What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth for Youth (Y4Y) Intern position at City and County of Broomfield?
CCOB Mission Statement:
"Working in partnership with the community, the City and County of Broomfield provides excellent services in an efficient, respectful and courteous manner to enhance and protect the environment and quality of life of Broomfield residents."
Join Broomfield Youth For Youth (Y4Y) this summer as we educate and engage with our community about substance use and mental health. Y4Y uses youth-led action to create positive and supportive messaging, events, and relationships to help teens in our community. This is a great opportunity to connect with other Broomfield teens and use your voice to be an agent of change.
Y4Y is composed of local middle school and high school-aged youth. Y4Y collaborates with Communities That Care, an initiative that works to prevent youth substance use, by providing youth voice for the coalition. The group is focused on three areas to help teens lead healthy lives: youth substance use prevention, improved well-being, and forming positive relationships. We value a group atmosphere that is youth-led, open-minded, empowering, inclusive, and fun!
In Return For Your Commitment You Will Receive:
Familiarity with Broomfield’s network of community partners.
Problem-solving, leadership and teamwork skills.
The opportunity to make a positive impact and be a change agent in your community.
Experience and letters of recommendation to support your professional and educational growth.
Total Compensation Package
Hiring Rate: $14.81/hour | Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool) |
Dates and Hours:
The Y4Y summer project will run from approximately June 10- July 24.
Advisers commit to working an average of 5 hours per week.
As part of weekly hours, advisers must attend 80% or more of the following weekly meetings:
Tuesdays, 4-6pm
Thursdays, 4-6pm
Note: there will be no meeting on June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
There will be additional community events and meetings that advisers are encouraged to attend throughout the summer.
Work is performed at City/County work locations with some off-site meetings and community events.
Work is generally scheduled between Monday - Friday with the possibility of weekend events.
Requires indoor and outdoor activities.
Regular, predictable attendance required.
Physical demands are described as sedentary (exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Involves being stationary most of the time but may involve moving or standing for brief periods of time).
The noise level in the environment is moderate.
Required to move about office/facilities
Tasks may require use of a computer for several hours.
Salary : $15 - $19
