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Salt Lake City Corporation Hourly Paid Youth Intern in Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Title:
Hourly Paid Youth Intern
Job Description:
THIS POSTION IS OPEN FOR YOUTH AGES 16-18 WHO ARE SALT LAKE CITY RESIDENTS. YouthCity and the Salt Lake City’s Mayor’s Office are pleased to offer summer intern positions for youth interested in learning about civic engagement, youth programs and environmental education. Please read the following program descriptions carefully.
Internships will run from June 10, 2024 – August 2, 2024. Candidates must be available for this full 8-week program to qualify. Each week interns will work 20 hours. Youth will be assigned to an interested City department based on availability.
Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Teaching Interns: Interns will spend 16 hours per week learning about youth development, classroom management, and 4 hours per week in employment training sessions. This position starts in June and ends in August.
Civic Engagement Interns: Interns will be assigned to a City Department for 16 hours per week where they will shadow a City employee and learn about the scope of services of the Department provides for City residents. Interns will spend an additional 4 hours per week in employment training sessions. This position starts in June and ends in August.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Youth must be 16-18 years old at the start of the program.
Youth must be residents of Salt Lake City.
Preference will be given to youth who have participated in YouthCity or Sorenson Unity Center Programs.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Moderate physical activity. Required to stand, walk, for extended periods. Exposure to lifting and attending employment training sessions.
Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
POSITION TYPE
Part-Time
POSITION SALARY RANGE
$15.11/hr.
DEPARTMENT
Community and Neighborhoods
Full Time/Part Time:
Part time
Scheduled Hours:
20
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