City of Boston

Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement - Mayors Youth Council

City of Boston  •  Massachusetts (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Overview

The Mayor’s Youth Council is the center of youth participation in Boston’s City Government. It allows its members to influence policy and enact programs and initiatives. In addition to being a structure that amplifies youth voice in Boston, MYC seeks to educate its members as well as Boston youth in general, in civics, job readiness, financial literacy, and more.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Host Youth Town Halls across multiple Boston neighborhoods to hear from your peers about what they would like to see in the City - Collaborate with City departments on a variety of initiatives aimed to support the youth of Boston - Present data-driven recommendations to non-profit and City partners -Participate in civic engagement and city beautification activities efforts of the Boston City Youth Corps

The Ideal Candidate for this Job

  1. Be engaged 2. Listen and share thoughts in a respectful manner 3. Complete assigned tasks 4. Foster relationships with members to succeed as a council 5. Complete youth led projects/initiatives 6. Participate in civic engagement under the leadership of MYC Staff
City of Boston

About City of Boston

Public service is a noble calling: to help others, to make our communities stronger, and to uphold the public trust.

As city employees, we see the results of our hard work in our own community— in street and infrastructure improvements, new buildings rising from the ground, safer and more prosperous neighborhoods, and happier, healthier children, families, and senior citizens.

We may all come from different backgrounds, but we are connected through our passion for service.

What we do at work today, and everyday, shapes the Boston of tomorrow.

Join us!

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
Unknown
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