What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quantum Opportunities Summer Youth Program position at YWCA York?
Summary:
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Summer Work Program, focused on providing hands-on work experience aimed at skill development. This program is designed to offer practical learning opportunities while actively contributing to our community through various activities and events in York City and Camp Cann-EDI-on.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in community-focused activities and events.
- Assist in organizing and executing programs and initiatives.
- Engage in skill-building workshops and training sessions.
- Work with Camp Cann-Edi-On Coordinators and Youth Director to coordinate work details.
- Make sure all equipment and materials are stored safely in the appropriate place following the event.
- Collaborate and communicate with any team member and community partner.
- Participate in ground activities, such as mowing lawns, trimming hedges, shoveling snow from sidewalks, removing weeds, and raking and disposing of leaves and refuse.
- Participating in following the Mentors leads to learning about safety and community etiquette prior to their first cleanup event.
- Locates, inspects, troubleshoots, initiates conducting repairs and cleanup as needed, with support of the Mentors.
- Contribute to the overall success of the program through dedication and teamwork.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Must be 14-17 years old
- Must have transportation to YWCA (any other transportation to site jobs is provided by YWCA)
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must wear protective gear if needed as appropriate on each crew member, make sure to have gloves, bug spray, sunscreen, hats, long sleeved shirts, masks, goggles or whatever each cleanup activity requires to keep stay safe.
- Always act in a courteous and professional way when representing YWCA York, while assisting and supporting the community cleanup process.
- Must be agile enough to participate in basic general labor.
- Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to perform general tasks and cleaning.
- Work some flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for cleanup events.
- Responds promptly to needs; feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments promptly.
- Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
