Mayor's Youth Council Qualifications

Qualifications:

Must be a current resident of the City of Newport Beach.
Must be a High School student.
Expected to be well spoken, serious about the program and able to attend all quarterly meetings.

Application Process:

Completion of the MYC Qualifications, Application and Guidelines by both parent and student and submit to Recreation Coordinator, Barbara Soto Valladolid, by Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Applicants are required to attach a resume to the application.

Selection Process:

Qualified applicants will be interviewed and selected by the Recreation Staff.
Selected candidates will need to pass fingerprint/background check.

Mandatory Attendance:

1. All applicants are expected to attend all Mayor's Youth Council Meetings as well as meetings with their mentor.

2. All applicants must attend and volunteer at the following City Events:

-Halloween Spooktacular on October 26, 2024

-Youth Track Meet in March 2025 (Date TBD)

-Mayor's Egg Race on April 12, 2025

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High School: *

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Mayor's Youth Council Application

Applications are due by Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Full Name: *

Please list any previous leadership, volunteer, and/or community service experience. *

Please list any previous extracurricular student activities and/or any you plan on participating in this year. *

Please describe how you believe Youth Council will benefit Newport Beach Community. *

What would you like to accomplish as a Youth Council member? *

What interests you most about city government? *

What is your ideal career and why? *

Mayor’s Youth Council is an unpaid internship with Recreation and another department. Please choose which departments you would like to work with. *

Please let us know which departments are your top three, and why. *

Why would you make a great intern for the City of Newport Beach? *

Please upload your resume. *

MYC Guidelines

Guidelines for Mayor’s Youth Council

Mayor’s Youth Council is an internship program comprised of three different parts, education, service and outreach. Youth Council members are expected to be involved in the planning, organization and implementation of events such as recreation special events, community outreach and service projects. Members will also intern with other departments to further their education in government. In an effort to provide you with a positive training experience, we offer the following suggestions:

Personal Conduct:

Arrive at your internship site/meeting at least 5 minutes before the scheduled starting time. Please notify your assigned Supervisor/Coordinator if you must be late. Call your Supervisor/Coordinator at least two hours prior to your scheduled starting time if you plan to be absent. Changes to your schedule requires supervisor approval.
Report to your site supervisor at the beginning and end of each assignment. Do not leave your assigned department without the permission of your supervisor. Please ask for permission if you must leave early.
If your site allows a short break, use this time to take care of personal business. Take your break in the designated break area and stay within the time allotted.
Provide feedback and ideas for service projects, community outreach and internship.
Please use discretion when discussing issues that pertain to your internship site. If you see or hear something you question, please discuss it with your Coordinator.

Grooming Standards:

Appropriate dress and appearance will be expected at all times. Your Coordinator and Supervisor will tell you what is appropriate for your industry and your site.
Clothing should be clean and pressed.

Safety and Security:

Safety rules should be observed at all times. Ask your supervisor about specific rules and emergency procedures for your department.
Report all hazards, accidents, or injuries to your site supervisor immediately.
Personal belongings are your responsibility. Ask your supervisor where you can store your personal belongings.

By initialing, I certify that I have read and understand the above. *

Period of Performance

The internship shall commence in October 2024, and shall continue through August 31, 2025. Internship includes attending all Mayor’s Youth Council meetings (held sporadically on Mondays at 4:00pm, dates are TBD), events, projects, and four internship sessions with City of Newport Beach staff.

By initialing, I certify that I have read and understand the above. *

Scope of Work

This internship is an educational tool to help students learn, in depth, about the different careers offered within Newport Beach. Interns will then use their acquired experience and knowledge to better inform their community and govern the Mayor’s Youth Council events and projects.

By initialing, I certify that I have read and understand the above. *

Parent Consent: I, the undersigned parent/guardian, have reviewed the information provided regarding the Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) and grant permission for my daughter/son named below to apply for appointment. I understand the anticipated time commitment and grant permission for my daughter/son to attend the meetings, events and activities associated with the MYC should she/he be appointed. I further understand that the City and the School District are not responsible for providing transportation to meetings, events and activities. Lastly, I understand that the MYC is a non-paid, volunteer internship that will conclude in August of 2025.

By signing this, I acknowledge that if selected, I will be required to attend all Mayor’s Youth Council meetings, internship meetings with City of Newport Beach staff, any projects and other special events and related meetings.

Parent/Guardian Signature: *

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Applicant Signature: *

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Recreation Contact

Barbara Soto Valladolid | Recreation Coordinator

City of Newport Beach | Recreation and Senior Services Department

100 Civic Center Drive, Bay E, Newport Beach, CA 92660

P: 949-718-1861 | F: 949-644-3155 | E: bsotovalladolid@newportbeachca.gov