Role Description: A Youth Advisor will provide valuable insights and advice from the unique perspective as a Main Cast member. A Youth Advisor will contribute to and influence the direction and strategic planning for OKTC (including Main Cast, Camp OK and Kidlets). A Youth Advisor will learn about governance, advocacy, community engagement, policy and program development, among other leadership skills.
Scope and Time Commitment:
Youth Advisor is a one-year volunteer appointment commencing at the Annual General Meeting (Date TBA, held in June)
Required: attendance at all regular Board meetings 6:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for 1.5-2 hours at the OKTC Business Office. Note: a Youth Advisor does not normally attend in-camera portions of meetings (advanced notice will be provided).
Optional (but encouraged!): attendance at other OKTC Board-related meetings or activites related to strategic planning, policy development, events or fundraising.
**Hours spent on OKTC Board-related business are eligible for High School Community Service hours**
Eligibility:
- Must be current member of the Main Cast of Original Kids Theatre Company
- Must be a full-time elementary or high school student (Please note: OKTC alumni/recent grads are invited to apply separately to the Board of Directors)
Selection Process
- Application (please complete form below)
- Brief Interview
Note: Prior to appointment to the Youth Advisor role, the successful applicants must receive approval by the OKTC Executive and Artistic Directors.
Application Deadline: April 5, 2024
If you have any questions about the Youth Advisor role or commitment, please contact the Secretary of the OKTC Board of Directors (Dawn Gosney) at board@oktc.ca.
Original Kids Theatre Company is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. We encourage applications from members of racialized groups, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
