2025 Summer Youth (SYEO)

Salary

$13.00 Hourly

Location

Little Rock, AR

Job Type

Part Time - Summer Program Position

Job Number

CP-2025-01

Department

Community Programs

Opening Date

02/07/2025

Closing Date

3/31/2025 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Max Number of Applicants

1000

Supervisory Responsibility?

No

On-Line Applications Only?

Yes

Department

Community Programs

Grade

PT

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions
  
  

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

JOB OBJECTIVE: (The individual will be responsible for various general labor related functions (clerical, maintenance, etc.)

This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Essential Functions

IMPORTANT NOTE: This year's Summer Youth Employment Opportunity (SYEO) job placements will only be offered to applicants who successfully complete the onboarding process. Placement will be on a first-come, first-served basis, so please make sure to read all instructions and supplemental questions carefully to complete your application correctly.

The Summer Youth Employment Opportunity (SYEO provides City of Little Rock's youth between the ages of 16-21 (Youth Interns) with paid summer employment, including training, for up to six weeks during the summer months. SYEO also provides training on job readiness, career exploration, financial literacy and opportunities to continue educational and social growth. MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OLD AND NO OLDER THAN 21 BY JUNE 2, 2025.

NOTE TO PARENTS: Please ensure that the program participant (youth) completes the application and the supplemental questions. One key purpose of this program is to teach the participant how to apply for a job, participate in training and develop work skills.

The City of Little Rock reserves the right to close this announcement at any time, without prior notice.

SYEO Intern

Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities

Applicants interested in being considered to fill SYEO Intern positions must meet the following requirements:

• Verified City of Little Rock resident.
• Between the ages of 16-21 (Youth Interns)
• Must be at least 16 years old and no older than 21 by June 2, 2025.
  
  

General Communications And Updating Your Contact Information

The City of Little Rock will be communicating with you primarily through the use of email correspondence.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: None

Disclaimer

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

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
• It is important that you have access to a valid and working email address in order to ensure that you receive updated information. DO NOT USE SCHOOL EMAIL
  
  

Regular part-time employees who work 1,500 hours shall receive six (6) days of Sick Leave upon the completion of the 1,500 hours. If unused, this Sick Leave shall be allowed to accumulate to a maximum of fifteen (15) days (120 hours). Regular, full-time non-probationary employees who transfer to Regular, part-time positions will receive credit for the previous year's service for purposes of Sick Leave accrual and may carry over accrued Sick Leave accrual up to the maximum noted above.

Regular Part-time Employees Who Were In Pay Status (vacation, Sick Leave, Or Actual Hours Worked) For At Least 1,500 Hours During The Year Shall Receive The Following Vacation Leave

Up to 10 years of service (40 hrs.) = 5 days per year

10 years or more (60 hrs.) = 7-1/2 days per year

01

The Summer Youth Employment Opportunity will require you to be available for the full duration of the program dates of June 16 - July 28, 2025 (Monday-Thursdays with Friday off). Will you be available to work for the full duration of the program?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Will you be at least 16 years of age but no older than 21 years of age by June 2, 2025? [NOTE: This information will be verified before employment may begin; providing false information will result in disqualification.]

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Are you older than 16 and this is your first time participating for the Summer Youth Employment Opportunity?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Are you a current resident of Little Rock, AR and if not, will you be residing in the City of Little Rock no later than June 2nd, 2025? (NOTE: This information will be verified before employment may begin; providing false information will result in being disqualified.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

If your address will be different this summer from your current address, please add it here, if not put N/A:

06

Are you eligible for the free and/or reduced meal program provided by your school?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

We will be communicating with you primarily through the use of email correspondence. Do you have a valid email address? (Please ensure that this information is listed on your application. PLEASE DO NOT USE SCHOOL EMAIL ADDRESS).

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

Have you ever worked for the City of Little Rock? [NOTE: You have worked for the City of Little Rock if you have received a paycheck from the City of Little Rock).

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Do you have any prior work experience? (paid or volunteer)

• Yes
• No
  
  

10

If yes, please describe your experience. If NONE, please put N/A:

11

Do you have siblings who are also applying for the Summer Youth Employment Program?

• Yes
• No
  
  

12

If you answered yes to question #11, please provide names of your sibling(s) that are applying, if NONE put N/A:

13

If you are not selected to participate in this program, would you be interested in participating in Little Rock Career Climb opportunities?

• Yes
• No
  
  

14

If you indicated "yes" to #13, please select any other areas that you are willing to work at.

• Lifeguard
• Parks & Recreation Summer/Seasonal Program
• Swimming Pool Assistant
• Zoo Service Associate
• Any Above
• Youth Job Fair
• None of the above
  
  

15

Do you have reliable transportation to get to work OR resources available to you for transportation (i.e., bus, family member, etc.)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

16

Which of the following is your first choice for your work assignment?

• Administrative/Business
• Animal Services
• Child Care
• Communications
• Construction
• Cosmetology
• Education
• Financial Services
• Food Services
• Government
• Health Care Services
• Hospitality
• Information Technology
• Legal
• Manufacturing
• Non-Profit Industry
• Public Safety
• Recreation
• Youth Programs
  
  

17

In the event your first choice is not available, please select two (2) additional choices for your work assignment?

• Administrative/Business
• Agriculture/Animal Services
• Communications/Media/Advertising
• Construction
• Education
• Financial Services
• Food Services/Restaurant
• Government
• Health Care Services
• Hospitality/Hotel Services
• Information Technology
• Legal
• Manufacturing
• Non-Profit Organization
• Public Safety/Police/Fire
• Recreation/Summer Camp
• Youth Programs
  
  

18

Please indicate your preference(s) of work site location. [NOTE: Preferred location may not be available, and placement will be made according to available positions,]:

• Downtown
• River Market
• Heights/Hillcrest
• East Little Rock
• Southwest Little Rock
• Capitol View/Stiff Station
• West Little Rock
• South Main/Governor's Mansion District
• Otter Creek
• Chenal Valley
• Any Location
  
  

19

What will be your educational status in the Fall of 2025?

• 9th Grade
• 10th Grade
• 11th Grade
• 12th Grade
• College Freshman
• College Sophomore
• College Junior
• Vocational Program
• Not in school
  
  

20

If you are currently attending college, please indicate how many semester hours you will have completed by June 2, 2025.

• 0 to 14 semester hours
• 15 and above semester hours
• Not in college
  
  

21

Do you have an account with a bank, credit union or financial institution in YOUR name (NOT CASHAPP OR CHIME)

• Yes
• No
  
  

22

If You Would Like Your 2025 W-2 (for Taxes) To Be Sent To a Different Address, Please Add It Here, If Not Put N/A

23

Have you received your free Rock Region Bus Pass from your participating high school?

• Yes
• No
  
  

24

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
  
  

Required Question

Employer City of Little Rock

Department Community Programs Address 500 West Markham Suite 220-West

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201