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Youth Board Member Application

Become coLAB Arts First Youth Board Member

coLAB Arts invites high school students from the graduating classes of ‘26, ‘27 and ‘28 to apply for the position of Youth Board Member on the coLAB Arts Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 academic school year. Youth board members will have the opportunity to learn about socially engaged art and the world of nonprofit management. 

Timeline

  • Submit Application by May 1, 2025

  • Complete a committee interview following the review of your application

  • Serve the full 2025-2026 academic year

Application Materials

  • Completed Application

  • Personal Statement 

  • Letter of Recommendation

Benefits

  • coLAB Board will appoint advisor to Youth Board Member for career and professional development

  • coLAB Arts will fulfill or help student with internship or volunteer credit as applicable for their school

  • coLAB Arts will provide recommendation letter to Youth Board Member at completion of their term

  • coLAB Board will engage meaningfully with all feedback and presentations from the Youth Board Member

  • coLAB Board will provide oral and/or written constructive feedback to the Youth Board Member

Earlier Event: April 30
Central Jersey Artist Mingle
Later Event: July 7
Devised Theater Institute