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The Office of Youth and Families is proud to partner with the National Parent Leadership Institute (NPLI) to bring the Parent Leadership Training Institute to the City of New Orleans. NPLI is a parent-centered organization that partners with parents and communities to equip families with the civic skills, knowledge, and opportunities to be leading advocates for children at home, school, and in the community
The Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) is free and meets over the course of 20 weeks. Parents and caregivers from diverse backgrounds join PLTI to learn and grow together in service of their children and community. Meals and childcare are provided when the class meets in person. Meal stipends are offered when the class meets virtually. The classes are conducted in English with interpretation for English and Spanish speakers.
Who is Eligible
Any parent and/or caregiver that desires to improve the lives of children, families and communities can apply.
Are you Interested? Please Apply Below!
Aplicación en español Aqui
English Application Here
OYF is looking to hire a PLTI Assistant help support the implementation of its parent leadership training initiative for New Orleans and surrounding parish residents wishing to improve the lives of children, families, and communities. On average the position is up to 10 hours per week over the course of 50 weeks. The position pays $18 per hour.
The role of the assistant is to support the PLTI Site Coordinator. Through PLTI, participants will practice communication, public speaking, and media advocacy skills; understand budgets, policy, and laws that effect children; learn how to work in political systems; and work on a culminating community project.
This position requires superb communication and organizational skills. If you are interested in applying for this position, please consult the attached job description and submit your resume to Benita Cochran at Benita.Cochran@nola.gov by Friday, October 4, 2024.