2025 SYEO Mentor (Part-Time)

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

• 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

Mentors play a vital role in supporting the Summer Youth Employment Opportunity (SYEO) program. They provide administrative and organizational assistance to the Career and Workforce Coordinator and Community Programs Resources Manager in developing and managing 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 position offers a leadership development opportunity, with responsibilities that include guiding and supporting Summer Youth interns, helping them connect with their peers, and serving as a resource.

Mentors also provide administrative and organizational assistance, facilitate meetings, assist with summer training, and meet with their mentor groups to offer advice and counsel throughout their summer employment.

Applicants must be between the ages of 18-25 by June 2, 2025.

Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities

Applicants interested in being considered to fill Mentor positions should meet the following requirements:

• Applicants must be between the ages of 18 - 25 by June 2, 2025.
• 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 period in which the hours were earned.
  
  

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be able to attach the official college transcript and the required essay before continuing the online application.

Updating Your Contact Info

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
  
  

You will not be able to complete your online application if the following documents are not attached:

• 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.
  
  

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

City of Little Rock temporary employees, volunteers or interns do not receive any additional benefits (leave, insurance or retirement/pension).

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
  
  

02

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
  
  

03

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
  
  

05

Do you have access to reliable transportation? [NOTE: Mentors are required to travel to various assigned work sites throughout the day.]

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

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
  
  

07

Are you currently employed? If so, what is the status of your employment?

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• Internship
• Not Currently Employed
  
  

08

If yes to #7, do you expect to keep this job during summer months?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

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
  
  

10

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
  
  

12

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
  
  

13

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