Job Description

Job Location Meriden YMCA - Meriden, CT 06451 Position Type Seasonal Salary Range $16.94 - $16.94 Hourly

Job Shift Any

The CT Summer Youth Employment Program is intended to provide early work experiences for young people ages 14-24 that may not otherwise have this opportunity. There are limited opportunities available in the summer youth program. Please note that completing this application does not guarantee a placement. Application must be completed in full without omissions for consideration. Please provide/upload a copy of all required documents - social security card, birth certificate, picture ID.

Qualifications

Eligibility Requirements for State Funding

• 14-24 years old as of July 1, 2026
• Must reside or attend school in Meriden, CT
• Eligible for Free or Reduced School Meals Program (Meriden Public School Students are eligible for Free Lunch)
• or Family Income within 185% of Poverty Income Levels
• or a member of a family that receives Food Stamps
• orapplicant is a foster child
• orat least 18 years old and lives at home, but receives less than 50% support for family (must be documented)
• orIf youth has a documented disability he/she is counted as a family of 1 and only applicant’s income is counted

Income levels for possible 2026 State Summer Jobs Funding

STATE Funds-185% Poverty Income Levels

*Levels of funding subject to change 4/1/2025

Family Size

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

$27,861

$37,814

$47,767

$57,720

$67,673

$77,626

$87,579

$97,532

$107,485

Family size over 9-add $9,953 per family member