The Encampment for Citizenship offers a residential summer leadership program for youth ages 15-18. Approximately 16 young people from diverse ethnic, economic, social, religious and geographic backgrounds participate in the 3-week program. They explore a variety of social and political issues (e.g., environmental, economic, social responsibility and action); challenge ethnic, cultural, gender and sexual orientation stereotypes; and develop their critical thinking and analytical skills. Methods are based on participatory education and integrating the arts in the learning process; the program is philosophically grounded in principles of participatory democracy and belief in human efficacy. Community service projects and field trips complement action planning workshops. In addition, there are guest speakers, forums, films, and large group discussions. Staff: youth ratio is approximately 1:3.
In 2023, the Encampment summer program will be held at the California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, CA, July 6th-25th. The curriculum will focus on Social Justice in Action. We will be looking at the many ways to work for social justice by learning from the different organizations, leaders and initiatives in the surrounding communities. Topics will include climate justice, immigration, voting rights and legislative change.
In 2023, the Encampment summer program will be held at the California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, CA, July 6th-25th. The curriculum will focus on Social Justice in Action. We will be looking at the many ways to work for social justice by learning from the different organizations, leaders and initiatives in the surrounding communities. Topics will include climate justice, immigration, voting rights and legislative change.
Job Application Instructions
To Apply
Position is open until filled. We urge qualified applicants to apply ASAP to begin virtual training meetings.
Please include the following:
1. Cover letter, including an explanation of your interest in employment with the Encampment for Citizenship, your experience working with youth and your particular interests and skills concerning social, political, cultural and recreational issues. Include any other pertinent personal or life experience.
2. Resume, including any camp-oriented or educational certifications that may be useful (include classification and expiration dates).
3. Names and addresses, emails, phone numbers of 3 references, including at least 2 current work-related references.
4. Describe your experience in a creating a safe environment in a residential setting. How would you create a safe environment for young people?
5. Written description of how you have dealt with the most challenging issue(s) and problem(s) that have arisen in your work with young people in similar programmatic situations. Include descriptions of the issues, your responses and outcomes.
Please forward the above to msilverbear@encampmentforcitizenship.org
or send to:
Encampment for Citizenship
PO Box 1210
Aptos, CA 95001-1210
Position is open until filled. We urge qualified applicants to apply ASAP to begin virtual training meetings.
Please include the following:
1. Cover letter, including an explanation of your interest in employment with the Encampment for Citizenship, your experience working with youth and your particular interests and skills concerning social, political, cultural and recreational issues. Include any other pertinent personal or life experience.
2. Resume, including any camp-oriented or educational certifications that may be useful (include classification and expiration dates).
3. Names and addresses, emails, phone numbers of 3 references, including at least 2 current work-related references.
4. Describe your experience in a creating a safe environment in a residential setting. How would you create a safe environment for young people?
5. Written description of how you have dealt with the most challenging issue(s) and problem(s) that have arisen in your work with young people in similar programmatic situations. Include descriptions of the issues, your responses and outcomes.
Please forward the above to msilverbear@encampmentforcitizenship.org
or send to:
Encampment for Citizenship
PO Box 1210
Aptos, CA 95001-1210
Contact Information
| Contact | Marion Silverbear Admin and Communications Director Encampment for Citizenship |
|---|---|
| msilverbear@encampmentforcitizenship.org | |
| Website | https://encampmentforcitizenship.org/ |
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