HOURLY - Assistant (Strong Future Intern)

Job Opportunity City of Las Vegas Youth Development & Social Innovation Department, Strong Future Youth Employment Program is seeking qualified interns working age to 24 years of age for the workforce development program. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for future openings. Requirements First Aid and CPR Certification at time of hire/reclassification. Computer experience required. Student must sign an agreement at the time of hire. Completion of the Strong Future Las Vegas employability training is required in order to be eligible for employment. Please upload transcript, letter of recommendation, and proof of enrollment. Position Summary This position performs a variety of career and routine, entry‑level work under close supervision. This position is an education-to-work pipeline that provides hands‑on experience in law enforcement, law, technology, engineering, maintenance, graphic design, communications, the arts and recreation to name a few. Some job assignments under the Strong Future Program are credentialed (earn and learn). Duties Ensures safety of participants during program events and activities. Provides assistance to full-time or part-time classified staff or designee in assigned areas of work. Performs other related duties as assigned. Program Schedule and Pay High School Students: Paid $15.00 per hour, nine‑hour days. Mandatory three‑hour training session on Thursdays (financial literacy, career seminars, professional development workshops, and hands‑on training). Work Schedule: Monday–Wednesday (nine‑hour days). Training Day: Thursdays (three hours). College Students: Paid $17.00 per hour, eight‑hour days. Work Schedule: Monday–Thursday (eight‑hour days). Pre‑Employment Requirements All hired participants will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screening prior to beginning work. Participants who are 18 years of age and older will also be required to pass a background investigation in addition to the drug screening. Required Documents High School Students must submit: most recent high school transcript; one current letter of recommendation (dated within the last two months) – may be from a teacher, school administrator, religious leader, employer, or other non‑family reference. College Students must submit: proof of current college enrollment; one current letter of recommendation (dated within the last two months) – must be on official letterhead or include the recommender’s signature. Competencies Professionalism – Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive. Effective Communication – Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner. Customer Focus – Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values. Adaptability – Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands. Problem Solving – Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes. Productive Partnerships – Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others. Technical and Safety Expertise – Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Las Vegas