YLabs Is Hiring Youth Leadership Fellow– Remote US-Based Opportunity to Expand Asking for a Friend Platform|Closing Date: June 5, 2026 @Remote US-Based Opportunity to Expand Asking for a Friend Platform|Closing Date: June 5, 2026

YLabs Job Summary

Job Title: Youth Leadership Fellow
Job Location: United States (Remote)
Closing Date: June 5, 2026
Contract: June to October (with potential extension)
Pay Rate: $5,000 USD/month (entry-level fellowship rate)

About YLabs

YLabs is a leading global organization specializing in youth-driven digital innovation, focusing on adolescent health, climate resilience, and economic opportunities.

Founded in 2014 at Harvard Innovation Lab, YLabs collaborates with young people worldwide to co-create inclusive digital solutions that empower youth agency and improve lives across 18 countries.

Job Summary

YLabs seeks a highly motivated Youth Leadership Fellow to support the national expansion of AskingforaFriend.org, a digital platform co-designed with youth to provide accessible resources on sexual health, mental health, identity, and gender-based violence.

The fellow will work remotely to help scale the platform from California to all 50 states, creating content, building partnerships, and shaping marketing strategies.

The position demands a passion for youth health and digital engagement, with a commitment of 50-100% time from June to October, with the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

Content Development and Support

• Create decision support tools, health quizzes, and FAQ responses based on youth submissions, with expert review.
• Develop engaging content tailored to diverse youth needs and experiences.

Partnership Building

• Engage with organizations and individuals to foster strategic collaborations that expand platform reach.
• Support outreach efforts to grow the platform’s visibility and impact.

Marketing Campaign Support

• Assist in designing and implementing a national marketing campaign for fall launch.
• Contribute to social media content, paid ads, and organic outreach efforts to engage young audiences.

Advocacy and Representation

• Represent Asking for a Friend at webinars, conferences, and public speaking opportunities.
• Support long-term positioning of the platform as a trusted resource for youth across the US.

Candidate Profile

Essential Skills and Experience

• Passion for youth agency, health, and digital engagement.
• Experience in public health, health education, advocacy, or related fields.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills tailored to adolescents.
• Personal lived experience or community connection to the platform’s target demographic.
• Ability to build relationships with youth, organizations, and stakeholders.

Preferred Attributes

• Non-traditional backgrounds are welcome.
• Enthusiasm for youth-led innovation and social impact projects.
• Creative thinker with a proactive attitude toward expanding digital health resources.

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit their application by June 5, 2026, including:

• An updated resume.
• A 2-5 minute video answering:
• Who are you and why do you care about Asking for a Friend?

• Why do you want to be the Youth Leadership Fellow?
• What makes you the best fit?
• What new quiz, decision support tool, or FAQ would you create for AFAF?

How to Submit

• Upload the video to Google Drive or YouTube, ensuring it is accessible.
• Paste the link in the application form.
• Submit your resume and video link through the YLabs application portal.

Join our info session:
Date: Friday, May 29th at 11 am PST
Register here: [https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9MlDKwBjQtO4qEFCwdxs5Q#/registration]

Equal Opportunity Statement

YLabs is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

They encourage applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected categories.

All offers are conditional on background checks.

Interested in Making an Impact?

Apply now to be part of a youth-led movement shaping digital health resources for young Americans.