NC State faculty from the departments of Agricultural & Human Sciences and Teacher Education & Learning Sciences are looking for an NC State Undergraduate Student to serve as a podcast and program associate and for the Extension program #PassTheMicYouth (#PTMY), a youth-led, youth-centered podcast and blog aimed at amplifying youth voices, shining a spotlight on youth activism, and providing educators with resources to develop critical consciousness.

Hosted and produced by NC State undergraduate students, #PTMY produces content that is grounded in social justice and highlights the contributions of young people. Archived podcasts and blog articles are available on #PTMY's website, accompanied by corresponding discussion questions that educators can use to generate further dialogue. The website also features resources related to self-reflection, storytelling, and social justice issues. In addition, we organize an annual TEDxYouth event and host a Pass The Mic summer camp based on our Amplifying Youth Voices curriculum. The person in this role will also assist with the planning and organization of the TEDxYouth event and the camp, as well as explore opportunities to facilitate youth-related workshops. Additional information, including podcast episodes and blog posts, can be found on our website, www.passthemicyouth.com

#PassTheMicYouth is a youth-led, youth-centered multimedia program that amplifies the voices and experiences of young people, shines a spotlight on youth activism, and provides educators and youth-serving professionals with resources to develop critical consciousness.

First and second year undergraduate students are encouraged to apply.

Primary Duties include:

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