What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 ATL Summer Youth Employment Program Participant - Aviation Focus position at City of Atlanta, GA?
Location: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Duration: 6 Weeks (Thursday, June 5, 2025 – Friday, July 18, 2025)
Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour
Work Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm (7 hours), Monday-Friday
Posting expires: April 4, 2025
Program Overview
As part of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's ongoing initiative to engage the community's youth in meaningful employment experiences, we are proud to announce the fourth year of our Summer Youth Employment Program (ATL SYEP25). In alignment with Mayor Andre Dickens' and Interim Airport General Manager Jan Lennon’s focus on youth engagement and career exposure in aviation, we invite local high school students to participate in this enriching program.
General Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate actively in all assigned tasks and projects within the assigned business unit at the airport.
- Engage in research to address specific challenges identified by the business unit, offering fresh perspectives and innovative solutions.
- Collaborate effectively with peers and follow directives shared by program captains to ensure a structured and beneficial work experience.
- Follow a discipline plan and participate in job readiness trainings to maintain a safe and respectful work environment.
- Adhere to airport security protocols, including badge issuance and compliance with all local and federal regulations
- Minimal use of cell phones during the workday will be strictly enforced.
Program Features:
- Tailored scope of work created by Program Captains to ensure a meaningful and educational experience
- Uniform shirts are provided and required to be worn while at work.
- A manageable seven-hour workday to balance learning and productivity.
- Comprehensive support and guidance from Program Captains, with a support ratio of one Captain overseeing a group of 10 youth max.
- Opportunity to engage in problem-solving and contribute to the airport's operational efficiency
- Provision of lunches for the initial two and a half weeks only. Subsequent options are to bring personal lunches, for on site placements, restaurant options are available in the Airport Atrium, order from a mobile app and for offsite airport placements food will be offered to purchase from local restaurants.
- Summer youth are not allowed to leave the campus for any reason without permission and or being escorted by an adult airport employee for extenuating circumstances.
Salary : $18
