About the role
The Mayor's Youth Council is a program that engages Boston's high school students in government and civic participation. The MYC has 86 council members, each of whom works in one of eight committees and a neighborhood working group. Each committee is led by two co-directors, and each neighborhood working group is led by two co-liaisons. The Council represents every neighborhood in Boston, with members who are confirmed by Mayor Wu through an application and interview process. Council members are selected for a one-year term and work with the Mayor's Office, community leaders, and city officials. MYC provides a platform for youth voice to be represented in the City with the goals of putting in place positive solutions through civic engagement, building a network with youth leaders from across the City, and encouraging youth to prioritize social change and justice in their own communities.