Job Description
Initial Posting Date: 04/08/2026 Application Deadline: 05/31/2026 Agency: Oregon Department of Education Salary Range: $25 per hour Position Type: Employee Position Title: Youth Advisory Council - Oregon Department of Education Job Description: The Oregon Department statewide Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is made up of youth from across the state who are passionate about leadership and using their voice to shape policy and programs to positively impact the lives of Oregon’s students. Eligibility Youth ages 14-18 Youth and students from EVERY school type and educational environment is encouraged to apply Our council includes 2 representatives from each of Oregon’s ESDs , and we welcome everyone to apply. We have confirmed seats available in these regions: Clackamas Harney High Desert Intermountain Jefferson Lake Linn Benton Lincoln Malheur Multnomah NW Regional Region 18 Wallowas South Coast Note* if your region is not listed above, you are still strongly encouraged to apply and may be offered a waitlist position. Position Details YAC members attend monthly, virtual Zoom meetings that are typically held on Monday evenings. Meetings are usually 90-120 minutes long A member’s term of service lasts for 1 academic year, and members can serve 2 terms We are thrilled to offer members $25 per hour as compensation for their time. The Work As a member of this incoming class of youth leaders, YAC members will: Set Council Goals and Measure Success - Develop clear goals and success criteria for youth advisory council’s role as an advisory body. Review Existing Programs- Review current state programs and make recommendations for improvements that advance youth accountability from education leaders. Assist with Surveys - Assist in reviewing and improving surveys to ensure accurate representation of youth perspectives. Connect with other Youth Leaders - Engage with youth leaders, particularly from diverse communities, and explore leadership networks to identify best practices. Improve Reporting Processes for Bias Incidents - Evaluate and recommend improvements for how youth report bias incidents or hate crimes, ensuring better support for affected youth. Engage in member led subcommittee work such as AI safety in schools, extracurricular and club engagement, anti-discrimination practices, and elevating rural youth experiences Ready to apply? Click this link to learn more! Apply now! Application Instructions: Click "Apply" Create or Sign in to a Workday Account Complete required fields in the "My Information" section Skip "My Experience" section Complete required fields in the "Application Questions" section Complete required fields in the "Voluntary Disclosures" section Review and click "Submit" If you have questions regarding the process or application timeline, please contact Amy Hodge at [email protected] or 503-385-6182.