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SuccessLink Leader (Reserved for Ages 19-24)

Posted Date 2 months ago(3/23/2023 11:11 AM)
Req ID
2023-24408
Dept
Youth Employment & Opportunity
Position
Temporary Part-Time
Location
YEE Office
Union
EXO
Openings
400
Posting End Date
7/2/2023
Contact Email
lynnette.williams+cob@boston.gov

Overview:

Join the team to make Boston's young people ready for work!  The City of Boston Office of Youth Employment & Opportunity (YEO) aims to not only to recruit and hire youth, but also to ensure that their entry level employment experience is engaging, meaningful, and a building block for their professional experience and personal success.  The Youth Employment & Opportunity Internship Program is designed to support YEO goals by engaging Boston youth in workforce readiness development and providing access to resources, civic and learning opportunities.

 

YEO annually employees over 5,000 students and hosts Youth Career Development Programs.

 

YEO’s success in delivering optimal programming is made possible by the college aged interns who play an integral role in supporting the overall YEO mission.

Responsibilities:

While individual responsibilities may vary, SuccessLink Leaders' responsibilities may include:

  • Providing strong customer service to youth and family members.
  • Serving as a resource for community organizations in supporting the youth program.
  • Providing accurate and timely response to questions and information requests.
  • Specific responsibilities may vary according to individual site placement. 
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • SuccessLink Leaders must be between the ages of 19-24.
  • Strong oral and written communication and customer service skills, particularly with young people.
  • Ability to interact effectively with community based managers to assist in the youth employment program implementation.
  • Strong ability to organize and prioritize work as needed.
  • Additional specific qualifications may be needed, based on individual site placement. 
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

Boston Residency Required.  CORI/SORI check required.

 

Terms:

 

Hourly rate:   $17.00

Hours per week: 30

Duration:   June 26, 2023 - August 25, 2023

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

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