What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Mentor - SYEO (Part-Time) position at Little Rock Zoo?
Salary
$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly
Location
Little Rock, AR
Job Type
Part Time - Summer Program Position
Job Number
CP-2025-01
Department
Community Programs
Opening Date
02/14/2025
Closing Date
3/14/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Supervisory Responsibility?
Yes
On-Line Applications Only?
Yes
Department
Community Programs
Grade
PT
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: Provides administrative and organizational support to the Career and Workforce Coordinator and Community Resources Manager in the development and operation of the Summer Youth Employment program.
Applicants must be between the ages of 18-25 by June 2, 2025.
This is not a safety/security sensitive position for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment and is not subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
Essential Functions
The Lead Mentor position is the next step for returning mentors in their leadership development. The Lead Mentor position contains many of the same responsibilities as a New Student Mentor but provides the additional opportunity to guide and counsel New Student Mentors as they take on supervisory positions for the first time. Lead Mentors are expected to help facilitate meetings, assist in summer training, and meet with their mentor groups to advise and counsel them during summer employment. Lead Mentors are expected to support the transition of new mentors by providing opportunities for them to connect with their peers and acting as resource. Finally, Lead Mentors play an integrate role in supporting the Summer Youth Employment program.
Applicants must be between the ages of 18-25 by June 2, 2025.
For a complete list of essential job functions, please click here.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be able to attach the official college transcript and the required essay before continuing the online application.
The City of Little Rock reserves the right to close this announcement at any time, without prior notice.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities
Applicants must be between the ages of 18-25 by June 2, 2025. Applicants interested in being considered to fill Leader (Mentor) positions should meet the following requirements:
It is critically important that you keep your contact information up-to-date. If you have any changes to your information (i.e., new phone number, new email address, new mailing address, new driver's license number, etc.) please send that information to the Human Resources Department so that we can update your contact information. Changes may be made in person at our office or email - HR-Employment
Application Requirements
01
Is your permanent address within Little Rock, AR? (NOTE: This information will be verified before employment may begin; providing false information will result in being disqualified.)
The Mentor position will require you to be available for the duration of the Summer Youth Employment Opportunity dates of May 19th - August 1st, 2025. Will you be available to work 40 hours a week (Monday-Friday) during this time frame?
If You Have Indicated "no" To Question #2, Please Explain Any Restrictions Or Scheduling Conflicts That You Will Have During This Time, If None Put N/A
04
Do you possess or will you be able to obtain a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment?
Do you have access to reliable transportation? [NOTE: Mentors are required to travel to various assigned work sites throughout the day.]
We will be communicating with you primarily through the use of email correspondence. Do you have access to a valid email address? (Please ensure that this information is listed on your application.)
Are you currently employed? If so, what is the status of your employment?
If yes to #7, do you expect to keep this job during summer months?
Have you completed at least two (2) years of employment with the Summer Youth Employment Opportunity? [NOTE: This is a requirement for the 2025 Summer Mentor positions(s). If you DO NOT meet this requirement, please submit an application for the 2025 Summer Youth Opportunity position(s).]
If You Have Indicated "yes" To Question #9, In What Year(s) Were You a Summer Community Programs Participant, If None Put N/A
11
Do you have any supervisory or lead worker experience?
Indicate the duties you have performed related to supervision or leadership of EMPLOYEES:
How did you find out about this particular position?
Employer City of Little Rock
Department Community Programs Address 500 West Markham Suite 220-West
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201
$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly
Location
Little Rock, AR
Job Type
Part Time - Summer Program Position
Job Number
CP-2025-01
Department
Community Programs
Opening Date
02/14/2025
Closing Date
3/14/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Supervisory Responsibility?
Yes
On-Line Applications Only?
Yes
Department
Community Programs
Grade
PT
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: Provides administrative and organizational support to the Career and Workforce Coordinator and Community Resources Manager in the development and operation of the Summer Youth Employment program.
Applicants must be between the ages of 18-25 by June 2, 2025.
This is not a safety/security sensitive position for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment and is not subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
Essential Functions
The Lead Mentor position is the next step for returning mentors in their leadership development. The Lead Mentor position contains many of the same responsibilities as a New Student Mentor but provides the additional opportunity to guide and counsel New Student Mentors as they take on supervisory positions for the first time. Lead Mentors are expected to help facilitate meetings, assist in summer training, and meet with their mentor groups to advise and counsel them during summer employment. Lead Mentors are expected to support the transition of new mentors by providing opportunities for them to connect with their peers and acting as resource. Finally, Lead Mentors play an integrate role in supporting the Summer Youth Employment program.
Applicants must be between the ages of 18-25 by June 2, 2025.
For a complete list of essential job functions, please click here.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be able to attach the official college transcript and the required essay before continuing the online application.
The City of Little Rock reserves the right to close this announcement at any time, without prior notice.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities
Applicants must be between the ages of 18-25 by June 2, 2025. Applicants interested in being considered to fill Leader (Mentor) positions should meet the following requirements:
- Have a valid Class D (Non-Commercial) Driver's License before employment.
- Currently attending college AND in good standing (recent college graduates will be considered).
- Completed thirty (30) hours* of college (2nd year college student).
- Have previously worked for two (2) years or more in the Summer Youth Employment program.
- City of Little Rock resident (preferred but not required).
- Only hours completed at an institution accredited by one (1) of the six (6) regional accrediting associations recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education will be accepted. The institution's accreditation must have been in effect during the time period in which the hours were earned.
It is critically important that you keep your contact information up-to-date. If you have any changes to your information (i.e., new phone number, new email address, new mailing address, new driver's license number, etc.) please send that information to the Human Resources Department so that we can update your contact information. Changes may be made in person at our office or email - HR-Employment
Application Requirements
- ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.
- Applicants may check the status of their application by logging into their account; therefore, applicants should keep their Username and Password available for this purpose.
- You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your application
- 250-word essay on "What Is Your Understanding of Teamwork and Why Is It an Important Aspect of Work"
- Two (2) professional letters of recommendation from a non-relative.
- Copy of college transcript verifying the completion of thirty (30) college hours.
01
Is your permanent address within Little Rock, AR? (NOTE: This information will be verified before employment may begin; providing false information will result in being disqualified.)
- Yes
- No
The Mentor position will require you to be available for the duration of the Summer Youth Employment Opportunity dates of May 19th - August 1st, 2025. Will you be available to work 40 hours a week (Monday-Friday) during this time frame?
- Yes
- No
If You Have Indicated "no" To Question #2, Please Explain Any Restrictions Or Scheduling Conflicts That You Will Have During This Time, If None Put N/A
04
Do you possess or will you be able to obtain a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment?
- Yes
- No
Do you have access to reliable transportation? [NOTE: Mentors are required to travel to various assigned work sites throughout the day.]
- Yes
- No
We will be communicating with you primarily through the use of email correspondence. Do you have access to a valid email address? (Please ensure that this information is listed on your application.)
- Yes
- No
Are you currently employed? If so, what is the status of your employment?
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- Internship
- Not Currently Employed
If yes to #7, do you expect to keep this job during summer months?
- Yes
- No
Have you completed at least two (2) years of employment with the Summer Youth Employment Opportunity? [NOTE: This is a requirement for the 2025 Summer Mentor positions(s). If you DO NOT meet this requirement, please submit an application for the 2025 Summer Youth Opportunity position(s).]
- Yes
- No
If You Have Indicated "yes" To Question #9, In What Year(s) Were You a Summer Community Programs Participant, If None Put N/A
11
Do you have any supervisory or lead worker experience?
- Yes
- No
Indicate the duties you have performed related to supervision or leadership of EMPLOYEES:
- Established work schedules (multiple employees and multiple shifts)
- Prioritized employees' work activities
- Ensured employees' work is accurate and performed in a timely manner.
- Maintained employees' records (leave, time sheets)
- Recommended disciplinary actions
- Project leader
- DO NOT have any supervisor or leadership experience
How did you find out about this particular position?
- LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
- Facebook/Social Media
- Arkansas Business
- KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
- Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
- City Employee
- Friend or relative who does not work for the City
- Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
- Career Builder/Indeed
- Government Jobs
- Indeed
- College/University Career Page
- Career Fair
- Virtual Job Fair
- Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
- Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
- Department of Workforce Services
- Professional Association
- Other
Employer City of Little Rock
Department Community Programs Address 500 West Markham Suite 220-West
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201
Salary : $15 - $16