Position Overview

A member (age 14 - 18) of the Youth Council on Mental Health (YCMH) will be an active participant in twice a month council meetings who attends trainings and events related to the council. Council members will identify and focus on youth-led initiatives in their communities to build awareness, reduce stigma, and promote positive youth mental health. They will continually grow and be a part of their communities to create lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in bi-monthly council meetings, council events, and the August kick off event. 

• Provide thoughtful input and ideas throughout their council term (September - May).

• Work collaboratively with other council members.

• Participate in provided trainings. 

• Participate in once monthly lunch meetings (at your respective school).

Position Expectations

• Provide youth perspective and thoughtful feedback on council happenings, programming, and projects. 

• Attend and actively engage in meetings, trainings, and council projects.

• Commit to active participation throughout the full Youth Council Member term (August–May).  

• Collaborate respectfully with other youth council members, adult supporters, and community partners. 

• Communicate consistently, respond in a timely manner, and follow through on responsibilities. 

• Participate in provided mental health-related learning opportunities

• Actively create a welcoming, inclusive, and youth-centered environment

Estimated Hours Per Month During Term - 7.5

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Position Description: In this paid opportunity, ($18/hour) a Youth Leader for the youth council will be a key leader in development and evolution of the council. They will serve as a mentor and guide for the youth involved in the council as well as youth in the community. The Leader(s), age(s) 17-21, will have a large role in shaping the youth council outcomes, goals, and structure, and supporting the first cohort of youth council members.

Key Responsibilities

Council Development Phase (July -August) - Estimated 8 hours per week

• Participate in strategic leadership meetings to shape the direction of the YCMH.

• Review Council documents to provide recommendations, feedback, and youth lens. Some documents may be:

  • Operational and decision making structures 

  • Trainings to take place throughout the first term

  • Pre and post council surveys of youth participants

• Contribute to the development of foundational council programming and resources.

• Participation in trainings around mental health, leadership, facilitation, and/or other relevant topic areas

• Support with Council recruitment and outreach across the 5 county region, attending community and youth events and programs as needed (requires reliable travel) 

• Participate in Council applicant interview process through conducting group and individual interviews 

• Support, plan, and facilitate onboarding, orientation and kickoff (August)

Youth Leadership Term (September through May) - Estimated 3 - 4.5 hours per week

• Support ongoing council operations through: 

  • Active facilitation of biweekly meetings (facilitation subject to change based on outcomes from the council development phase)

  • Agenda creation

  • Development of council charters

  • Participation in planning

• Provide mentorship and guidance to youth council members

• Coordinate relevant trainings for youth council members

• Collaborate with committees and adult supporters to advance council initiatives

Position Expectations

• Provide a youth perspective and thoughtful feedback on council structure, programming, and decision-making processes. 

• Attend and actively engage in leadership meetings, trainings, onboarding/council kickoff in August 

• Commit to active participation throughout the full Youth Council term (May–May) 

• Assist with recruitment, outreach, interviews, and onboarding of new council members across the 5-county region 

• Serve as a positive role model, mentor, and supportive leader for fellow youth council members and youth in the community

• Collaborate respectfully with youth, adult supporters, and community partners 

• Communicate consistently, respond in a timely manner, and follow through on responsibilities 

• Participate in leadership and mental health-related learning opportunities

• Maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and youth-centered environment

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