that teens and young adults are forming opinions and making decisions about guns. Through creative and cultural campaigns, Project Unloaded establishes safe spaces for open conversations about guns and provides accurate information about gun ownership to inspire the next generation to choose on their own terms not to own or use guns.
Responsibilities and Tasks
- Support the creation of a toolkit for teens and teen-serving organizations interested in addressing gun violence through narrative and culture change
- Research potential community partnerships in Project Unloaded’s key areas of focus
- Manage relevant partnerships for toolkit creation
- Provide technical support for community-based organizations implementing Project Unloaded programming
- Perform other duties as assigned
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $15/hour
Benefits are not available for this position.
How to Apply
E-mail your resume and cover letter as PDF or Word attachments to: info@projectunloaded.org.
Please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled.
Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses.
Thank you for your interest.
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