The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) serves as a guiding voice and leadership team within the Orange Crush ecosystem. Council members collaborate with university staff, festival organizers, city leaders, and nonprofit partners to ensure youth representation, innovation, and civic engagement are integrated into all programs.

👥 Council Structure

• Chairperson

• Vice Chair

• Secretary/Communications Lead

• Campus Liaisons (1 per institution)

• Program Coordinators

• General Council Members

📋 Job Descriptions & Responsibilities

1.

Chairperson

• Lead council meetings and set the agenda.

• Serve as primary youth representative in meetings with city officials, media, and festival executives.

• Provide strategic input on festival themes, policies, and education programs.

• Approve action plans developed by subcommittees.

2.

Vice Chair

• Support the Chairperson and assume leadership duties when needed.

• Coordinate the onboarding of new members.

• Oversee internal accountability, ensuring deadlines and commitments are met.

• Serve as liaison between student councils and community boards.

3.

Secretary / Communications Lead

• Take and distribute meeting minutes.

• Manage internal group communications (emails, Slack, group texts).

• Draft youth statements, public outreach content, and social media updates in coordination with CRUSH Media Team.

• Support digital storytelling and youth press contributions to CRUSH Magazine.

4.

Campus Liaisons (1 per school)

• Represent the needs, opinions, and ideas of their school community.

• Coordinate event promotion and CRUSH brand awareness at their institution.

• Help organize local meetups, workshops, or info sessions.

• Recruit student volunteers and speakers from their campus.

5.

Program Coordinators

• Lead specific youth initiatives (e.g. crypto education, sustainability, civic engagement).

• Collaborate with Orange Crush University staff to design and deliver youth-led sessions during the annual festival and symposium.

• Draft budgets, timelines, and outcomes for their assigned program.

• Report outcomes and challenges to the full council.

6.

General Council Members

• Attend monthly meetings and contribute to discussions and planning.

• Serve as brand ambassadors for CRUSH values (culture, education, impact).

• Vote on council decisions related to programming, partnerships, and events.

• Participate in youth panels, interviews, or local media as needed.

🔄 Rotating Responsibilities

Each council member may also assist with the following on a rotating basis:

• Social media takeovers

• Event hosting or emceeing

• CRUSH Magazine contributions

• Community outreach

• Grant and sponsorship review panels (youth-focused only)

🧭 Time Commitment

• Monthly Virtual Meetings (1–1.5 hours)

• Quarterly Workshops or Retreats

• Festival Season Activation (March–May: active roles during the main event)

• Optional: Biweekly Subcommittee Check-Ins

🏆 Benefits of Participation

• Leadership training and mentorship

• Resume-building and community service hours

• First access to internships, grants, and speaking engagements

• Featured spotlights in CRUSH Media

• Official certificate and letter of recommendation upon successful term completion