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YOUTH COUNCIL LEADER

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The City of Worcester is an EEO/AA Employer. Preference is given to Worcester residents.

If you wish to apply for this position, the deadline is Open Until Filled. Please note the following application options for this position:

• Applicants are Encouraged to Apply Online
• By Mailing to the Department of Human Resources, ATTN: YOUTH COUNCIL LEADER , 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608

(If applying via US Mail, please include a completed Application Questionnaire & VSID)

Title:

YOUTH COUNCIL LEADER

Department/Division:

Youth Opportunities

Apply Start Date:

09/04/2026

Apply End Date:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Wage:

$15.00 Per Hour

Description:

YOUTH COUNCIL LEADER

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES

CITY OF WORCESTER

The City Manager''s Youth Council aims to serve as a voice of power for youth in Worcester. The Youth Council strives to amplify the voices of youth, foster respect between adults and youth, advocate for youth''s social emotional needs to be centered in all spaces serving youth, and motivate each other to grow, play, and thrive in our city of Worcester.

The Youth Council Leader will represent their district and work alongside Division of Youth Opportunities (DYO) staff to implement Youth Council programming. Council Leaders will meet weekly, engage in training and workshops, attend community meetings, recruit youth and facilitate Youth Council general meetings, host and facilitate a series of youth town halls, and develop and implement civic/community action projects.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

• Participate in weekly meetings with DYO staff, Mondays in person 3:30 - 5:30 PM and Wednesdays in person 3:00 - 5:00 PM
• Attend community and city meetings
• Recruit youth for Youth Council''s general assembly
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and trainings for the general assembly and the community
• Play a role in the planning, outreach, facilitation, broadcasting, and evaluating the Worcester Youth Convention
• Participate in a community need/resource analysis to identify the top issues youth face, and plan a project/campaign around a chosen topic
• Engage the community in campaigns to create positive change in the community with regards to programming and policy
• Create graphics, audio and video materials for informational campaigns aligned with the YC projects
• Report ad insights and recommendations to the City Manager and City Council, and share back to the community at large
• Evaluate and reflect on the above processes

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience in leadership roles at work, school, extracurricular activities, sports, etc., and will have a strong passion for justice and creating a positive social change in our community.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and networking skills with youth, colleagues, and community members.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to take initiative and follow through on commitments.
• Ability to participate in twice-weekly meetings both in-person and virtually.
• Regular onsite attendance is required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in a leadership role (work, school, extracurricular activities, sports, and/or related field)
• Must be a student within the Worcester schools
• Ability to pass CORI/SORI background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of experience facilitating and/or organizing youth activities and programming
• Experience working with children and families from diverse cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities
• Special interest in youth justice

SALARY: $15.00 hourly, part-time, temporary, non-benefitted.

To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2026, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, Hiring@worcesterma.gov.

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