REGISTER NOW
The CYV staff are happy to help guide you through the process if you have questions on how to register for YIG. Youth in Government Conference Resources are also available.
FILING
Delegates who wished to run for a Statewide Elected Officer position (Governor/Lt. Governor and Secretary of State) must have completed this online application by 4:59pm on Monday, December 14th. Late applications are not accepted.
2022 Candidates: Governor & Lt. Governor
- To be announced
2022 Candidates: Secretary of State
- To be announced
C2 | Program Area Officer Filing
Delegates who wish to run for a Program Area Elected Officer Position (Speakers, Presidents, Judges, Lobbyist Director, NIF Presiding Officer, or Media) must complete this online form by 11:59am on Friday during the Youth in Government conference.
PROGRAM AREA APPOINTED POSITIONS
B1 | Appointed Official Filing
Delegates who wish to apply to be an Appointed Official for Youth in Government 2021 need to complete this online application by 11:59pm on January 25th.
Positions Available for Appointment
Chief of Staff
Lead all staff in Governor’s/Lt. Governor’s Office and assist Governor/Lt. Governor in implementing policy & events.
Executive Assistant
The main point-of-contact for Executive Branch. This position keeps Governor’s/Lt. Governor’s schedule, coordinates paperwork, assists in all other projects.
Press Secretary
Official spokesperson for program area, summarizes program area activities, presents activities and ideas to media, participate in press conferences.
Cabinet Member
Become knowledgeable about your department, testify to Legislative committees, and work with individual legislators to advance/defeat bills.
Deputy SOS – Legislature
Lead all staff in the SOS Office, Assist SOS in implementing policy & events
Deputy SOS – Elections
Facilitate all elections, lead staff in conducting elections, prepare all election materials
Press Secretary & Media Coordinator
Official spokesperson for program area, summarizes program area activities, presents activities and ideas to media, participate in press conferences. Coordinate filings for officer candidates, manage media points budgets, ensure that candidate ads are properly placed in media outlets
Staff
Conduct SOS activities as directed, includes but not limited to accepting filing forms, managing bill process, and conducting elections.
Secretary/Clerk
Manages movement of bills and makes all announcements to the body
Floor Leader
Manages the body from the floor, encourages debate, assists the Chair in making structural motions, etc. Fills in for the Speaker to preside as needed.
Assistant Floor Leader
Assists Floor Leader, assumes Floor Leader duties in their absence
Sergeant-at-Arms
Facilitates decorum in chamber, regulates movements in and out, assists with managing materials, and announces guests
Administrative Assistant
Assumes Secretary/Clerk duties in absence of Secretary/Clerk, provides overall support for administration of the chamber, coordinates relations with sister chamber
Press Secretary
Official spokesperson for program area, summarizes program area activities, presents activities and ideas to media, participate in press conferences.
Committee Leader
Manage all meeting functions, paperwork flow, ensure that all voices are heard
Chief Presiding Justice
Lead all court staff in secondary courtroom
Presiding Justice
Sit as lead judge on hearings, train and assist student lawyers as they rotate onto bench
Court Administrator
Main point-of-contact for Court, types and publishes opinions, manages any case materials
Press Secretary
Official spokesperson for program area, summarizes program area activities, presents activities and ideas to media, participate in press conferences.
Judge
Preside over courtroom and manage all aspects of trial.
Press Secretary
Official spokesperson for program area, summarizes program area activities, presents activities and ideas to media, participate in press conferences.
Assistant Director
Lead lobbyists in the absence of the Director, assist with providing direction to Team Leads
Team Lead
Lead small team, develop strategies for committee and person-to-person lobbying
Press Secretary
Official spokesperson for program area, summarizes program area activities, presents activities and ideas to media, participate in press conferences.
Lobbyist
Advocate for the positions of the assigned team/client, testify in committees, work with individual legislators and government leaders
Committee Chair
Preside over committee debate, manage paperwork flow
Press Secretary
Official spokesperson for program area, summarizes program area activities, presents activities and ideas to media, participate in press conferences.
Manager (TV, Radio, Newspaper, or Digital)
Supervise and direct team members; ensure that media area meets goals
Media Reporter
Speak and write clearly, ability to approach people to request info, conduct interviews, write stories, meet deadlines. Use good grammar, vocabulary and spelling. Present on camera or in audio format
Videographer
Shoot news stories, edit stories for broadcast
Editor
Edits all packages from reporters/videographers into the master show
Anchor
Host TV broadcast, write stories, help Station Manager determine story order
Closing Video
Write, shoot and edit closing session video, conduct interviews
Editor
Edits all packages from reporters/videographers into the master broadcast
Layout Editor
Work quickly, attentive to detail
Copy Editor
Use correct grammar and spelling, use style guides, work with others to craft their writing and adhere to media standards
Digital Team Member
Write and post clearly, adhere to media standards, assist manager in running all digital platforms
REGISTRATION FORMS
Youth in Government Student Registration
Youth in Government student registration will be completed using our online system. Students and their parents/guardians will be able to register for YIG. They will be asked to provide a deposit as well as biographical and medical information in addition to agreeing to the Code of Conduct and Registration Agreement as shown below. If alternate arrangements need to be made, please contact your Delegation Director.
Youth in Government Advisor Registration
Advisor registration for Youth in Government will be completed using our online system. At that point, adult individuals (including Resource Advisors) wishing to volunteer for YIG will be able to register. They will be asked to provide biographical and medical information in addition to completing a Volunteer Background Check and agreeing to the Adult Code of Conduct.
Students and parents/guardians of students that are participating in the YMCA Center for Youth Voice Youth in Government program must agree to the Registration Agreement upon registration. It is provided here for your reference.
All Youth in Government participants (delegates, advisors, resource advisors, etc.) must abide by the Code of Conduct. It is provided here for you reference.
Delegates who wish to apply for a scholarship from the State Office must apply online prior to registration. If approved, you will never need to reapply and you will automatically be given financial assistance for any other YMCA of the North program you or your family sign up for!