City Of Roswell: Join Roswell's Youth Advisory Council

Press release from the City of Roswell:

04/22/2021 10:00 AM

The City of Roswell’s Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs team is seeking ninth through twelfth graders who want to get a behind-the-scenes view of how policy decisions are made in your community. We are looking for students who would like to advocate for youth recreation programs in Roswell this summer!

Join the Youth Advisory Council to do that and more! Work with other students on the Department’s strategic master planning process, meet with City Council members and give your input on youth-focused events around the city. Students in grades 9-12 are invited to apply to be a part of this groundbreaking team where they will have the opportunity to advise, coordinate, and work with the Recreation Commission, Recreation and Parks, and other departments.

Submit application via email with subject line "YAC 2021 Application" to Recreation and Parks Deputy Director Steven Malone at smalone@roswellgov.com by May 14, 2021.

Please submit responses in a Word document with a minimum of 5-10 sentences per question.

• Name, Age, High School
• What experience or interest do you have in local government and policy?
• What excites you most about this opportunity to join the City of Roswell?
• What is the first idea that comes to mind when you think of participating in the Youth Advisory Council? What do you hope to gain by joining?
• Describe your favorite thing about the City of Roswell.

Candidates will be notified of selection by May 21, 2021.

This press release was produced by the City of Roswell. The views expressed here are the author’s own.