Are you a high school student who wants to be a part of shaping global education for youth in the Pittsburgh region? Are you passionate about global issues, cultural understanding, and elevating youth voice?
Then consider applying for the 2023-24 Youth Board or Youth Fellowship!
We are looking for creative, innovative change-makers. You don’t have to have been involved in the Council’s or Global Minds’ programs before, be an AP student, or have been a leader of your school’s clubs. If you care about global issues, amplifying youth voice, and striving for innovation, join our team!
Applications are due at 11:59PM on Monday, April 3.
Youth Fellowship
The Youth Fellowship program is a leadership and career development program that provides high school students with hands-on educational and professional development. Through the Fellowship Program, you will have the opportunity to work alongside change-makers to lead the future of global learning in Pittsburgh and beyond. The Youth Fellowship program and the Youth Board Board program are both part of the Council’s work to amplify youth-voice by developing and implementing youth-led adult trainings for adult allies, educators, and community leaders.
The time commitment is an average of 5-8 hours of work per week. Students will receive a stipend for the term. This includes a summer stipend (June-Aug 2023) of $540; a monthly stipend during school year (Sept 2023-June 2024) of $240; and you can earn up to an additional $500 bonus if you participate in at least 3 youth-led adult trainings and receive a positive performance review. The time commitment is an average of 5-8 hours of work per week. The fellowship term will extend from June 2023-2024.
Apply to the Youth Fellowship by 11:59PM on Monday, April 3!
Youth Board
Youth Board members directly impact World Affairs Council programs and services by providing valuable feedback, working on projects to support the council’s work, and representing the council. Youth Board Members also serve as a Co-Chair of the Youth Board or on one of the Council’s Adult Board Committees. You will also have the opportunity to receive guidance and mentorship from non-profit leaders in Pittsburgh. In addition, Youth Board Members will receive professional development alongside our Youth Fellows and work with them to develop youth-led adult training.
The time commitment is an average of 5-8 hours of work per month. Students will receive a stipend for the term. This includes a summer stipend (June-Aug 2023) of $540; a monthly stipend during school year (Sept 2023-June 2024) of $60; and you can earn up to a $500 bonus if you participate in at least 3 youth-led adult trainings and receive a positive performance review. The youth board term will extend from June 2023-2024.
Apply to the Youth Board by 11:59PM on Monday, April 3!
Virtual OR Hybrid Options
- – Participate in a mix of in-person and virtual professional development sessions during the the summer (estimated 4 in-person meetings)
- – Engage in virtual Council work during the school year (5-8 hours per week for Youth Fellows & 5-8 hours per month for Youth Board)
- – Lead in-person workshops for adults and educators (estimated 3-5 in-person workshops)
- – Participate in virtual professional development sessions during the summer
- – Engage in virtual Council work during the school year (5-8 hours per week for Youth Fellows & 5-8 hours per month for Youth Board)
- – Lead virtual workshops for adults and educators