Peace Ambassador - Work Experience Opportunity with Nonprofit na PACE

Compensation: $20.00 per hour
Position: Part-time/Contract/Temporary

PACE has partnered with Paving the Road to Success, a local nonprofit to offer an exciting work experience opportunity. The individual will be hired by PACE and gain work experience at Paving the Road to Success as an PEACE AMBASSADOR. The position will be based on site at Paving the Road to Success office located at address: 520 S. La Fayette Park Place, Suite 204, Los Angeles, CA 90057
https://pacela.org
https://pavingtheroadtosuccess.org/

ABOUT OUR PARTNER

Paving the Road to Success is more than just a nonprofit; it is a movement, an unwavering beacon of hope that resonates throughout Los Angeles to help illuminate the paths of whose whose spirits have been dimmed by hardship. It's mission is simple yet profound, to create a brighter future for underserved communities, with a primary focus on those affected by the criminal justice system. It's multifaceted approach encompasses a diverse range of initiatives, all aimed at creating a harmonious, thriving community such as workforce development, substance abuse support, creating social enterprises, fighting food insecurity and more. Please visit the organizations website to learn more: https://pavingtheroadtosuccess.org/

SUMMARY

The Peace Ambassador serves as a frontline advocate for youth safety, emotional wellness, and community trust. This role supports violence intervention efforts by building authentic relationships, modeling emotional intelligence, and facilitating safe passages for youth in high-impact zones. Peace Ambassadors embody the values of healing, accountability, and empowerment, acting as visible symbols of unity and care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Youth Engagement & Mentorship

• Build consistent, trauma-informed relationships with youth during school transitions, community events, and crisis moments.
• Serve as a trusted adult presence, offering emotional support, conflict mediation, and guidance.

Safety Passage & Visibility

• Provide safe passage support during school arrival/dismissal and community transitions.
• Wear branded gear to increase visibility and reinforce staff unity and organizational identity

Violence Intervention & De-escalation

• Respond to community tensions with calm, culturally responsive de-escalation strategies
• Collaborate with staff and partners to identify and interrupt cycles of violence.

Community Collaboration

• Share insights from community collaborations to inform program design and strategic partnerships.

Reporting & Documentation

• Submit timely notes and incident reports as applicable to support monthly programmatic reporting
• Participate in reflective supervision and team debriefs.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Deep connection to the community and lived experience navigating systems of violence and healing.
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and cultural humility.
• Ability to remain calm and grounded in high-stress environments.
• Commitment to restorative practices and youth empowerment.
• Reliable transportation and flexible availability are preferred.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required; must have two-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna or a single-dose of Johnson & Johnson. Those that need a medical or religious exemption must reach out separately.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Compensation is $20.00 per hour.
• This position is a temporary work experience/job training opportunity. This position will end once you reach 400 hours maximum.
• The work schedule varies from agency to agency, but this is a part-time temporary position. There are no benefits tied to training positions.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required; must have two-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna or a single-dose of Johnson & Johnson. Those that need a medical or religious exemption must reach out separately.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• All applicants MUST upload resume AND complete online application on our website to be considered: https://pacela.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=3559844#job

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical demands represent the requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, talk, and hear. The employee will frequently use their hands and fingers to operate a computer, handle documents, and perform data entry. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, and lift or move items up to 25 lbs. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision for reading documents and working on a computer.