Mentor - (Part Time)

Salary: $15.00 Hourly Location : Little Rock, AR Job Type: Part Time - Summer Program Position Job Number: CP-2026-02 Department: Community Programs Division: Community Programs Admin Opening Date: 02/13/2026 Closing Date: 3/13/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: PT N/A Supervisory Responsibility?: Yes On-Line Applications Only?: Yes Department:: Community Programs Grade: 999 The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive DesignationJOB OBJECTIVE: Provides administrative and organizational support to the Career and Workforce Development Coordinator and Community Resources Manager in the development and operation of the Summer Youth Employment program. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 - 25 by June 1, 2026.This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening. Essential Functions The position offers a leadership development opportunity, with responsibilities that include guiding and supporting Summer Youth interns, helping them connect with their peers, and serving as a resource. Mentors also provide administrative and organizational assistance, facilitate meetings, assist with summer training, and meet with their intern groups to offer advice and counsel throughout their summer employment. Applicants must be between the ages of 18-25 by June 1, 2026. Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities Applicants interested in being considered to fill Mentor positions should meet the following requirements: Applicants must be between the ages of 18 - 25 by June 1, 2026. Have a valid Class D (Non-Commercial) Driver's License before employment. Currently attending college or vocational school AND in good standing (recent college graduates will be considered). Completed thirty (30) hoursof vocational-technical or college coursework (2nd-year student). Have previously worked for two (2) years or more in the Summer Youth Employment program. City of Little Rock resident (preferred but not required). Only hours completed at an institution accredited by one (1) of the six (6) regional accrediting associations recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education will be accepted. The institution's accreditation must have been in effect during the period in which the hours were earned. PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be able to attach the official college transcript and the required essay before continuing the online application. You will not be able to complete your online application if the following documents are not attached: 250-word essay on "What Is Your Understanding of Teamwork and Why Is It an Important Aspect of Work" Two (2) professional letters of recommendation from a non-relative. Copy of college transcript verifying the completion of thirty (30) college hours. DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Application RequirementsOnline applications only Applicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically. Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate. List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications. All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/email address listed on account. You may check your inbox in your Careers/LittleRock account to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications. Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at Careers/LittleRock or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties. City of Little Rock temporary employees, volunteers or interns do not receive any additional benefits (leave, insurance or retirement/pension). 01 Is your permanent address within Little Rock, AR? (NOTE: This information will be verified before employment may begin; providing false information will result in being disqualified.) Yes No 02 The Mentor position will require you to be available for the duration of the Summer Youth Employment Opportunity dates of May 18th - July 31st, 2026. Will you be available to work 40 hours a week (Monday-Friday) during this time frame? Yes No 03 If you have indicated "no" to question #2, please explain any restrictions or scheduling conflicts that you will have during this time, if none put N/A: 04 Do you possess or will you be able to obtain a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment? Yes No 05 Do you have access to reliable transportation? (NOTE: Mentors are required to travel to various assigned work sites throughout the day.) Yes No 06 We will be communicating with you primarily through the use of email correspondence. Do you have access to a valid email address? (Please ensure that this information is listed on your application.) Yes No 07 Are you currently employed? If so, what is the status of your employment? Full Time Part Time Internship Not Currently Employed 08 If yes to #7, do you expect to keep this job during summer months? Yes No 09 Have you completed at least two (2) years of employment with the Summer Youth Employment Opportunity? (NOTE: This is a requirement for the 2026 Summer Mentor positions(s). If you DO NOT meet this requirement, please submit an application for the 2026 Summer Youth Opportunity position(s).) Yes No 10 If you have indicated "yes" to question #9, in what year(s) were you a summer Community Programs participant, if none put N/A: 11 Do you have any supervisory or lead worker experience? Yes No 12 If yes, please explain this experience. (Please ensure this information is included in your work history.) If not applicable, please enter N/A. 13 How did you find out about this particular position? LRJobs.LittleRock.gov Facebook/Social Media Arkansas Business KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino) City Employee Friend or relative who does not work for the City Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing) Career Builder/Indeed Government Jobs Indeed College/University Career Page Career Fair Virtual Job Fair Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce) Re-entry Program (Community Programs) Department of Workforce Services Professional Association Other Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04