CMOA Teen Application -- Youth Advisory Council

Description: Youth Advisory Council members will closely assist the Manager of Youth Programs and Museum Educators to curate and execute the annual Youth Exhibition. YAC will also plan and facilitate Youth Exhibition Celebration event spaces and activities. Participants will receive a stipend of $250 for their contributions.

Carnegie Museum of Art- Youth Advisory Council

Location: 4400 Forbe Ave (Oakland), Pittsburgh PA 15213

Dates:

· Saturday, March 7, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

· Thursday, March 12, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

· Thursday, March 19, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

· Saturday, March 21, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Availability: Participants must be available for all of the listed dates

Age: Students in grades 11-12 who are currently enrolled in Youth Art Studio

Application deadline: February 19, 2026

As Youth Art Council member, you will:

Learn from experts regarding curating, art preparation and exhibition and shape the youth exhibition through the application of this new knowledge.
Brainstorm marketing strategies and youth-based activities for event.
Execute an interactive gallery component, write extended wall labels, and a facilitate artmaking activities at the events.

Qualifications:

A current Youth Art Studio participant in grades 11-12.
Works well with others and can take direction from instructors and staff.
If accepted, all volunteer candidates must participate in an interview.

Important Information:

As required by PA Act 153, selected candidates will be required to complete an official registration process and series of background checks as part of their onboarding process coordinated by the Volunteer Office. Parental or guardian consent is required to administer background checks for individuals under the age of 18. Teens under the age of 18 must also provide a PA work permit for minors and a signed parental acknowledgement form. This opportunity is paid a stipend and requires a completed W9 tax form.

Name*

First NameLast Name

E-mail*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Parent / Guardian Name*

Parent / Guardian Email*

Birthdate + Current Age*

Are you, along with a parent or adult guardian, able to attend the mandatory training on Saturday, June 3, 2023?*

YesMaybeNo

Applicants must commit to at least one full week of volunteering in order to be eligible candidates. How many weeks would you like to volunteer?*

For which weeks of camp are you you available? Please select 'Available" or 'Not Available' for each week listed:*

	Available	Not Available
Week 1: June 12-16
Week 2: June 19-23
Week 3: June 26-30
Week 4: July 10-14
Week 5: July 17-21
Week 6: July 24-28
Week 7: July 31 - Aug 4
Week 8: Aug 7-11
Week 9: Aug 14-18

Do you have a preference for what type of role you would like to do while volunteering? We will try to honor your preferences as best we can. Each particular camp's needs are dynamic. We anticipate the need for any volunteer to change roles at any time during the camp week. We thank you for your adaptability and flexibility!

Helping in classrooms and interacting with campersHelping behind the scenes preparing materialsI want to help with both!

Upload Resume or other documents. PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD CLEARANCES.

If selected for an opportunity, the Volunteer Office will request copies of your PA Act 153 clearances during registration.

Volunteer & Participant Acknowledgement

I understand that as a volunteer or participant I am not entitled to monetary compensation (unless stated in my official program agreement form) for any duties I perform and I am not entitled to worker’s compensation or group benefits in the event of injury. (Work-study students will be paid directly by their university.)

The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Volunteer Program reserves the right to an evaluation sometime after placement and the right to terminate services should responsibilities not be fulfilled satisfactorily.

In accordance with Pennsylvania Act 153, I understand and agree that a criminal background check is a condition of my volunteer service. Per the direction of Volunteer Office's official registration process, I will complete the required clearances at my own expense. (Teen volunteers and participants under 18 years of age must provide consent from a parent or legal guardian before accepting a volunteer assignment. Parental or guardian approval is required for criminal background checks of minors.)

For teen applicants under 18 years old, please provide an email contact for your parent or legal guardian:

exampleemail@gmail.com

Volunteer Identification - Please select the best option:*

I am the parent or guardian of a teen applicant (under 18 years old) and acknowledge this agreement.I am a teen applicant and have parental or guardian consent to submit this form in acknowledgement of this agreement.

Volunteer & Participant Agreement*

I agree

US Work Authorization*

I am authorized to work in the United States and approved to receive payment or stipends from an employer.I do not hold US Work Authorization and/or am not approved to receive payment from an employer.

A Note For Applicants:
We appreciate your interest in teen opportunities with Carnegie Museums and look forward to reviewing your application. Due to the high volume of submissions received, we are unable to respond to inquiries regarding the statuses of individual applications. If you are selected as a final candidate for an opportunity, the Volunteer Office or museum staff will contact you directly to schedule an interview.

Carnegie Museum of Art Teen Application - Youth Advisory Council