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City of Norfolk, Virginia Youth Services Worker/Norfolk Emerging Leaders (NEL) in Norfolk, Virginia
Youth Services Worker/Norfolk Emerging Leaders (NEL)
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Youth Services Worker/Norfolk Emerging Leaders (NEL)
Salary
$15.00 Hourly
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Intermittent Temporary
Job Number
12726
Department
Parks & Recreation
Opening Date
12/17/2024
Closing Date
2/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
The Norfolk Emerging Leaders Program provides Norfolk youth between the ages of 16-21 with meaningful paid summer work experiences. Youth have an opportunity to explore careers in local government and gain value hands-on work experience through placement in various job assignments in City departments. The program provides job readiness training and financial literacy education to develop the essential skills necessary to better prepare young people for the future workforce.
This position requires the availability to work up to 30 hours per week. Work hours, workdays, and work schedules may vary based on job assignments
8:30AM – 5:00PM, Monday through Friday; hours may vary by department.
Program Dates
(Program dates and information are subject to change):
June 2 – July 25, 2025
Essential Functions
Minimum qualifications for the program include:
Must complete an online application.
U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
A resident of Norfolk.
Between the age of 16 and 21 as of June 2, 2025.
Be currently enrolled in high school, vocational/trade school or an accredited college or university.
Commit to work up to 30 hours per week and be available to work the duration of the program between June 2nd and July 25th .
Participants must not miss more than three (3) workdays of the program. This includes missed workdays for other commitments to include but not be limited to summer school, athletic camps, practices, summer vacations or other employment.
Attend all mandatory program orientations, trainings, workshops, events, and activities.
Participants 18 years of age or older must complete a background check.
Education/Experience
Required Documents:
Submit a copy of most recent report card/transcript for the 2024-25 school year. Unofficial transcripts are accepted.
Submit a Norfolk Emerging Leaders Program Recommendation Form (Recommenders can NOT be a relative or friend of the applicant).
Additional Information & Requirements
All required documentation can be uploaded via the online application system using the “add attachments” feature OR e-mailed to NEL@norfolk.gov by the application deadline. Any missing documentation not submitted by the deadline will unfortunately disqualify your application for consideration for the position.
If you experience difficulty applying for this position online, please contact 855-524-5627
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
01
Are you currently a resident of Norfolk, Virginia?
Yes
No
02
What is your date of birth? Use this date format: MM/DD/YYYY:
03
What is your current age?
16 (or will be 16 on or before June 2, 2025)
17
18
19
20
21
Older than 21 (or will be older than 21 on or before June 2, 2025)
04
Applicant’s Home Phone Number:
05
Applicant’s Cell Phone Number:
06
Applicant’s E-mail Address (email address must be different from the Parent/Guardian’s email address. Please do not use a Norfolk Public School e-mail address):
07
Gender:
Male
Female
Non-binary
Prefer not to answer
08
Race/ethnicity:
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Prefer not to answer
09
Are you currently enrolled in school?
Yes
No
10
Name of the school you currently attend:
11
Type of school currently enrolled:
High School
Home School Program
4-year College/University
Community College
Vocational/Trade School
GED program
Not in-school
Other
12
What is your current grade level?
9 9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
College Freshman
College Sohpomore
College Junior
College Senior
GED Program
I have completed some college coursework
Not in school
Other
13
If currently enrolled in college or vocational/trade school, what is your area of study?
14
Please indicate your t-shirt size:
Adult Small
Adult Medium
Adult Large
Adult XL
Adult 2XL
Adult 3XL
Adult 4XL
15
Primary Parent/Legal Guardian’s Full Name:
16
Relationship to applicant:
17
Primary Parent/Legal Guardian’s Phone Number:
18
Primary Parent/Legal Guardian’s E-mail Address (e-mail address must be different from the applicant’s email address):
19
Secondary Parent/Legal Guardian’s Full Name:
20
Relationship to applicant:
21
Secondary Parent/Legal Guardian’s Phone Number:
22
Secondary Parent/Legal Guardian’s Email Address (e-mail address must be different from the applicant’s email address):
23
Name of Emergency Contact #1:
24
Relationship to Applicant:
25
Emergency Contact’s Phone Number:
26
Name of Emergency Contact #2:
27
Relationship to Applicant:
28
Emergency Contact’s Phone Number:
29
Have you previously participated in the Norfolk Emerging Leaders program?
Yes
No
30
If yes, please indicate the department and the year:
31
Will this be your first job
Yes
No
32
Do you have access to reliable transportation?
Yes
No
33
To help us find a suitable placement for you, we need to know how you will be getting to and from your work assignment. Please select all that apply:
I will drive my own car
A family member will bring me.
Public transportation
Walk
Bike
Other
34
Do you have any plans to include summer school, vacation, sports, college orientation, etc. that will prevent you from working specific dates or times?
Yes
No
35
If you answered “yes” to the previous question, please explain and list specific dates here:
36
Do you have any known physical, mental, or medical conditions which would limit your capacity to perform a job for which you may be considered?
Yes
No
37
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please describe any necessary assistance or reasonable accommodations. If you answered "no" to the previous question, answer with "N/A" here.
38
Please list any food allergies or special dietary needs:
39
Please select the skills you perform best (please check all that apply):
Microsoft Office
Administrative/Clerical
Data Entry
Filing
Answering the phone
Scheduling Appointments/Meetings
Sorting Mail
Copier
Faxing
Customer Service Skills
Cashier/Money-handling
Painting
Storytelling
Presentation Skills
Public Speaking
Organizational Skills
Research
Inventory Management
Landscaping
Grounds Keeping
Cleaning/Custodial
Swimming
Animal Services/Caring for animals
Food Service
Loading/Unloading
Able to lift over 25 lbs.
Shipping/receiving
Retail/Sales
Recreation
Environmental Education
Social Media
Outdoor Work/Labor
Power tools/Motor Equipment
Childcare/Working with kids
Working with seniors/older adults
Working with Computers/technology
Maintenance
Creative Arts
Writing
40
Please select your FIRST choice for placement in a department you would like to be considered for listed below. (Note: This does NOT guarantee job placement):
Nauticus – Admissions
Nauticus – Battleship Operations
Nauticus – Education
Nauticus – Exhibits
Nauticus – Sail Nauticus Program Aide
Office Assistant
Animal Care Center
Automotive Service Attendant
Library Aide
Norfolk Public Health
Landscape Maintenance/Groundskeeping
Childcare/Summer Camp
Marketing
Sales Associate
Guest Services
Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
Athletic Aide
Facility Maintenance
Events/Operations Worker
Senior Center/Active Adults
Art
Accounting
Recreation Aide
Cleaning Custodial
Public Works Maintenance Worker
Zoo – Guest Services
Zoo – Gift Shop
Zoo – Food Services
Zoo – Groundskeeping
41
Please select your SECOND choice for placement in a department you would like to be considered for listed below. (Note: This does NOT guarantee job placement):
Nauticus – Admissions
Nauticus – Battleship Operations
Nauticus – Education
Nauticus – Exhibits
Nauticus – Sail Nauticus Program Aide
Office Assistant
Animal Care Center
Automotive Service Attendant
Library Aide
Norfolk Public Health
Landscape Maintenance/Groundskeeping
Childcare/Summer Camp
Marketing
Sales Associate
Guest Services
Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
Athletic Aide
Facility Maintenance
Events/Operations Worker
Senior Center/Active Adults
Art
Accounting
Recreation Aide
Cleaning Custodial
Public Works Maintenance Worker
Zoo – Guest Services
Zoo – Gift Shop
Zoo – Food Services
Zoo – Groundskeeping
42
Please select your THIRD choice for placement in a department you would like to be considered for listed below. (Note: This does NOT guarantee job placement):
Nauticus – Admissions
Nauticus – Battleship Operations
Nauticus – Education
Nauticus – Exhibits
Nauticus – Sail Nauticus Program Aide
Office Assistant
Animal Care Center
Automotive Service Attendant
Library Aide
Norfolk Public Health
Landscape Maintenance/Groundskeeping
Childcare/Summer Camp
Marketing
Sales Associate
Guest Services
Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
Athletic Aide
Facility Maintenance
Events/Operations Worker
Senior Center/Active Adults
Art
Accounting
Recreation Aide
Cleaning Custodial
Public Works Maintenance Worker
Zoo – Guest Services
Zoo – Gift Shop
Zoo – Food Services
Zoo – Groundskeeping
43
Of the types of jobs listed above, I am NOT interested in doing:
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