MYN YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE (Part-time/Temporary)
About The Position
This part-time, temporary position will work in partnership with Mountain Youth Network (MYN) staff, TREK Teen Council (TREK), local youth-serving organizations, and the community. The focus of the work includes, but is not limited to, providing youth representation and voice throughout the community for specific campaigns and projects regarding topics like substance use prevention, which may include presentations and content creation. The MYN Youth Representative is responsible for providing youth expertise and feedback. Inherent to this job is a focus on the development of professional skills in speaking and writing, such as group/team facilitation, providing recommendations, presenting as a youth expert, collaboration, and other relevant skills needed to effectively carry out the duties of this position.
Requirements
- Current high school student.
- Must be 14 or more years old.
- Experience and interest in providing youth voice and youth perspective
- Excellent grammar and writing skills
- Must pass background check: Criminal and Traffic, if applicable
- Required legal authorization to work - United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Public speaking experience
Responsibilities
- Work in partnership with Mountain Youth Network (MYN) team
- Provide and amplify the youth voice within the MYN coalition
- Advise on best practices for increasing authentic engagement of young people in MYN activities and operations (strengths-based opportunities for youth)
- Support TREK Teen Council operations
- Assist with the creation of presentations for community presentations (TREK Talks) and outreach events, specifically around tobacco cessation
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
