JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Community Programs Manager Literacy for Environmental Justice (LEJ) is a place-based nonprofit organization which for 20 years has strengthened at-risk communities and the natural environment in Southeast San Francisco, with an emphasis on engagement with children and youth. Our work has ranged from campaigns to addressing food deserts in the Bayview/Hunters Point District, organizing grassroots momentum to close polluting energy plants, developing San Francisco’s first net zero energy and Bayview Hunters Point’s first LEED Platinum-Certified green building, and spearheading a ..read more

LEJ is seeking a new Nursery Manager to operate our native plant nursery that produces over 60,000 plants for community restoration projects each year. If you or someone you know has nursery experience, check out our job description and email your cover letter and resume to patrick.rump@lejyouth.org. We look forward to hearing from you! Nursery Manager Literacy for Environmental Justice (LEJ)  San Francisco, California  www.lejyouth.org ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION  Founded in 1998 by a coalition of youth, educators, and community leaders, LEJ is one of San Francisco’s cornerstone env ..read more

Friends, neighbors, and partners of LEJ, We invite you to join in our effort to restore land, health, and community connection in southeast San Francisco. Please consider giving to LEJ this Giving Tuesday and holiday season. LEJ has had an impactful year, serving over 500 local, underrepresented youth with kayaking, hiking, environmental justice history, and naturalist activities. Young people told us what they learned: “I enjoyed nature and trying to help it more than I thought,” “There are other things to do instead of staying indoors all day,” and “I actually like exploring and seeking ani ..read more

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT  Eco Apprentice: Winter-Spring 2023  ________________________   Join LEJ’s Eco-Apprenticeship program this winter and spring! Literacy for Environmental Justice (LEJ) is a community-based nonprofit organization which works to strengthen at-risk communities and the natural environment in southeast San Francisco, with an emphasis on engagement with youth. Our work, spanning the last twenty four years, has ranged from campaigns to address food deserts in the Bayview/Hunters Point District, organizing grassroots momentum to shut-down polluting energy plants, t ..read more

Literacy for Environmental Justice (LEJ) is on target to complete a rainwater harvest system, native plant demonstration area, expanded community gardens, native plant nursery infrastructure, and an educational and gathering space for community residents. Through this project, we’re trying to reduce the impact to the sewer system and build a green infrastructure showcase for the community to learn and engage with while providing equitable access to nature and community space. This grant project was initiated approximately 8 or 9 years ago in response to public input through the State Parks Gen ..read more

This summer, LEJ Eco-Apprentices took part in a soils analysis study in Southeast San Francisco. On August 17th, EcoApprentices presented at the Bayview Hunters Point Environmental Task Force Meeting. The topic was: “Lead Contamination in San Francisco Neighborhoods.” View the presentation here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nBZwo-Crzkifpi2d4FTxbOB3bZreVHpt/view?ts=63050af8 Community Programs Manager, Russ Aguilar, reports, “We had 5 Eco-Apprentices who learned about the importance of environmental monitoring, and took air, soil, and water quality tests in Southeast San Francisco. Partnerin ..read more

Join our thriving team of environmental justice educators and advocates in Bayview Hunters Point. Position Overview Programs 50% Helps plan and implement Eco-Apprentice Program for 2023 season Trains Eco-Apprentices on Environmental Education curriculum  Co-leads kayaking and overnight Camping programs at Candlestick State Recreation Area Updates pre-program materials and leading pre-program in-class presentations in Southeast San Francisco Supports all LEJ events which include: community advocacy, outreach/networking meetings, and campaigns Attends Monthly Convener Meetings representing ..read more

Chantelle is celebrating her one year anniversary as an Eco-Apprentice at LEJ and we’re honored to share her story. Chantelle grew up in the Philippines and immigrated to the Bay Area when she was 18 years old with many of her siblings. She has worked in office management and home health care, helping to financially support her family members in the US and the Philippines. To advance her education, Chantelle began taking classes at City College of San Francisco. It was during an Environmental Science class field trip that she was introduced to LEJ and learned about the Restoration Technician ..read more

Literacy for Environmental Justice (LEJ) is a place-based nonprofit organization which for twenty years has strengthened at-risk communities and the natural environment in southeast San Francisco, with an emphasis on engagement with children and youth. Our work has ranged from campaigns to address food deserts in the Bayview/Hunters Point District, to organizing grassroots momentum to close polluting energy plants, to the development of southeast San Francisco’s first LEED Platinum-Certified green building, and spearheading a major infrastructure and habitat improvement project for Candlestick ..read more

Check out our 2021 Impact Report! IMPACT REPORT 2021 LEJ Impact Report (Letter Size ..read more