Project Information

Bid Title

Notice of Recruitment for City of Lakewood Youth Council for 2025-2026

Issuing Agency

City of Lakewood

Location

Washington

Published Date

May 7, 2025

Closing Date

Jun 13, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Notice of Recruitment for City of Lakewood Youth Council for 2025-2026

The City of Lakewood is accepting applications for appointment to the Youth Council for the 2025-2026 school year. Applications can be submitted using the form located here. Applications will be accepted until Friday, June 13, 2025 at 5 p.m.

The role of the Youth Council is to convey to the City Council issues having city‑wide impact to youth; research, collect, analyze and compile data and information for inclusion in reports; maintain records and files related to youth issues and youth programs. In addition, Youth Council members convey to the Mayor and City Council, through oral and/or written presentations at City Council meetings, issues impacting youths that may have city‑wide impact; assist other students to become involved in their communities; prepare a variety of correspondence, reports and other materials. Maintain records of all communications between Youth Councilmembers and City Council; provide summary status reports relating to issues presented to Council and resolutions, if any. Organize and coordinate youth forums and activities; communicate with youth throughout Lakewood as well as to citizens, community groups, Human Services Collaboration members and outside organizations. Interact with principals and students of designated public and private schools in person and on the phone. Participate on a variety of City committees, study groups and task forces; attend a variety of meetings as assigned. Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to: an entering High School student in good academic standing, including a good attendance record. Past leadership experience and/or involvement in school or community organizations and/or events desired.  Must attend a school in Lakewood or reside in Lakewood.

ENVIRONMENT: Business and school environment. Able to attend Youth Council meetings on the First Monday of the month at 4:45 p.m., the Lakewood City Council meetings on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. and participate in additional meetings and events as scheduled.

If you have any questions, please contact City Clerk Briana Schumacher by email at bschumacher@cityoflakewood.us or by phone at 253-983-7705.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541612Human Resources Consulting Services

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