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Position Title:

Paid Youth Intern Hourly

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 and youth programs. Please read the following program descriptions carefully.

Internships will run from June 9, 2025 - July 23, 2025. Candidates must be available for this full 8-week program to qualify. Each week interns will work 19 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.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Teaching Interns: Interns will spend 16 hours per week learning about youth development, classroom management, and 3 hours per week in employment training sessions. This position starts in June and ends in July.

+ 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 3 h ours per week in employment training sessions. This position starts in June and ends in July.

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

Department:

Community and Neighborhoods

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Scheduled Hours:

20

Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email [email protected] .

BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:

+ Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

+ HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)

+ Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

+ City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

+ A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

+ Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

+ Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

+ Wellness clinic for employees and their families

Paid Time Off

+ 12 vacation days to start

+ 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday

+ Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually

+ 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents

+ Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction

VETERAN EMPLOYER:

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.

ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP

Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.

We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.