Salary : $50,252.80 – $64,064.00 Annually
Location : Orlando, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 23-538
Department: Families, Parks and Recreation
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 10/28/2023
Closing Date: 11/3/2023 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
>> ONLY CITY EMPLOYEES MAY APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. <<
Who We Are
Orlando, The City Beautiful
For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.
This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.
Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.
Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.
NATURE OF WORK:
Youth Employment Program Coordinators connect youth ages 15 thru 25 to meaningful work experience and career exploration opportunities. The program primarily serves youth experiencing barriers to employment and economic success. Providing employability skills training and support, the program aims to change the trajectory of the economic success of our youth by facilitating a smooth transition from school to the workforce.
Performs administrative and case managerial tasks in planning, coordinating, and conducting the Youth Employment program. Employees in this role may be assigned to manage one or more specialized programs. Work assignments require the exercise of initiative and independent judgement in organizing and coordinating youth programming and community partnerships to meet the needs of youth participants, parents/guardians, and the community. Work is reviewed through observation, reports, performance evaluations, and counseling sessions. Employees may be required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays on occasion.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in Recreation Administration or a closely related field; and a minimum of one (1) year of experience with program management in specialty area required; or an equivalent combination of related education, training and experience. Bilingual in Spanish and English Highly Preferred. Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license. A Commercial Drivers License is desired. FRPA Certification desired.
VALID DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. VALID FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
Supplemental Information
01
Do you have a valid driver license from the State of Florida?
- Yes
- No
02
A valid driver license from any state is required for this position. If you possess a Florida DL, enter the DL number (no dashes or spaces) and expiration date in the space provided. Please follow the format shown: Example: X123123121230 Exp 01/01/2022 If you possess a valid driver license from another state or country, enter OTHER STATE. If you do not possess a valid driver license at this time, enter NONE.
03
What is the highest level of education obtained?
- Less than High School
- High School graduate or equivalent (GED)
- Technical School graduate
- Some College (less than 60 semester hours)
- Associate degree or equivalent (60 or more semester credits)
- Bachelor degree (120 or more semester credits)
- Master degree
- Doctorate degree
04
Do you have a bachelor degree or Recreation Administration or a closely related field?
- Yes
- No
05
How much full-time work experience do you have in organized recreation and/or leisure services field?
You must provide details in your application or resume.
- None
- Some but less than two years
- Between two and four years
- Between four and six years
- More than six years
06
Are you willing to submit to a polygraph examination?
- Yes
- No
07
Briefly summarize your knowledge of the youth employment or any recreational programs.
Required Question