Students and young adults interested in summer employment are invited to apply to the Shelby County Mayor’s Summer Work Experience program. Two hundred participants will be selected to commemorate the county’s bicentennial celebration.
Mayor Lee Harris said, “This program is a great opportunity for students and young adults to gain experience in the working world. We have identified a variety of opportunities for 200 youth to have a meaningful work experience, enhance their community, and earn a paycheck in the process.”
Dorcas Young Griffin, director of the Division of Community Services, said, “Engaging students and young adults in professional development opportunities is a priority of Mayor Harris’ administration. These young people will spend a significant part of their summer developing valuable skills while exploring potential career paths through Shelby County Government and our partners.”
High school participants (16-18) in the Mayor’s Summer Work Experience are invited to participate in the Youth Conservation League, which will work to beautify communities across Shelby County. Additionally, for the first time this year, young adult participants (18-24) will be assigned to support public, private sector or nonprofit partners while learning administrative and operational skills through the Youth Workforce League.
Youth Conservation League participants earn $10 per hour, and Conservation League Team Leaders earn $15 per hour. Youth Workforce League participants earn $12 per hour. Participants are selected in a random lottery, while Team Leaders are selected through a standard interview process. All participants must be available to work 7 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays during June 7-July 26.
Learn more or apply to participate at shelbycountytn.gov/3485/youth-jobs. Applications are available until April 12.
