Job opportunity: City of Vancouver’s Youth Outreach Team
Published by Patrick February 17th, 2006 in Youth Tags: jobs, municipal-government, Youth.WHAT? A part-time auxiliary Youth Outreach Team (YOT) position
WHEN? Starts March 2006
HOW MUCH? 15 to 20 hours a week @ $18.81/hour plus a percentage in lieu of benefits. *Hours will fluctuate based on project needs*
What is the Youth Outreach Team, and what do they do?
The Youth Outreach Team members work with City staff and community partners to build and strengthen youth involvement in City initiatives.
The position may include some of the following tasks:
- Supporting youth involvement in planning processes (i.e. Oakridge redevelopment, West Point Grey, Canada Line/RAV)
- Planning and facilitating workshops for youth and adults in partnership with City staff and community groups
- Developing promotional materials, written reports and project documentation
What is the Civic Youth Strategy (CYS)?
CYS is a commitment by the City of Vancouver to work with youth and the wider community to ensure that youth have a PLACE in the City; have VOICE in the City; are viewed as RESOURCES by the City and have a strong SUPPORT BASE in the City.