The Fairfax Food Council (FFC) 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 FFC is seeking a Youth Representative to serve on its Advisory Council. The Advisory Council serves as a resource to the FFC on diverse food system issues, offering perspective, facts, and guidance. As a member of the Advisory Council, the Youth Representative will:
- Be available for individual outreach (via email or phone) throughout the year to give feedback on specific issues.
- Assist the FFC with projects as necessary.
- Attend work group and task force meetings or review meeting notes, as schedule allows.
- Attend Public Health Youth Ambassador Program events, as schedule allows.
- Assist the Executive Committee in setting FFC 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.
The Youth Representative position is considered a volunteer position. This position is only open to high school and college undergraduate students who live and/or attend school in Fairfax County, Fairfax City, or Falls Church.
Questions? Email the Fairfax Food Council at FairfaxFoodCouncil@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Applications are open from September 15, 2025, through October 24, 2025.