District Student Voice Committee Representative; Under

Students Ages 14-15

Please note - Only students who will be 14 or 15 years old by October 2025 should apply to this job posting. If you are interested in this opportunity, but you will be 16 years of age or older as of October 2025, please apply to the job posting titled District Student Voice Committee Representative (16+).

Southwest Side-501 W 35th St (Bridgeport)

Reporting to the Director of the Department of Student Voice & Engagement, the District Student Voice Committee (DSVC) representative will support the DSVC in developing and enhancing student leadership skills, advancing student voices in their schools and the district. The DSVC will lead by participating in and organizing student voice events throughout the school year, serving as models and guides.

They will report to the Student Voice & Leadership Specialist within the Department of Student Voice & Engagement. The DSVC will meet bi-weekly for after‑school programming and participate in additional student voice events throughout the year. This student employee position will be compensated for time worked on an hourly basis. Programming will run from September to May annually.

• Attend after‑school bi‑weekly DSVC team meetings
• Develop student leadership through sharpening confidence, communication, and facilitation skills
• Deepen understanding of community building, student voice, and CPS systems & structures
• Train in intergenerational practices to build inclusive partnerships between youth and adults
• Organize, plan, design, and execute 3 Student Voice convenings throughout the school year
• Partner with CPS leaders and departments to provide student voice and inform decision‑making at different CPS forums & events, e.g., Student Voice Round tables
• Remain an active and engaged member of their school’s SVC
• Participate in Elevating Student Voice & Leadership through SVC's, including a Community of Practice in partnership with their SVC Facilitator
• Share tools and skills learned through DSVC programming to strengthen their school’s SVCs
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to problem‑solve and arrive at solutions
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with department and peer students as an active member of a team
• Proficiency in use of digital technology (e.g., basic computer skills)
• Capability to maintain professionalism in various situations
• Strong passion for Student Voice and drive to successfully complete assigned tasks

To qualify, candidates must be actively enrolled as CPS students attending freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior high school during the 2025–2026 school year. A valid work permit will be required for students under the age of 16.

Posting Date:
Dec 12, 2025

Primary

Location:

Southwest Side-501 W 35th St (Bridgeport)

Overtime Status:
Non‑exempt