Youth Service Worker / Norfolk Emerging Leader Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/3836027) Apply  Youth Service Worker / Norfolk Emerging Leader Salary $15.00 Hourly Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Intermittent Temporary Job Number 13711 Department Parks & Recreation Opening Date 12/16/2025 Closing Date 2/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The Norfolk Emerging Leaders Program provides Norfolk youth between the ages of 16-21 with meaningful paid summer work experiences. Youth have an opportunity to explore careers in local government and gain value hands-on work experience through placement in various job assignments in City departments. The program provides job readiness training and financial literacy education to develop the essential skills necessary to better prepare young people for the future workforce. This position requires the availability to work up to 30 hours per week. Work hours, workdays, and work schedules may vary based on job assignments Program Dates (Program dates and information are subject to change): June 1 – July 24, 2026 Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $15.00 Hourly Essential Functions Minimum qualifications for the program include: + Submit a copy of most recent transcript for the 2025-26 school year. Unofficial college transcripts are accepted. + Must complete an online application + U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S. + A resident of Norfolk. + Must be between the ages of 16 and 21 as of June 1, 2026. + Be currently enrolled in high school, vocational/trade school or an accredited college or university. + Participant must commit to work up to 30 hours per week and be available to work the duration of the program between June 1st and July 24th. + Participants must not miss more than three (3) workdays of the program. This includes missed workdays for other commitments to include but not be limited to summer school, athletic camps, practices, summer vacations or other employment. + Attend all mandatory program orientations, trainings, workshops, events, and activities. + All participants 18 years of age or older are required to complete a background check. Education/Experience No prior work experience required. Additional Information & Requirements Required Documents: + Submit a copy of most recent report card/transcript for the 2025-26 school year. Unofficial transcripts are accepted. + Submit a Norfolk Emerging Leaders Program Recommendation Form (https://norfolk-parks-and-rec-parks-and-rec.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/37793) (Recommenders can NOT be a relative or friend of the applicant) All required documentation can be uploaded via the online application system using the “add attachments” feature OR e-mailed to NEL@norfolk.gov by the application deadline. Any missing documentation not submitted by the deadline will unfortunately disqualify your application for consideration for the position. If you experience difficulty applying for this position online, please contact 855-524-5627 + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 Are you a permanent resident of the City of Norfolk? + Yes + No 02 What is your date of birth? Use this date format: MM/DD/YYYY: 03 What is your current age? + 16 (or will be 16 on or before June 1, 2026) + 17 + 18 + 19 + 20 + 21 + Older than 21 (or will be on or before June 1, 2026 04 Applicant's Home Phone Number: 05 Applicant's Cell Phone Number: 06 Applicant's E-mail Address (email address must be different from the Parent/Guardian's email address. Please do not use a Norfolk Public School e-mail address): 07 Gender: + Male + Female + Non-binary + Prefer not to say 08 Race/ethnicity: + American Indian or Alaska Native + Asian + Black or African American + Hispanic or Latino + Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander + White + Prefer not to answer 09 Are you currently enrolled in school? + Yes + No 10 Name of the school you currently attend: 11 Type of school currently enrolled: + High School + Home School Program + 4-year College/University + Community College + Vocational/Trade School + GED program + Not in school + Other 12 What is your current grade level? + 9th Grade + 10th Grade + 11th Grade + 12th Grade + College Freshman + College Sophomore + College Junior + College Senior + GED Program + I've completed some college coursework + Not in school + Other 13 If currently enrolled in college or vocational/trade school, what is your area of study? 14 Please indicate your t-shirt size: + Adult Small + Adult Medium + Adult Large + Adult XL + Adult 2XL + Adult 3XL + Adult 4 XL 15 Primary Parent/Legal Guardian’s Full Name 16 Relationship to applicant: 17 Primary Parent/Legal Guardian’s Phone Number: 18 Primary Parent/Legal Guardian’s E-mail Address (e-mail address must be different from the applicant’s email address): 19 Secondary Parent/Legal Guardian’s Full Name: 20 Relationship to applicant: 21 Secondary Parent/Legal Guardian’s Phone Number: 22 Secondary Parent/Legal Guardian’s Email Address (e-mail address must be different from the applicant’s email address): 23 Name of Emergency Contact #1: 24 Relationship to Applicant: 25 Emergency Contact’s Phone Number: 26 Name of Emergency Contact #2: 27 Relationship to Applicant: 28 Emergency Contact’s Phone Number: 29 Have you previously participated in the Norfolk Emerging Leaders program? + Yes + No 30 If yes, please indicate the department and the year. If no, please type N/A. 31 Will this be your first job? + Yes + No 32 Do you have access to reliable transportation? + Yes + No 33 To help us find a suitable placement for you, we need to know how you will be getting to and from your work assignment. Please select all that apply: + I will drive my own car + A family member will bring me + Public Transportation + Walk + Bike + Other 34 Do you have any plans to include summer school, vacation, sports, college orientation, etc. that will prevent you from working specific dates or times? + Yes + No 35 If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain and list specific dates here. if no, type N/A. 36 Do you have any known physical, mental, or medical conditions which would limit your capacity to perform a job for which you may be considered? + Yes + No 37 If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please describe any necessary assistance or reasonable accommodations. If you answered "no" to the previous question, answer with "N/A" here. 38 Please list any food allergies or special dietary needs: 39 Please select the skills you perform best: (please check all that apply) + Microsoft Office + Administrative/Clerical + Data Entry + Filing + Answering the phone + Scheduling Appointments/Meetings + Sorting Mail + Copier + Faxing + Customer Service Skills + Cashier/Money-handling + Painting + Storytelling + Presentation Skills + Public Speaking + Organizational Skills + Research + Inventory Management + Landscaping + Grounds keeping + Cleaning/Custodial + Swimming + Animal Services/Caring for animals + Food Service + Loading/Unloading + Able to lift over 25lbs. + Shipping/receiving + Retail/Sales + Recreation + Environmental Education + Social Media + Outdoor Work/Labor + Power tools/Motor Equipment + Childcare/Working with kids + Work with seniors/older adults + Working with Computers/technology + Maintenance + Creative Arts + Writing 40 Please select your FIRST choice for placement in a department you would like to be considered for listed below. (Note: This does NOT guarantee job placement): + Nauticus – Admissions + Nauticus – Battleship Operations + Nauticus – Education + Nauticus – Exhibits + Nauticus – Sail Nauticus Program Aide + Nauticus – Volunteer Resources + Norfolk Fire-Rescue + Office Assistant + Animal Care Center + Automotive Service Attendant + Library Aide + Norfolk Public Health + Landscape Maintenance/Groundskeeping + Childcare/Summer Camp + Marketing + Sales Associate + Guest Services + Athletic Aide + Facility Maintenance + Events/Operations Worker + Senior Center/Active Adults + Art + Food Services + Museum Aide + Outdoor Recreation + Athletics - Boxing + Accounting + Recreation Aide + Cleaning Custodial/Housekeeping + Public Works Maintenance Worker + Zoo – Guest Services + Zoo – Gift Shop + Zoo – Groundskeeping 41 Please select your SECOND choice for placement in a department you would like to be considered. (Note: This does NOT guarantee job placement): + Nauticus – Admissions + Nauticus – Battleship Operations + Nauticus – Education + Nauticus – Exhibits + Nauticus – Sail Nauticus Program Aide + Nauticus – Volunteer Resources + Norfolk Fire-Rescue + Office Assistant + Animal Care Center + Automotive Service Attendant + Library Aide + Norfolk Public Health + Landscape Maintenance/Groundskeeping + Childcare/Summer Camp + Marketing + Sales Associate + Guest Services + Athletic Aide + Facility Maintenance + Events/Operations Worker + Senior Center/Active Adults + Art + Food Services + Museum Aide + Outdoor Recreation + Athletics - Boxing + Accounting + Recreation Aide + Cleaning Custodial/Housekeeping + Public Works Maintenance Worker + Zoo – Guest Services + Zoo – Gift Shop + Zoo – Groundskeeping 42 Please select your THIRD choice for placement in a department you would like to be considered. (Note: This does NOT guarantee job placement): + Nauticus – Admissions + Nauticus – Battleship Operations + Nauticus – Education + Nauticus – Exhibits + Nauticus – Sail Nauticus Program Aide + Nauticus – Volunteer Resources + Norfolk Fire-Rescue + Office Assistant + Animal Care Center + Automotive Service Attendant + Library Aide + Norfolk Public Health + Landscape Maintenance/Groundskeeping + Childcare/Summer Camp + Marketing + Sales Associate + Guest Services + Athletic Aide + Facility Maintenance + Events/Operations Worker + Senior Center/Active Adults + Art + Food Services + Museum Aide + Outdoor Recreation + Athletics - Boxing + Accounting + Recreation Aide + Cleaning Custodial/Housekeeping + Public Works Maintenance Worker + Zoo – Guest Services + Zoo – Gift Shop + Zoo – Groundskeeping 43 Of the types of jobs listed above, I am NOT interested in doing: Required Question Employer City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email