Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS) is rapidly becoming Scotland’s major voice for BPoC children and young people. Established two years ago as a small youth work organisation oriented towards BPoC youths, we have grown as a centre of support, creativity and activism for our community. Our team of 25-30 staff members – almost all of us BPoC young people – aim to make IYS a community space, a source of support and a champion for all BPoC children and young people in Scotland.
We centre anti-racism and the experiences of BPoC young people in schools, at work and in personal lives through our Education, Restless Natives and Youth Work programmes. Our governmental and sectoral advocacy is an extension of these priorities, which focuses on upending the entrenched inequalities and structural exclusion that have cut BPoC young people out of decision-making that shapes our lives. When IYS join these spaces of decision-making, we are often the only people present directly engaged and connected into the lives of BPoC young people. Our growing presence in Scotland emanates from this unique position – as both an advocacy organisation and community-oriented organisation.
In response to our dramatic growth over the past year, IYS has restructured our organisation to better reflect our unique profile and ambition for change. This includes the development of the new Fundraiser and Monitoring Manager.
If you wish to be considered for one of our vacancies, please complete the application form in full and return it by the specified closing date/time to recruitment@Interculturalyouthscotland.org
CVs will not be accepted.
Please refer to the job description when you complete the personal statement section.
Please be aware that if there is a large volume of applications, Intercultural Youth Scotland may not inform candidates of the outcome of their application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful in your application.
Data Protection Notice: Intercultural Youth Scotland will use this information solely for the intended reason it was gathered. All copies, physical and electronic, will be destroyed six months after the closing date if the applicant is unsuccessful.
Closing date: Saturday 8th October 2022