Youth Advisory Council - Oregon Department of Education

Initial Posting Date04/08/2026Application Deadline05/31/2026AgencyOregon Department of EducationSalary Range$25 per hourPosition TypeEmployeePosition TitleYouth Advisory Council - Oregon Department of EducationJob DescriptionThe 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 14-18Youth and students from EVERY school type and educational environment is encouraged to applyOur council includes 2 representatives from each of Oregon’s ESDs, and we welcome everyone to apply.We Have Confirmed Seats Available In These RegionsClackamasHarneyHigh DesertIntermountainJeffersonLakeLinn Benton LincolnMalheurMultnomahNW RegionalRegion 18 WallowasSouth CoastNote* if your region is not listed above, you are still strongly encouraged to apply and may be offered a waitlist position.Position DetailsYAC members attend monthly, virtual Zoom meetings that are typically held on Monday evenings. Meetings are usually 90-120 minutes longA member’s term of service lasts for 1 academic year, and members can serve 2 termsWe are thrilled to offer members $25 per hour as compensation for their time. The WorkAs 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 experiencesReady to apply?Click this link to learn more!Apply now! Application Instructions:Click "Apply"Create or Sign in to a Workday AccountComplete required fields in the "My Information" sectionSkip "My Experience" sectionComplete required fields in the "Application Questions" sectionComplete required fields in the "Voluntary Disclosures" sectionReview and click "Submit"If you have questions regarding the process or application timeline, please contact Amy Hodge at amy.hodge@ode.oregon.gov or 503-385-6182.