Call for Summit Staff

2006 Líderes Summit National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Call for Summit Staff The Center for Emerging Latino Leadership of the National Council of La Raza seeks young leaders to staff the upcoming Líderes Summit, a component of the NCLR Annual Conference. The Summit will be held in Los Angeles, California July 7­11, 2006.

Overview: The Líderes Summit brings together more than 350 students, youth leaders, and activists from community­based programs and campus­based organizations throughout the country. The program is open to all young people ages 14­25. Participants develop leadership and teamwork skills, share their experiences, explore ideas for community involvement and empowerment, and discuss issues that face the Latino community. Summit participants build networking and mentorship skills and take part in the entire NCLR Annual Conference, which is attended by more than 20,000 people. There is more information on the Líderes Summit and Annual Conference at http://lideres.nclr.org.

Staffing the Líderes Summit is a challenge, but can be very rewarding. Staff members learn intimately about designing and managing a national youth leadership conference and program. The work experience is extremely intense during the Summit, requiring a total commitment of time and focus to the program from all staff members. Due to the large number of activities during the relatively short duration of the Summit, staff members essentially work “round the clock.”

Responsibilities: Summit staff share in the overall management of the Líderes Summit, working independently and in groups on the various aspects of the event. Summit staff members attend staff orientation and participate in program planning prior to the start of the Líderes Summit (July 2­6).

During the program, staff member duties include: ● Managing registration ● Monitoring workshops ● Conducting evaluations ● Managing the Líderes Contest ● Staffing youth networking receptions

● Organizing a participant talent show ● Preparing panelists for the Líderes Town Hall session ● Serving as liaisons to guest speakers and sponsors ● Attending all main NCLR Conference events

In addition, staff members assist chaperones in ensuring the safety of the participants and enhancing their leadership development. Due to the nature of the work and the extended exposure to young people, staff members must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Staff members also fulfill additional on­site tasks as needed.

2006 Líderes Summit National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Call for Summit Staff Qualifications: All Summit staff must be at least 18 years of age. Prior experience with youth development, youth training, and leadership development is preferred. Summit staff must be comfortable working with youth, and must be personable, able to initiate dialogue, and able to draw young people into conversations and activities. Applicants must be available during the entire work period of 6:00 p.m. Sunday July 2 through 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 12. Individuals who have high energy levels; work well in a team; possess strong logistical, communication, and organizational skills; and are creative and personally responsible are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants who have participated in the Líderes Summit or other NCLR youth leadership programs before.

Compensation: Each Summit staff member is provided shared lodging and all meals, which has approximately a $1,000 total value. Staff members are responsible for travel expenses to and from the Conference location.

Questions: Contact Marco A. Davis at (202) 785­1670 or mdavis@nclr.org.

Applications: Please submit a résumé and a brief letter (no more than two pages) describing your interest in the program, any relevant experience, how you heard about the position, and whether you have attended the NCLR Líderes Summit and/or Annual Conference before (if so, please list years).

Please include two reference letters as well. Applications must be emailed, faxed, or postmarked no later than Wednesday, April 12, 2006.

Submit applications to: National Council of La Raza Attn: Líderes Summit Raul Yzaguirre Building 1126 16th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20036 Fax: (202) 776­1796 – Email: leadership@nclr.org

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