Teen Ambassadors (Multiple Vacancies)

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Arlington County is seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate high school students to become Teen Ambassadors for an exciting new project developing the Arlington’s Children & Youth Well-Being Plan. This role offers a chance to amplify student voices, represent peers, and work directly with local leaders to build a stronger, more inclusive Arlington for all children and youth. The program aims to recruit ambassadors from diverse racial, cultural, gender, and background representations to ensure the plan is inclusive, equitable, and reflective of the community.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in high school for the 2026-2027 school year.
Reading, writing, arithmetic, technical, interpersonal, problem solving and decision-making skills required will vary with the level and type of assignment.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication and leadership skills
Passionate about community engagement and youth advocacy
Experience with social media and design tools is a plus
Ability to work with a team
Current Arlington County High School Student

Responsibilities

Co-Facilitate Workgroups: Work alongside peers and community members to lead conversations on helping all children and youth thrive, boosting resilience and access to support, meeting diverse cultural and language needs, and making youth programs more connected and resource-savvy.
Co-Facilitate Community Meetings: Help organize and guide youth-focused community meetings, listening, sharing, and leading discussions to gather input from community members.
Create Youth Outreach Materials: Work with the team to create graphics, flyers, and messaging that connect with Arlington teens.
Lead Social Media Engagement: Use Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms to bring the plan to life and keep the conversation going.