What is a NYCHA Circuit Director?
The NYCHA Circuit Directors are the driving force of the organization. They provide the leadership and the work to accomplish the NYCHA mission in their circuit. The position carries a lot of responsibilities and requires a commitment to fulfill the duties of the office.
Want to become a NYCHA Circuit Director?
NYCHA Circuit Directors will serve one-year terms. A member applying for a Circuit director position must be an eligible youth member in the year they will serve. Circuit Directors can apply by submitting an application, but only two will be elected to represent each circuit. They must be at least 10 as of June 1st, the prior year to the term they will serve. The term of service will be from the end of Youth Convention Week, July to the end of the following Youth Convention Week, July.
NYCHA Circuit Directors shall act on all matters involving youth membership in their circuit and be responsible for all youth activity programs of the association. Youth Circuit Directors will be responsible for meetings, assisting in fundraising, and recruiting new members. They shall receive the rules of the association governing the scope of their responsibilities at least once annually, and whenever deemed necessary, make recommendations to the NYCHA Youth Board of Directors for modification of the rules and shall perform such other duties as the NYCHA Youth Board of Directors may so direct. These meetings can be in person and/or via conference call.
What are the responsibilities of a NYCHA Circuit Director?
- Host a youth meeting twice a year—to align with show schedules, ensuring better participation and engagement.
- Educate youth in their circuit about Youth Week awards and scholarship deadlines provided by the NCHA Youth Director. (LEAP)
- Required to invite a trainer or trainers from their circuit to one of their meetings. The invited trainer(s) would engage with the youth members by speaking and participating in a Q&A session.
- Oversee the management, collection, and delivery of the Circuit Basket for Youth Week Fundraiser.
- Plan and execute a community service project within their circuit. (Coat Drive, School Supplies, Canned Goods)
- Must participate in a minimum of 2 out of the 4 “Out of Arena” contests at the Youth Convention. (Speech, Photo, Art, or Essay)
- Must be present at all meetings with the exception of 2 excused absences
