If you're a poet and don't mind representing the local literary scene, the City of Windsor might have a position for you.
It's looking for a new Youth Poet Laureate.
Since introducing the program in 2011, Windsor has set an example for other Canadian cities for engaging the public and promoting literary appreciation.
Past Youth Poet Laureates included Samantha Badaoa and Alexei Ungurenasu, who just finished his tenure.
The Youth Poet Laureate is part of a team of municipal storytellers that includes a Poet Laureate Emeritus, the Poet Laureate, an Indigenous Storyteller, and a Multicultural Community Storyteller.
"The role of Youth Poet Laureate has had a significant impact on the literary arts scene in Windsor -- particularly through the lens of youth, diversity, multiculturalism, inclusion and more," said Supervisor of Community Programming, Cultural Affairs, Christopher Menard. "Our inaugural youth laureate published her first book of poems during her term, while her successor had their work published in an anthology."
Interested poets between the ages of 14 and 24 are welcome to apply for the role. They must have strong ties to the local arts, culture, and heritage scene, demonstrated a track record of being a positive ambassador for the creative community, and live in the city.
The successful candidate will create artistic work reflective of the city's young people living in Windsor.
