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SuccessLink Leader (Reserved for Ages 19-24)

Req ID
2024-28174
Dept
Youth Employment & Opportunity
Position
Temporary Part-Time
Location
YEE Office
Union
EXO
Openings
100
Posting End Date
1/25/2025
Contact Email
lynnette.williams+cob@boston.gov

Overview:

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

 

Join the team to make Boston's young people ready for work! The Office of Youth Employment & Opportunity (OYEO) aims 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 and Opportunity Internship Program is designed to support OYEO goals by engaging Boston youth in workforce readiness development and providing access to resources and civic and learning opportunities.

 

OYEO annually employs over 5,000 students and hosts Youth Career Development Programs.

 

OYEO’s success in delivering optimal programming is made possible by the college-aged interns who play an integral role in supporting the overall OYEO 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 supporting the youth program.
  • Providing accurate and timely responses 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.

CORI/SORI check required.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Hourly rate:   $20.00

Hours per week: 15

Duration:   October 17, 2024 – May 2, 2025

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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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