Young Advocates Program - Chicago, Illinois

Young Invincibles is building a movement!

We are looking for young adults who are ready and excited to become the next generation of community leaders.

This unique, hands-on program trains young people to engage in their communities around the major issues shaping our generation.

The Young Advocates Program is a leadership development initiative of Young Invincibles (YI)—a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to amplify the voices of young adults in the political process and expand economic opportunity for our generation.

YI cultivates and empowers young, courageous leaders who are driving transformative policy change to make higher education more affordable, expand healthcare access, and secure quality jobs.

Young Advocates work alongside our regional offices in California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Texas to strengthen youth voices across these issue areas.

The program is an excellent opportunity for young adults ages 18 to 34 to develop advocacy and leadership skills, gain hands-on experience in public policy, and build connections with peers and mentors.

Our Advocates are passionate about YI’s mission and committed to building youth power to create positive change in their communities.

ELIGIBILITY  The Young Advocates Program is open to young adults ages 18–34 living in or attending school in one of our regional states :

• California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, or Texas.

Applicants must :

Because spaces are limited and participants are paid, please only apply if you can commit to attending all sessions and completing program activities through May 8, 2026.

Program Dates :

State Pay Rate  California $17.87 Colorado $19.29 Illinois $16.60 New York $17.00 Texas $15.00 Application process :

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT YI is an equal employment opportunity employer and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.