Available positions are below with brief descriptions. Ready to apply? Complete the 2024-25 Board and Event Chair application.

Membership Director

• Recruits GYC members, helping them through the joining process, and manages volunteer opportunities and service hours.
• The position requires at least six months GYC experience as current, active member and is open to rising juniors and seniors.

Training Director

• Plans and coordinates leadership workshop for teens in the community.
• This position is open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Community Event Chairs

A project chair leads the planning, execution, and evaluation of a GYC community event with help of a staff and the GYC adult advisors. If you are interested in event planning and are organized and creative, being an event chair is a great way to earn between 40-60 service learning hours. The term for a project chair is four to six months. Ready to apply? Download the application now!

• Santa's Workshop
  • Event description: New and used toys are collected to give to families in need during the holiday season. Learn more about the program.
  • Major event dates: 
    • Toy drive runs November to the beginning of December
    • Prep days - December 9-13
    • Shopping days - December 13 and 14
  • A few duties of the Chair:
    • Secure locations to serve as toy collection sites and recruit volunteers for prep and shopping days.
• Camille's Closet/Theo's Threads Event Chair
  • Event description: This event collects new and like-new formal wear and accessories to provide to teens attending spring special events, such as prom, for free. Learn more about the event.
  • Major event dates:
    • The drive to collect items begins in January as well as prep days.
    • The shopping days will be in April.
  • Below are a few duties of the Chair:
    • Assist in creating a plan to collect the formal wear and accessories; this includes finding partners and sponsors.
    • Seek out collection sites. 
• Earth Day Event Chair
  • Event description: GYC will provide activities and crafts for the City's Earth Day Festival. 
  • Major event dates:
    • The event is held in April. Prep days will be held in February and March to prepare.
  • Below are a few duties of the Chair:
    • Assist promoting the event to gather teen involvement.
    • Select crafts and activities for the event.

Application Information

Download the 2024-2025 Executive Board and Event Chair application to serve on your community through the youth council. The recommendation is optional, not a requirement.

If you have any questions regarding the positions or the application, please call 336-373-2734 or email GYC.

Send completed applications:

• By e-mail: jasia.stevenson@greensboro-nc.gov, Subject: GYC Leadership Position

Frequently asked questions regarding applications

• What happens after I submit my application?
  • You will receive an e-mail stating we received your application and it is being reviewed.
• How does the selection process work?
  • Applications are reviewed the selection committee. Once all applications are reviewed, you will receive a call regarding your application and to schedule an interview.
  • The interview is an opportunity for you to ask questions and the committee to get to know you better and your interest in the position.