BBYO International Convention 2013
February 14th – 18th in Washington, DC
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Please type your answers and submit your application to Stacy Friduss sfriduss@bbyo.org or Ellen Goldstein egoldstein@bbyo.org via e-mail.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
The Application Process will consist of three steps:
Submission of Application by Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Interview
Offer/Letter of acceptance & submission of background check
Interviews will occur on a rolling basis. Applicants will learn of the final decision on their applications within one week following the Interview.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must be at least a SOPHOMORE in college in order to staff IC
All college age students will be assigned 4 people to a room.
All BBYO Advisors will be assigned 2 people to a room.
All IC staff are required to BE IN DC from February 12th – 18th, you will only be accepted if you can be at IC the entire duration of the program.
BBYO will cover the cost of transportation and baggage up to $350 (if your flight is $200 and the baggage $60 then that’s the amount you will be reimbursed). You will not be compensated for staffing IC.
STAFF TEAM ROLES
BBYO’s International Convention will bring together 1200 teens from across the globe to decide the future of the organization. Every February, BBYO employs talented staff and volunteers who can support and connect with teens to enrich the overall experience of International Convention. IC enhances our teens’ Jewish identities, develops their capacity to lead with an entrepreneurial spirit, and strengthen their commitment to improving their communities.
Below is the job description for all IC Staff:
Staff - responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Making sure program participants are on-time to all meals, programs and events;
Staffing the halls/elevator/outside bathrooms/dining halls – whatever area is necessary;
Wake up and nighttime procedures and bed checks/name tag collection;
Attending and helping to facilitate assigned activities;
Staying attentive to health issues and the overall well-being of participants;
“Being there” for participants to answer questions and provide support and friendship;
Helping professional staff ensure that participants get enough sleep;
Helping to keep order during events;
Working as part of the overall staff team;
Running floor meetings as per the convention schedule;
Creating a community and a positive, enjoyable experience for participants.
Candidates should be responsible, mature, and positive Jewish role models. Candidates will prioritize the wellbeing of participants, and will detach from participants to avoid the “participant mindset.” They should be flexible and patient, and they should be willing to step up without prompting to handle whatever task needs to be completed at any given time.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Application:
Full Name:
You Prefer to Be Called:
Primary Address:
Current Address (if different):
Preferred Phone Number: Age as of February 16, 2013:
Preferred E-Mail Address: Year in School as of 2011- 2013:
Gender:
Have you ever been convicted of a crime? Underline: Yes No
If yes, please provide date(s) of conviction(s), penalty/penalties imposed, and type(s) of crime(s):
(If accepted to staff, you must submit a background check application)
BBYO EXPERIENCE
Were you a member of BBYO? Underline: Yes No
Region:
Name of Your Regional/Council Director:
Dates of Participation:
Are you currently a BBYO advisor? Underline: Yes No If so, where: _____________________
Do you have prior experience with BBYO as an employee or volunteer advisor?
Underline: Yes No
Have you staffed International Convention in the past? Underline: Yes No If so, when:___________________
Please elaborate on your previous experience with BBYO:
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Please include the following information and details within the body of this application:
Your Educational Background
Your Volunteer Experience
Tell us about any professional experience or skill set that you’d be willing to utilize in a programmatic area at IC.
Two References’ Contact Information
References should be able to speak to your ability as a group leader; motivator; teacher; authority figure; and role model.
Name: Email: Phone:
Name: Email: Phone:
If you have questions regarding the application please contact Stacy Friduss sfriduss@bbyo.org or Ellen Goldstein egoldstein@bbyo.org via e-mail.
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