POSITION TITLE: Student Workforce Apprentice/Internship Program - S.W.A.P in Collaboration with Summer 500

REPORTS TO:  Worksite Coordinator

WORK HOURS: Varies

 

SUMMARY: The Student Workforce Apprentice/Internship Program (S.W.A.P) is accepting applications from qualified high school students to participate in the Summer 500 Program—a collaboration among the City of Savannah, Chatham County, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, and the local business community.

 

This partnership provides paid work opportunities for students to explore career pathways, develop professional skills, and gain meaningful, real-world work experience.  The working opportunities are temporary positions. Student name and contact information will be shared among the entities.

 

REQUIREMENTS: 

 

1. Chatham County High School Student


2. Age 15 (with valid work permit) or 16 or older


3. Ability to teach and lead various activities.


4. Excellent character, integrity, and adaptability


5. Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Perform assigned duties specific to the operational needs of the operating department where the internship is performed


2. Perform various office clerical functions including answering phones; retrieving and delivering files and records; typing and scanning documents; receiving, sorting, and distributing mail and office supplies


3. Compile and tabulate numeric data


4. Perform data entry


5. Perform specific tasks under the guidance of staff to support program activities


6. Provide general information regarding programs and services to the public


7. Participate in the set-up and operation of special events and program activities


8. Perform related duties as required

 

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Be able to walk, bend, stand, squat, or sit on the floor (with children) throughout an 8-hour day.


2. Be able to physically respond quickly in an emergency.


3. Be actively engaged and involved with children each day, including planning daily outdoor time in all ranges of temperatures or humidity levels, subject to safety guidelines and protocols.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS

 

Some knowledge of:

• Basic clerical methods and procedures


• Basic computer operations

 

Skills

• ACTIVE LEARNING - Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision-making


• ACTIVE LISTENING - Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times


• CRITICAL THINKING - Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

 

Abilities

• COMPREHEND ORAL INFORMATION - Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences


• SPEAK - Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand


• COMPREHEND WRITTEN INFORMATION - Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing


• WRITE - Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand

 

Other Work Requirements

• PROFESSIONALISM – Decorum and professional attire.


• INITIATIVE - Demonstrate willingness to take on job challenges


• DEPENDABILITY - Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability and fulfill obligations