What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Career Advisor position at City of Richmond, Virginia?
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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:
The Office of Community Wealth Building (Youth Engagement Services) is an exciting initiative designed to prepare Richmond youth (ages 18-24) for successful career entry. Our program provides valuable work experiences, career exploration, and essential workplace skills, equipping young individuals for today’s workforce. The Youth Career Advisor plays a critical role in guiding and supporting program participants through their summer career development journey. This position involves facilitating virtual and in-person career sessions, providing one-on-one coaching, and maintaining program records while collaborating with key stakeholders.
Duties include but are not limited to
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Job Type: Part-time, Temporary
Salary: $25 per hour
Work Schedule: Up to 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours of work may be discussed on an as needed basis .
Program Dates: June 2, 2025 - August 22, 2025 (No time off permitted during training and first week of the program)
Americans With Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly stand, walk, push, pull, finger, talk, see, hear and use repetitive motion; frequently feel, grasp, finger and see; frequently talk and hear; and occasionally balance, stoop, crouch, stand, pull, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV .
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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About
This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Language Incentive
- Referral Bonus
- T uition Assistance Program
The Office of Community Wealth Building (Youth Engagement Services) is an exciting initiative designed to prepare Richmond youth (ages 18-24) for successful career entry. Our program provides valuable work experiences, career exploration, and essential workplace skills, equipping young individuals for today’s workforce. The Youth Career Advisor plays a critical role in guiding and supporting program participants through their summer career development journey. This position involves facilitating virtual and in-person career sessions, providing one-on-one coaching, and maintaining program records while collaborating with key stakeholders.
Duties include but are not limited to
- Facilitate day-to-day operations of the Summer Work-Based Learning and Virtual Earn and Learn Program.
- Guide and support approximately 15-25 youth participants through virtual and in-person career sessions.
- Provide individualized career coaching and professional development support.
- Monitor participant progress and performance through Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
- Maintain accurate records of youth activities, timesheets, and assist in report preparation.
- Act as a liaison between youth, parents, training providers, and program staff to resolve challenges.
- Develop and sustain relationships with community organizations serving youth.
- Conduct individual assessments to determine participant skill levels and career readiness.
- Assist in creating personalized career plans for participants.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Highly proficient interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
- Self- starting motivator with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and build positive relationships.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with local community resources and youth services.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- High-School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1 year of experience working with youth in career development, education, workforce programs, volunteer, or paid experience.
- Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual collaboration tools.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
- Must have reliable transportation (valid Virginia Driver's License)
- Must be able to use a computer and phone.
- Daily contact via in-person, email and or telephone.
Job Type: Part-time, Temporary
Salary: $25 per hour
Work Schedule: Up to 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours of work may be discussed on an as needed basis .
Program Dates: June 2, 2025 - August 22, 2025 (No time off permitted during training and first week of the program)
Americans With Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly stand, walk, push, pull, finger, talk, see, hear and use repetitive motion; frequently feel, grasp, finger and see; frequently talk and hear; and occasionally balance, stoop, crouch, stand, pull, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV .
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.
The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.
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