The Fairfax Food Council is a coalition of community members, nonprofits, faith partners, county agencies and businesses that advocate for and promote food system and policy changes benefitting Fairfax communities, especially underserved communities, to promote and ensure equitable access to healthy food.
In an effort to engage and incorporate the perspective of youth in Fairfax County, the Fairfax Food Council is seeking a college Youth Representative to serve on our Advisory Council. The Advisory Council serves as a resource to the Fairfax Food Council on diverse food system issues, offering perspective, facts, and guidance.
As a member of the Advisory Council, the Youth Representative will:
- Attend work group and task force meetings or review meeting minutes, as school schedule allows
- Meet monthly with the Fairfax Food Council Project Manager or other designated personnel
- Assist the Advisory Council in setting the Fairfax Food Council's priorities by proactively bringing forward issues of importance to an equitable food system (i.e., sharing information or challenges on various components of the food system)
- Represent the interests of youth who live and go to school in Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and Falls Church
- Be available for individual outreach (email or phone) throughout the year to give feedback on specific issues
- Assist the Fairfax Food Council with projects as necessary
Undergraduate college freshmen should live and/or attend school in Fairfax County, Fairfax City, or Falls Church during the time of service.
The youth representative position is considered a volunteer position. However, Youth Representatives will be granted monthly stipends in the amount of $25 per hour of service. The time commitment is approximately six hours of service each month. Representatives will serve a one-year term.
Applications are open from September 16, 2024 through October 18, 2024.