Join the Metrowest STEP today!

NOTE: We know that transportation will be difficult for many people coming from around the region, so we will try to limit the number of meetings and/or rotate locations so that our time can be spent productively while still learning from each other. Also, meetings will be held evenings or weekends to accomodate school schedules.

Members of STEP will meet for a few hours in Cambridge on November 3rd, and will decide together on a schedule of meetings and other kinds of communication (web conferences, blogging, email, phone conferences, etc.), and share ideas on the best way to communicate with each other, so that we can coordinate our tobacco prevention efforts and work together throughout the year.

If you are interested in applying but have concerns about location or times, please call Emily or Stacy at 617-441-0700 to discuss the situation.

A group of students dedicated to eliminating tobacco as a major health threat.

Job Description

Time Commitment:
STEP will meet as a whole for two hours once a month. In addition, sub-committees will meet as necessary and the oversight committee (made up of the Chairperson and sub-committee chairs) will meet for an additional two hours a month. Meetings will be held October 2007 through June 2008 (meeting time and place TBD).

-2-6 Hours/Month
-40-60 hours total

Requirements:

STEP members must be high school students committed to the anti-tobacco cause and be open to working with a group. Additionally, chairpersons must have experience leading a group of peers and be able to devote 5-10 hours a month to STEP.

Payment:
STEP members will receive a $400 stipend at the end of the year for their time and commitment.

Activities

Work with local and state lawmakers to strengthen and expand anti-tobacco laws.

 Publicize the truth about tobacco

Conduct your own compliance checks with local tobacco retailers.

Plan a large end-of-year event promoting STEP’s anti-tobacco mission.

Learn new skills and meet new people!

Positions:

STEP Chairperson:
The STEP chairperson will oversee the group and its activities. This person will facilitate group meetings and actions, making sure that the group’s goals are met. 

STEP Sub-Committee Chairs:
Sub-Committee Chairs will facilitate sub-committee meetings to ensure that their goals are met. They will meet with the chair as part of the Oversight Committee to oversee STEP activities. 

Advocacy Chair
This person will lead the Advocacy Committee in addressing targeted legislative concerns.

Publicity Chair
This person will lead the Publicity Committee in promoting STEP anti-smoking information and advertisements.

Enforcement Chair
This person will lead the Enforcement Committee in conducting compliance checks.

Event Planning Chair
This person will lead the Event Planning Committee in organizing a large anti-tobacco event at the end of the year.

 General Committee Members will carry out general tasks for STEP and work with all the sub-committees.

Sub-Committee Members will sit on one of the four sub-committees

How to Join:

If you are interested in joining the STEP, please do the following: 

1. Download the formal application by clicking here.
2. Fill out and email it to youthboard@healthier-communities.org OR print and mail to:

Regional Center for Healthy Communities
552 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 203
Cambridge, MA 02139

 Application deadline: until filled

We will contact you to set up an interview after receiving your application.

THANK YOU for applying!

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Metrowest STEP is a program of The Regional Center for Healthy Communities and Mount Auburn Hospital

Last Updated: January 9, 2008