The deadline for 2008 NLC staff applications has passed. The 2009 staff application will be posted in November 2008.
New! Apply Online for a 2008 National Leadership Conference Staff position or mail this printable application
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Conference Staff members are volunteers who chose to give 10 days of their time to serve as role models, facilitators, teachers, friends and outstanding resources to the young people we serve.
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Many of our staff members were once participants who have chosen to donate their time and skills in an effort to repay the gift they received from their experiences in the past.
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We seek individuals who have an interest in making a positive impact on the world we live in by influencing the young adults in our program as they seek a direction and purpose in their lives.
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In addition, volunteer staff are provided with room and board while serving the conference.
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If this kind of experience interests you, please apply online today or mail this printable application to be a part of the National Leadership Conference Staff of 2008!
2008 NLC Job Descriptions
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Activities and Logistics Coordinator
- This position designs and coordinates the implementation of reflections, night’s doings, polar bear, interest groups, waterfront, slide show, and social time. Through the support of the activities and logistics specialists, this position ensures that all assigned program components are well organized, prepared, and facilitated throughout the duration of Conference. This position is also responsible for supporting the overall management of bay/village life. This position is a member of the Central Staff.
Activities and Logistics Specialist
- This position coordinates and implements the reflections, night’s doings, polar bear, interest groups, waterfront, slide show, and social time. Ensures that all assigned program components are well organized, prepared, and facilitated throughout the duration of Conference. This position is also responsible for supporting the overall management of bay/village life.
Adventure Team Coordinator
- This position coordinates the implementation and delivery of the adventure components of the program, i.e. mobile initiatives, team challenge, ropes course, climbing wall, second year quest and fourth year quest. This position is also responsible for supporting the overall management of bay/village life. This position is a member of the Central Staff.
Adventure Team Specialist
- This position supports the Adventure Area Coordinator in the delivery of the adventure components of the program, i.e. mobile initiatives, team challenge, ropes course, climbing wall, second year quest and fourth year quest. This position is also responsible for supporting the overall management of bay/village life.
Area Coordinator (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year)
- This position supports the Program Specialist in the delivery of the leadership curriculum and quest. This position provides guidance for the delivery of leadership curriculum, quest curriculum, community time, class time, interest groups, and civic action. This position is also responsible for supporting the overall management of bay/village life.

Program Specialist
- This position supports the Area Coordinator in the delivery of the leadership curriculum and quest. Facilitates leadership curriculum, quest curriculum, community time, class time, interest groups, and civic action. This position is also responsible for supporting the overall management of bay/village life.
Dining Hall Coordinator
- This position supports the entire conference community through the smooth running of the Dining Hall. Coordinates breakfast, lunch and dinner and the activities that occur during those meals in addition to the special needs of quest meals.
Facilities Dining Hall Specialist
- This position supports the entire conference community through the smooth running of the Dining Hall. This position supports the Dining Hall and Logistics Coordinators in the coordination of breakfast, lunch and dinner and the activities that occur during those meals in addition to the special needs of quest meals. This position is responsible for dishland and the dining hall.
Office Manager
- This administrative position supports the smooth running of the Leadership Conference. Administrative functions include answering the phone, maintaining an organized office, working with participants to access safekeeping during appropriate times, word processing and photocopying. Due to the time constraints of this position, the office managers do not have any formal role in community time or leadership development classes.
Health Team Member
- This position supports the entire conference community by providing basic first aid and delivery of all medications to participants and staff living in the bays. First Aid and CPR are required.
Program Coordinator
- This positions supports the Conference Director in the planning, coordination and administration of the American Youth Foundation’s Leadership Conferences.
Transportation Coordinator
- This position coordinates the transportation needs of the conference. This includes the arrival and departure needs of both participants and staff. Coordination of the bus companies and scheduling of site vehicles. Computer skills required. This position is also responsible for supporting the overall management of bay/village life.
2008 National Leadership Conference Friday, August 1 - Friday, August 8 2008
If this kind of experience interests you, please apply online today or mail this printable application to us to be a part of the National Leadership Conference Staff of 2008!
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The American Youth Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran’s status.
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