Job Description

Job Location YP YouthForce - Seattle, WA 98108 Education Level None Salary Range $21.30 - $22.71 Hourly

Job Category Restaurant - Food Service

Leading the Change in Youth Development 

At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, we are taking youth programming to a new level. We are a leader in youth development, providing a safe, affordable place for kids and teens during critical out-of-school time. Our Clubs offer life-changing programs and services to more than 20,000 youth throughout the greater Seattle area.

As the third largest major metro Boys & Girls Club organization in the United States, we have a rich history serving King County youth. If you are passionate about youth development, love to connect with people, have a proven track record of results with youth, and want to be part of an extraordinary team, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is for you!

Opportunity Overview: YF TEAMWORK INTERN

YouthForce’s Teamwork Internship Program offers teens a meaningful entry-level work experience supported by caring adults, positive peer and professional networks, and on the job training. TeamWork Interns play a key role during professional sporting events, delivering the best possible game-day experience for fans by sharing positive energy and high enthusiasm as they perform their duties. The TeamWork Internship Program extends beyond the game day job; teens must also participate in college readiness, career exploration, and financial literacy workshops held throughout the season in addition to periodic volunteer events. Interns who are in good standing at the end of each season are invited to apply for the following season if they still meet the eligibility requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interns provide fan support for professional sporting event home games and concerts. Job activities include:

• Interacting directly with fans with a positive attitude

• Communicating and collaborating with peer interns, peer supervisors, and the TeamWork Program staff

• Assisting with fan friendly activities, food concessions, and distributing promotional giveaways

• Providing assistance and directional support to fans who need it

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

This is a job for teens who strive to take the extra step so that fans have the best game-day experience possible. Great qualifications include:

• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and supervisors

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Dependability/responsibility: able to manage work, school, and social schedule

• Experience organizing events in your school or community

• Involvement in school or community programs and/or membership at a local Boys & Girls Club

• Students must show success in school attendance and grades throughout the season; we believe that school is every teen’s first and most important job.

• Leads must have worked in a YouthForce internship during a prior season and demonstrate exceptional leadership skills

*Restrictions:

• Must be 16 – 20 years old to apply

• Resident of King County

*If you do not meet the minimum requirements or qualifications but would like to apply, please contact YouthForce to speak with a staff person about your eligibility.

LOCATION: T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

SALARY: $21.30 per hour for interns

$22.71 per hour for leads

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough background check including a National Criminal History Background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position works in a variety of work environments, and the noise level can range from low to very high. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, i.e. copier toner.

DISCLAIMER:

This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County (BGCKC) is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.  BGCKC does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under local, state or federal law. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.

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