POLIN Museum Youth Advisory Board

As a member of the Youth Advisory Board, you will work with the POLIN Museum team to reflect on and assess the museum’s TikTok presence - looking at what works, what feels engaging, and how the platform fits into the museum’s broader communication strategy.

Why you should apply:

• Have a real voice. Take part in structured conversations with the Museum POLIN team and contribute your perspective to how the museum communicates with young audiences.
• Gain insight into cultural communication. Learn how a major cultural institution thinks about strategy, public engagement, and long-term relationships with its audience - beyond individual posts or trends.
• Develop critical and communication skills. Strengthen your ability to articulate opinions, justify ideas, and participate in thoughtful, constructive discussion within a professional setting.
• Help shape future directions. Share fresh perspectives on TikTok’s role in the museum’s identity and help define what meaningful, respectful communication with young audiences can look like.
• Add value to your profile. Gain experience working with a leading cultural institution and receive confirmation of participation in the Youth Advisory Board.
• Build meaningful connections. Connect with the museum team, exchange perspectives, and become part of a network focused on thoughtful, socially responsible communication.

Program details:

• Date: one-time in-person meeting on 27 January 2026, 4:00-7:00PM
• Location: Museum POLIN, Warsaw
• Participants: a small advisory group of students and recent graduates
• Focus: consultation on the Museum POLIN’s communication strategy, with a particular focus on TikTok within the broader social media ecosystem
• Language: Polish, so participants must be comfortable taking part in discussions in Polish
• Time commitment: one preparatory phase of light individual reflection, and one in-person meeting

Requirements:

• Age: 18-25
• Residency: Poland
• Gender: open to all genders
• Language: Polish fluency required, English proficiency a plus
• Availability: participation in one in-person advisory meeting, with light preparatory work in advance

We are looking for 6 diverse participants who:

• come from different educational, social, or professional backgrounds
• feel comfortable expressing opinions and taking part in group discussions
• are reflective and attentive to how people their age engage with culture and digital media
• are curious, open-minded, and willing to share honest, constructive feedback
• are interested in culture, history, media, education, or social issues
• approach discussions responsibly and with respect for others

No prior experience in cultural institutions or social media strategy is required.

The timeline:

• Applications opened: 9 January 2026
• Application deadline: 19 January 2026
• Selection of the 6 board members: 20 January 2026
• Online preparation for the meeting: 20-27 January 2026
• Youth Advisory Board meeting: 27 January 2026, 4:00-7:00PM