Guiding Star: We are a human-centered organization with values that reflect and honor the many voices we serve. Youth voice is sacred and shapes all that we do.
- Joy: We create – and work together to sustain – a culture that encourages laughter, play, imagination and creativity. We respect that joy looks different for, and on, everyone.
- Integrity: We will be transparent, honest and accountable to our teammates, to our supporters, and most importantly, to the youth we serve and work alongside.
- Growth: We foster a collaborative learning culture that nurtures continual positive growth, and encourages mindfulness, vulnerability, and patience in the face of adversity. We view emotional health as a top priority when working around sensitive and challenging subject matter and situations, and will move at the pace of the group, acknowledging that we are in this together.
- Inclusion: We will ensure that youth, team members, and board members feel welcome and invited to show up and contribute as their full selves because we know that unique human experiences and diverse perspectives strengthen us as an organization.
- Community: We believe that inclusive collaboration and teamwork is essential to success and seek to create meaningful connections to the youth we serve, the communities we partner with, and the people on our team and board.
- Courage: Both internally and externally, we aspire to be an organization that speaks with honesty, makes bold choices, and centers equity.
- Balance: We invest in our team, and in each other as individuals, with a commitment to prioritizing personal health, well-being, fun, and work-life balance.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
We seek and embrace diverse perspectives, cultures, backgrounds and voices in all facets of Positive Tracks, and believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to achieving our daily work and mission. We make our commitment to diversity and inclusion evident in our organizational structure, policies, and goals. This commitment is essential to our vision and compels us to build and honor relationships where all those interacting with Positive Tracks feel valued and heard. We foster a workplace and board culture free of harassment, discrimination, and intimidation.