[Ohio-Talk] Fwd: APRIL MEMBERS: JOB POSTING!! APRIL Youth Advisory Specialist

[Jordy Stringer]

Just passing along the below opportunity. For more information please utilize the contact information contained in the email.


Jordy D. Stringer
Executive Director, Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living 

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> From: APRIL Listserv <Elissa at april-rural.org>
> Date: December 2, 2021 at 5:10:45 PM EST
> To: APRIL Listserv <Elissa at april-rural.org>
> Subject: APRIL MEMBERS: JOB POSTING!!  APRIL Youth Advisory Specialist
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> If you need immediate assistance please email Elissa Ellis at april-elissa at sbcglobal.net
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> Subject: APRIL Youth Advisory Specialist
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> APRIL provides leadership and resources on rural independent living.  As a national membership organization, APRIL is dedicated to advancing the rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities in rural America by serving as a center resource and by leading systems change.
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> APRIL has been dedicated to the youth movement for over a decade now.  We understand that to continue the growth that we invested into so many years ago we must continue to involve as many young people with disabilities as we can to make us better. We are growing and seeking to continue the work with the next generation by adding a Youth Advisory position.
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> The APRIL Youth Advisory Specialist (AYAS) will be organizing a national needs assessment from youth who have been involved in APRIL programming. From the results of needs assessment, the AYAS will create a two-step leadership training, organize national leadership training, facilitate a national peer mentoring program, oversee the planning committee for the annual youth conference, and update APRIL youth website pages and social media outlets.
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> We are thankful for the support of the Ford Foundation understanding and recognizing our work and dedication to the future. 
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> For more information please see the attached document and all resumes for this position should be sent to Billy Altom, Executive Director at bwaltom at sbcglobal.net. We will be accepting applicants until the position is filled. 
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> Sierra Royster
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> Sierra Royster (she/her/hers)
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> Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL)
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> Director of Innovation
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> April-sierra at att.net
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> 919-346-3282
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> April-rural.org
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