The San José Youth Commissioners serve for two year terms and can be appointed for a second term. You must be between the ages of 14-20 and reside in the district in which you would like to serve. Time Commitment for the Youth Commission is between 15-20 hours per month. If you are interested in serving as a Youth Commissioner please review the position description under the “extras” section to the right of the screen. Upon review if you would like to apply for a vacant Youth Commission position please contact Youth Commission Staff at 408-793-5598 or 408-793-5559 or by e-mail us at youthcommission@sanjoseca.gov.

Current vancies: District 3, 7, and 9 Youth Commission positions

Joining the Youth Advisory Councils

The San José Youth Advisory Members are between the ages of 14-21 and live in or attend school in the district in which they want to serve. Time Commitment for the Youth Advisory Council is between 3-8 hours per month. If you are interested in serving as a member of a Youth Advisory Council please review the position description under the “extras” section to the right of the screen. Upon review if you would like to join YAC or attend a YAC meeting please contact the Youth Commissioner Representative or you may contact Youth Commission Staff at 408-793-5598 or 408-793-5559 or by e-mail us at youthcommission@sanjoseca.gov.

To learn which district your school resides in please visit our Youth Advisory Council section under “What YAC Meeting should I Attend”.

Youth Commission Contacts