Wanna Be A Ya-Ya?

YA-YA will begin taking applications in May. ! If you are interested in applying, copy and paste the application into an email and send it to us at info@yayanetwork.org

MUST BE 15-19 YEARS OLD AND ABLE TO COMMIT TO A 14 MONTH JOB.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR RECOMMENDATIONS AND QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

[ABOUT US] The Ya-Ya Network is a youth led social justice organization focusing primarily on Counter-Military Recruitment. We participate in various campaigns, mobilizations, coalitions, education, outreach and resource sharing efforts. We are committed to young people, especially from marginalized communities as leaders in the movements for social, economic and racial justice. We are actively anti-racist, anti-sexist and allies to the LGBT community.

[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] - Represent YA-YA at meetings, events and with the press.
- Collaboratively plan, strategize and act on campaigns and projects.
- Write curriculum and facilitate trainings. Design and run workshops.
- Do outreach in person and by phone.
- Network with groups and individuals to support each other’s work.
- Suggest opportunities for the group and initiate action.
- 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, 2009 through August 2010).
- Basic experience/training in leadership, activism and/or organizing.
- 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, LGBTQ 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] During the school year our office hours are Mon-Wed, 4:00-7:00 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 NOT A SUMMER JOB!

[$$$] The pay is $10/hour. This job isn't about making money. It's about passion and commitment for change in the world.

[CONTACT US]
Ya-Ya network
(Youth Activists-Youth Allies)
224 West 29th Street, 12th Floor,
New York, NY 10001
(212) 239-0022 Fax (212) 239-4987 Email: info@yayanetwork.org

[APPLY] DEADLINE: June 4th 2009.
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.

[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?

Are you available to work Mon, Tues & Wed from 4 to 7 PM?
During the summer, are you available Tues-Thurs from 12-6 PM?
Can you work through Aug 2010?
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: