Justice Outside

??Our Workshop Series is BACK! This December, we will be hosting our December Workshop Series— an intimate collection of transformative workshops led by alumnx of our Outdoor Educators Institute and Rising Leaders Fellowship. Join us as we gather in community via Zoom. Being with Nature and Ourselves: https://loom.ly/DYeUiNc Reimagining Live Laugh Love: Tough Conversations for an Easeful Home: https://loom.ly/EJGlsMA ?See you soon!? #WeAreJusticeOutside #December #Workshops #Nature #Reimagining

??Join the Justice Outside team as our Communications & Advocacy Coordinator! We're seeking a creative communicator passionate about advancing racial justice in the outdoor & environmental movement. Help us amplify diverse voices and build meaningful partnerships across digital platforms. ??What you'll do: ? Lead digital influencer engagement ? Create compelling content across social channels ? Support our podcast production ? Drive advocacy initiatives ? Manage media partnerships ??What we offer: ? $26.44-$27.40/hr ? Unlimited PTO ? Remote-first culture (US-based) ? Health & dental benefits ? Professional development support ?Ideal candidates have: ? 2+ years in communications/marketing ? Design & video creation skills ? Strong DEI commitment ? Experience with social media management ??Remote position (US-based) ??Full job description: https://lnkd.in/gdx5Jdrx ??Apply by sending your resume, cover letter & writing sample to [email protected] Decisions expected by early February 2024! #JobAlert #Communications #OutdoorIndustry #RemoteWork

? Meet another incredible grantee: Trips for Kids Bay Area! They're revolutionizing youth access to biking and the outdoors, serving over 600 young people this year alone—92% from BIPOC communities. Through trail rides, bike mechanics workshops, and earn-a-bike programs, they're creating pathways to adventure for youth who have traditionally lacked access. This Giving Tuesday, your support helps: ??Provide bikes to youth who earn them ??Create after-school biking programs ??Train future bike mechanics ??Expand youth trail rides ??Support essential facility upgrades Join us in backing organizations that transform lives through outdoor access. Give today: https://loom.ly/QG3iHBE Together, we're building a more equitable outdoors, one ride at a time. ?? #GivingTuesday2024 #OutdoorsForAll #YouthEmpowerment #BayArea

Meet one of our transformative grantees: Philly Gear Library! As Philadelphia's only gear library, they're breaking down the biggest barrier to outdoor adventure: equipment costs. Every piece of gear they lend creates a new adventurer, a stronger community, and a more inclusive outdoors. This Giving Tuesday, your support helps: ? Create first-time campers ? Host group adventures ? Train community leaders ? Expand gear access Join us in backing organizations that make the outdoors truly accessible to all. Give today! Together, we're opening trails to everyone. ??? #GivingTuesday2024 #OutdoorsForAll #PhillyGearLibrary

??We’re so excited to share that applications are now open for our Outdoors Educators Institute (OEI) in the Bay Area and Central Valley! Learn more and apply here: https://loom.ly/d_FG0tI OEI is a free, immersive training program for young adults, 18-26, interested in or currently pursuing careers in outdoor education, facilitation, and leadership. Participants will learn key outdoor skills and gain practical expertise to discuss the most critical social and environmental justice issues of our time. Trainings are held in the evenings (virtual) and on the weekends (in-person) from March to June. Make sure to share this opportunity with your friends and networks. Applications close on January 6, 2025! #BayArea #CentralValley

??Join us for a fun community hike at Mission Trails Regional Park!?? As we come together post-election, this hike is more than just a walk in nature— it’s a chance to reconnect, recharge, and remind ourselves of the power of community healing. This easy, family-friendly 2-mile hike offers time to reflect, connect with new friends, and find strength in nature and community. Let’s share in the restorative power of the outdoors and celebrate the collective spirit that keeps us moving forward on December 7th from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119. RSVP here: https://loom.ly/8YdWyUI #JusticeOutside #CommunityHike #Hiking #SanDiego #MissionTrails

Join us TOMORROW! Learn health tips for field work, conservation projects, and cultural aspects. This workshop will be lead by G. Cat Ami (he/him), 2022 Rising Leaders Fellow! He is the Program Coordinator for Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps in Albuquerque since 2021. Cat descends from the nations of Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Hopi, Tewa, and Hunkpapa. Growing up among his ancestral homelands in Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico, Cat offers a multifaceted Indigenous perspective in his leadership with ALCC, Conservation Legacy, and in partnerships with various federal, state, local, nonprofit and tribal agencies. RSVP here: https://loom.ly/pc1cz8Y #JusticeOutside #Mindfullness #MindBodySpirit

Calling all Central Valley, California friends: come kayak with us! Join us, Outdoor Afro, and the San Joaquin Parkway Conservation Trust for a FREE kayak tour on the San Joaquin River. Meet new people and learn about the varied ecosystems in the Central Valley.????♀? Space is limited so RSVP as soon as you can! Read more about this free event here: https://loom.ly/e_xk3xE See you there! ?? #Kayaking #SanJoaquinRiver #CentralValley

Don’t miss out! This Saturday, November 9th is our Mindful Stillness workshop.????♀? Daviel Franco (she/her), and Outdoor Educators alumnx, will lead this workshop which will include sound healing, Reiki, light language, and crystal work. Daviel is a Reiki Master with seven years of experience in mindfulness meditation practices.?? RSVP for this workshop here: https://loom.ly/FJJkeo4 #JusticeOutside #Mindfullness #Stillness #Meditation #Reiki

??TOMORROW we kick off our first November workshop series!?? ??Join us for “Storytelling through Songwriting” on Wednesday, November 6 at 4:30pm PST via Zoom. Express yourself through lyrics, writing exercises, and group discussions facilitated by Anka Rashed (she/her). Anka is a 2023 Rising Leaders Fellow and her musical journey started out in Hong Kong, blossomed during her time at university in Illinois, and finally rooted in Montana. She has over a decade of experience playing and writing music, and is happiest when engaging with other music/art and their creators. She is currently involved in two musical projects: The Dawn Patrol & Chelsea Helsinki and the Delusion. RSVP for this workshop here: https://loom.ly/DNxvwNY #JusticeOutside #Storytelling #SongWriting #WorkshopSeries #NatureIsForEveryone