NLA relies on a volunteer staff of LEAD Team Mentors who work closely with a dedicated group of 10 students, as well as assists with various operational duties throughout the 4-day Academy. The staff will interact with and support the students on a deeply personal level as they guide them through their experience over the course of the Academy.

The dates for the 2024 National Leadership Academy in Denver, CO are: June 12-15.
All staff are expected to be on-site at the conference location for the entire academy. Accommodations & meals are provided.

Staff Responsibilities Include:

• Participate in 3 online trainings April/May/June

• Attend the Pre-Academy Staff dinner on the evening before NLA

• Arrive at the conference site by 8am on Wednesday, June 12th

• Assist where needed with set-up and check-in

• Develop relationships with the students in your LEAD Team

• Guide discussion during LEAD Team breakout sessions

• Model appropriate behavior throughout the Academy, and especially during speaker sessions, workshops, service projects, off-site activities, and meals

• Provide supervision and insure all students in your group are accounted for at all times

• Participate alongside the students at the assigned service project site

• Other duties as assigned (including setting up rooms, meal prep, cleanup, & bed checks)

Helpful Skills/Interests:

• Previous experience working with youth

• A heart and passion for youth leadership development

• High energy

• Willingness to demonstrate Heart-Led Leadership

• Awareness of factors impacting the lives of underserved youth

• An interest and passion for empowering youth to make a positive impact in their schools, communities, and the world.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a Letter of Interest that includes:

• Introduce yourself & your background

• How you heard about NLA

• Why are you interested in getting involved with the program?

• What are your greatest passions?