Position Title:

City Apprentice - Housing Stability - Homeless Engagement and Response Team

Job Description:

Salt Lake City is searching for driven, enthusiastic Apprentices to join our team. Apprentice responsibilities include learning and developing practical skills, participating in classes and workshops on and offsite, observing all health and safety codes, completing tests and work assignments. You should be well-organized, flexible, and willing to assist wherever possible.

To be successful as an Apprentice, you must have great time management skills and be willing to fit into the existing staff structure. Outstanding Apprentices are those who are eager to learn, respond well to constructive feedback, build good relationships with colleagues, and, ultimately, advance public good.

Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

Housing Stability is hiring an apprentice to work with the Homeless Engagement and Response Team (HEART). This individual will assist HEART with community engagement, by coordinating, promoting, and developing new and existing outreach events.

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. The selected candidate may work up to 28 hours per week.

Upon successful performance, the mentor’s recommendation, availability of funds, and the concurrence of the department and the Department of Human Resources this position may last up to 4 years.

APPRENTICE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acquire specialized skills under the tutelage of experienced mentors.

• Attend workshops and participation in as many learning opportunities as possible. Assist within the relevant department while also learning about other aspects of the city.

• Observe health and safety procedures.

• Complete all tests, presentations, and other required evaluations.

• Positively receiving feedback.

• Attend meetings and offering suggestions for improvement.

• Keep a log of everything learned.

• Build professional relationships with colleagues, leaders and general public.

• Collect and analyze data.

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Coordinate with City and community partners.

• Utilize creativity and critical thinking to address complex issues.

APPRENTICE REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver's license required.

• Good physical strength and hand-eye coordination with the ability to lift at least 30lbs.

• Good time management, critical, and interpersonal skills may be required.

• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and troubleshooting abilities.

• A growth mindset, passion for learning, and willingness to work with diverse groups.

• Ability to work in a changing, sometimes stressful environment.

• Willing to work outside in the heat and/or cold.

• Basic computer and word processing skills

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

POSITION SALARY

$18.00/hr.

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 careers@slcgov.com.

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.