Wanna Be A Ya-Ya?

YA-YA is now hiring Youth Organizers!

CALLING ALL ORGANIZERS, LEADERS, RABBLE ROUSERS,
TROUBLEMAKERS AND REBELS WITH A CAUSE

MUST BE 15-19 YEARS OLD AND ABLE TO COMMIT TO A 14 MONTH JOB.
(JULY 2010-AUGUST 2011)

ABOUT US
The Ya-Ya Network is a non-profit youth led social justice organization focusing primarily on Counter-Military Recruitment. We participate in various campaigns, mobilizations and coalitions across the city, state and nation. We also educate, outreach and provide resources on many different issues impacting both youth and adults. We are committed to challenging the issues that impact young people. As leaders, the youth of the Ya-Ya Network are committed to building the next generation of activists in the movement for social, economic and racial justice. We are actively anti-racist, anti-sexist and allies to the L.G.B.T community and anyone who is for the power of the people.

WHO WE HIRE
We're looking for smart, passionate young people with some experience in activism/organizing who are interested in stepping up their leadership in the movements for justice.

JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a 14 month program that helps build your skills as a leader while at the same time providing you with the tools to help expand the base of youth leaders. Throughout the 14 months you will engage in various trainings and workshops that will give you a deeper understanding of the different issues we work on. You will design and run workshops, produce written materials and collaboratively plan, strategize and act on campaigns and other projects. You will represent Ya-Ya at meetings, events and with the press. A big part of the job involves networking and collaborating with groups and individuals to support each other's work. You will also suggest opportunities for the group, initiate action, and promote and maintain Ya-Ya's web tools and database

REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 19.
MUST be able to commit to work for 14 months (July 6th, 2010-August 2011).
MUST have basic experience/training in leadership, activism and/or organizing.
MUST be passionate about social justice!
A commitment to learn new things and then teach them accurately to others.
Take on and see projects/tasks through completion.
Respect for women, low-income, L.G.B.T.Q folks in multi-racial/ethic, intergenerational settings.
Team player, responsive to the collective, peer accountability.
Self-study through relevant reading, film, relationships with experienced organizers/ leaders.
Ability to work required hours (see below), including some evenings and weekends.

HOURS
You MUST be available during the school year on Mon-Wed from 4:30-7:30 PM. 3-10 field hours are required per week for attending meetings, running workshops, site visits, etc. During the summer we generally work 12-6PM Tues-Thurs, with some additional time for trainings and out-of-town trips. You MUST make a commitment to work through August 2010.
THIS IS A 14 MONTH PAID POSITION, NOT A SUMMER JOB!

APPLY
Copy and paste the Application below into an email, fill it out and email it back to info@yayanetwork.org. If you have any questions feel free to email or call 212-239-0022.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: MONDAY, May 31st, 2010

[APPLICATION]

Name:
Age:
Date
Address:
Phone #1:
Phone #2:
Email:
Current school:
How long?
Previous school:
How long?
How are you doing in school?
When do you expect to graduate?
What do you plan to do after you graduate? If you plan to go to college, what might you study?
If you are not in school now, what are you doing instead?

What issues are you most interested in working on? (Please do NOT say "Youth Issues". Be specific.)

What have you done about these issues?

What skills do you have that would be useful for this job?

What skills would you like to learn or improve?

Next school year, will you be available to work Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 4:30 to 7:30 PM?
During this summer AND NEXT SUMMER, will you be available Tuesday through Thursday from 12-6 PM?
Can you work through Aug 2011?
What additional hours can you work?
Can you use a computer?
What languages do you speak?

Organizational Experience

Please list organizations that you have been involved with. This should include groups in which you have been a participant or member (youth programs, sports teams, publications, etc.) as well as training, internships, volunteer work etc. Paid work should be listed in the next section of the application. Begin with the most recent and work backwards. If you need more room, just copy this form.

Name of organization:
Phone:
Dates: From-To:
Hrs per week:
Contact person:
Title:
Why did you leave?
Describe what you do/did at this organization:

Name of organization:
Phone:
Dates: From-To:
Hrs per week:
Contact person:
Title:
Why did you leave?
Describe what you do/did at this organization:

Work Experience

Please include both paid work and any volunteer work that was not mentioned above. Don't forget Summer Youth jobs, family shop etc. Begin with the most recent & work backwards. If you need more room, just copy this form.

Name of Company:
Phone:
Dates: From-To:
Hrs per week:
Why did you leave?
Contact person:
Title:
Was this work paid or volunteer?
Salary:
Describe what you do/did at this job:

Name of Company:
Phone:
Dates: From-To:
Hrs per week:
Why did you leave?
Contact person:
Title:
Was this work paid or volunteer?
Salary:
Describe what you do/did at this job

References

Please provide the names & phone numbers of 3 people who can speak about you and the quality of your work. They may be from school, work or a community organization. Appropriate folks include: teacher, counselor, supervisor, employer, trainer, co-worker etc. If you are currently in school, please include one school person as a reference. The wider the variety, the better. Be sure to ask people before you put them down as a reference.

1. Name:
Relationship to you:
Organization:
Phone:
Best time to call:

2. Name:
Relationship to you:
Organization:
Phone:
Best time to call:

3. Name:
Relationship to you:
Organization:
Phone:
Best time to call: