Youth Leader Application

Youth Leaders are high-achieving, arts-centered young people committed to providing children with the best possible learning environment. Youth Leaders receive 20-25 hours of unpaid, hands-on training annually and commit to volunteering for the Institute annually on an as-needed basis. To serve as assistant teachers & role models during the Institute of Music's summer and/or school year art programs.

About the Institute:

Located at 780 Salem Ave. in Elizabeth, The Institute of Music for Children, Inc. (IMC) is a non-profit organization whose programs and services are designed to ensure that children, ages five to seventeen, have fun while learning and gaining an appreciation for the arts. As a Youth Leader, you agree to work to the best of your ability in helping to achieve the Institute’s vision of creating H.A.R.M.O.N.Y.~ Helping Achieve Responsible Motivated Optimistic Neighborhood Youth.

Benefits of being a Youth Leader:

Community Service Hours
Leadership and Child Care Training
School Year and Summer Employment
Mentorship and Resources
Discounted Classes & Lessons

Becoming a Youth Leader:

Students ages 14 -22 and are invited to apply to be a Youth Leader.

Youth Leader opportunities will be offered in the following tiers:

TIER 1: Youth Leader in Training (ages 14-17) – Volunteer position (unpaid)
TIER 2: Junior Youth Leader (ages 15-18) – ½ Volunteer & ½ Paid
TIER 3: Youth Leaders – (ages 16-22) – Paid position
TIER 4: Youth Leader Supervisor – (ages 18-22) – Paid position
TIER 5: Teacher in Training – (ages 20 and up) – Paid position

Available Days and Hours:

SEPTEMBER – MAY (Afterschool Program)

Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 4:30 pm-8:30 pm

Saturdays 9:30 am-3:30 pm

Youth Leaders assist and participate as role models in a variety of courses including art, drama, dance, electronic music, and a wide range of instrumental music.

ALL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE A PART OF THURSDAY TEEN NIGHTS

JUNE- AUGUST (Summer Program)

Monday – Friday, 5 days a week for 6 weeks.

7:45am-3:45pm. (Under 18)

7:15am-5:30pm (Over 18)

YLs must attend unpaid training sessions before and during the Afterschool/Summer program and participate in volunteering and fundraising throughout their time in the program.

Contact Info

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

MM/DD/YYYY

Grade

Name of School or College

Major - If Applicable

Home Address

City

State

Zip Code

Your Phone Number

Your Email

APPLICANT QUESTIONNAIRE

Please write thoroughly and fully

1. Why do you want to be a Youth Leader?

2. Share the art form(s) you're experienced in and give details about your training and performance experience, with as many details as possible:

3. Have you ever worked with children before? If so, please explain:

4. Describe what qualities you have that will be most beneficial in your role as a Youth Leader

5. Describe a challenge or a success that you have experienced that has helped define who you are

6. Do you have any conflicts that interfere with the Youth leader training or work schedule? List dates and times:

7. What are you looking to gain from the Youth Leader Program?

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

List any languages you are confident in conversing:

Have you attended the Institute before?

Please list all classes you have taken:

Current GPA

Clubs/Extracurriculars

Additional Talent/Skills

Emergency Contact First Name

Last Name

Emergency Contact's Phone Number

Emergency Contact's relationship to you

References & Resumes

Please name a non-Familial reference that can speak to your integrity, work ethic, and personality

Ex. Teacher/Guidance Counselor/Previous Boss

Name

Title

Phone Number

Relationship to you

Please attach work/art resume if you have one

Are you 18 or older?

If you are under the age of 18, you will need to have a parent or guardian's signature. This will be provided via email upon completion of the application.

Referral (If someone referred you, please put their First and Last Name)

Contact Information