The Urban League of Portland urges youths seeking good summer jobs to pick up applications at their office by 3 p.m. today.
Applications to be included in the program must be turned in at the Urban League front desk no later than 8:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, July 6.
The positions would be to assist with work in City of Portland Bureaus, Portland Parks and Recreation or Sun School Programs. More information will be at a training session for applicants on Wednesday, July 7, at 1p.m.
Only candidates who would be able to attend a mandatory training/orientation on Wednesday, July 7 at 1 p.m. should apply. Positions will be first come, first served. There are a limited number of positions left to fill.
Applicants can live anywhere in Multnomah and/or Washington County. The positions would start around July 12 and go through the end of August.
Candidates must be:
-Ages 17-24 and have birth certificate or other document that verifies age.
-Have or be able to acquire proof of citizenship
-Proof of social security card
-If under age 18, they must have a valid Oregon work permit
-If youth's family is a TANF recipient, they must be able to document if TANF eligible
There is also one specific position for a candidate who resides within the Boise/Elliot Neighborhood and must be:
-Between the age of 16 - 18
-And meet all criteria referenced above
For more information call Inger McDowell at [email protected] or at 503-280-2600.
