The California Center is seeking up to 16 individuals to serve as Program Instructors (Workshop Leaders) during our upcoming political awareness conferences for statewide high school and eighth-grade students. Compensation starts at $150 and increases depending on experience and the number of programs an individual has completed. Two meals per day, lodging and resume
references will also be provided for those selected. More than one hundred fifty students from local universities, law schools, and political offices have served as interns and instructors during previous programs. Their feedback indicates that they both enjoyed and were enriched by the experience. This is a great opportunity for all students who wish to enhance their resume, gain valuable work experience, and be a part of a great organization that serves thousands of youth throughout the state.

Program Description
Approximately one hundred students from communities statewide will arrive in Sacramento on the first day of each conference to begin their experience as Capitol Focus participants. In addition to registration, orientation, and opening day activities, participants will be introduced to controversial statewide issues, such as trying youth as adults, assisted suicide, firearm regulations, and other current legislative proposals being considered by our state legislators. For the following two days, participants will move throughout the capitol city for a lively series of seminars, workshops, appointments, and debates focusing on various areas of public policy. Through their encounters with legislators, executive branch officials, lobbyists, journalists, and media representatives, students will develop the confidence, knowledge, and critical thinking skills necessary for effective participation in the democratic system. Additional subject areas include criminal justice, education, business, the environment, law, morality, and juvenile crime.

Program Instructor Duties
Each person selected to serve as a Capitol Focus Program Instructor will be assigned a "team" or workshop group of 12-20 students. The instructor will facilitate daily workshops, serve as a friend and counselor to the students, greet and introduce speakers, moderate debates, and assist the Program Director with group activities, logistics, and briefings. IMPORTANT NOTE: You must be able to commit to the duration of the entire program from beginning to end, including overnight. All staff will stay at the Clarion Hotel in Sacramento. ALL AREAS OF STUDY WELCOME TO APPLY!

Qualifications
Must have the ability and desire to relate to young people. An interest in fueling enthusiasm for politics is a plus. A general familiarity with the issues and institutions of California government and politics is very helpful. The willingness to commit up to three full days and two evenings to the program from Sunday-Tuesday a must. (A mandatory evening training session the Thursday evening prior to the program is also required.)

Download the Program Instructor Application Here

For more information contact Eduardo Aguilar at 916-443-2229 or by email at eaguilar@californiacenter.org.