Levine Center to End Hate Youth Ambassador Council Application

Our Mission: 
The Levine Center to End Hate seeks to unite the greater Rochester community in overcoming hate through education, dialogue, and positive action. 
 
Qualifications: 
- High School Student (grades 10 and 11 strongly preferred, but open to grade 12)
- Resident of Monroe county or a county surrounding Monroe
- Available to participate in in-person work sessions at least two (2) days per week after school hours (work hours to be determined), as well as two virtual days per week, for a total of 10 hours (plus special events as needed, not to exceed the 10 hour total)
- Available to participate in Youth Engagement Subcommittee (in-person or virtually) as needed
- A passion for community engagement 
 
Position Requirements: 
- Collaborate with fellow Youth Ambassadors and members of the Levine Center to End Hate and Jewish Federation staff in developing events and programs  
- Attend and participate in community events as needed
- Support in research and development of youth-centered programs, events, and initiatives to prevent hate-based practices (e.g. bullying) and empower local youth voices
- Act as liasion between the Levine Center and home school district
- Participate in training and professional development 
- Public speaking 
 
Qualities: 
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities: 
- Enthusiastic, empathetic, and strongly self-motivated
- Ability to work with a variety of personalities
- A risk-taker excited to embrace challenges and the unknown – someone with an “I can” attitude 
- An innovative thinker and creative problem solver who is flexible and agile as the work of the Levine Center and job responsibilities evolve 
-  A team player with a professional, friendly demeanor 
 
Pay: 
Youth Ambassadors will earn a stipend for the 2024-2025 of a set amount yet to be determined.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 
The Levine Center to End Hate at the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic or non-merit factor as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 
 
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Levine Center to End Hate at the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Please provide two (2) reference who can speak to your character and work ethic. References can NOT be family members. (Suggested references: Teacher, Coaches, Mentor/Advocate, etc.).

I, the applicant named in this form, hereby certify I have answered the questions above honestly, and the information I have given is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the release of this information for verification purposes and understand it will be used to process my application. I understand that submitting this application, participating in a phone screening, or being invited to interview does not guarantee acceptance into the Youth Ambassador Council.

I certify that I will abide by all COVID related protocols in the office while attending community events, including wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. I will provide proof of vaccination.

APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE

As parent or guardian, I give permission for the applicant named in this form to seek the position of Youth Ambassador at the Levine Center to End Hate. I will support his/her/their attendance. I understand that this position requires my child to participate in work sessions at least two (2) days per week after school hours at the Levine Center to End Hate (255 East Avenue, Rochester, New York, 14604). I understand that I am responsible for transporting my child to and from work sessions and special events, and if I am unable to do so, I will seek assistance to do so.

I certify that my child will abide by all COVID related protocols in the office while attending community events, including wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. I will provide proof of vaccination.

PARENT/GUARDIAN'S SIGNATURE

Thank you for applying to the Youth Ambassadors Program. We will notify you by email your status for the program as soon as possible. Please reach out to Jasmine with any questions: JBurley@JewishRochester.org.