What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Youth Employment Program Associate position at City of Hampton, VA?
Salary : $15.30 Hourly
Location : Hampton (City Wide), VA
Job Type : WAE - Hourly Seasonal
Job Number : 08521
Department : Office of Youth & Young Adult Opp
Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025
Closing Date : 4 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Function
The purpose of this job within the organization is to shadow and learn from departments across the organization and partner employment sites within the community. The purpose of the Summer Youth Employment Program is to offer youth economic opportunity and job skill development, provide a pathway to future employ-ability, and prevent youth violence. The program will introduce high school students to careers in local government and partner employment sites in the community. Provide opportunities for students to experience how local government works, and offer a valuable educational experience for the student, the supervisor and the city. This job works under close supervision according to set procedures.
Examples of Work
- Learn about business culture by observing the typical day of an employee.
- Engage in the day-to-day activities of employees within different departments.
- Develops crucial problem-solving and public speaking skills while attending business meetings and participating in projects.
- Develops a corporate business sense by learning how each department contributes to the overall organization.
- Learns how each employee contributes to the city's growth.
- Performs related work as assigned
Qualifications
Entry level education; does not require completion of high school.
No prior experience is required. Interested Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and not older than 24 years of age on or before June 16, 2025.
Must have the following :
A personal bank account able to receive direct deposits (Bank account must be in your name).
Must have one acceptable document from List A. OR One acceptable document from List B AND List C as described in the image below.
Features
Requirements :
Benefits are not applicable for this position.
Will you be between the ages of 16-24 on or before June 16, 2025?
I understand that if I am 18 years or age or older I must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
Can you work from June 16, 2025 to August 22, 2025, for the entire duration of the program?
Please list your High School and Academy Name?
Would you like to work in a position related to your academy and enhance your Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) experience?
Do you have a personal bank account to receive a direct deposit?
What are your academic or career objectives?
What abilities do you have that would aid in your success in the Summer Youth Employment Program?
Do you have any family members who work for the City of Hampton?
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide their name, relationship, title and department. If you do not have any family members who work for the City of Hampton, please enter "N / A".
What are your outside interests or hobbies that would be beneficial in placing you in the program effectively?
What skills and / or experience do you hope to acquire or learn from your participation in the Summer Youth Employment Program?
Required Question
Salary : $15
