Position Title:

City Apprentice - Housing Stability

Job Description:

Salt Lake City is searching for driven, enthusiastic Apprentices to join our team. Apprentice responsibilities include learning and developing practical skills, participating in classes and workshops on and offsite, observing all health and safety codes, completing tests and work assignments. You should be well-organized, flexible, and willing to assist wherever possible.

To be successful as an Apprentice, you must have great time management skills and be willing to fit into the existing staff structure. Outstanding Apprentices are those who are eager to learn, respond well to constructive feedback, build good relationships with colleagues, and, ultimately, advance public good.

Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

Housing Stability is hiring for two apprentice positions. One of these positions will be under the Neighborhood Improvement & Stabilization (NIS) team which will assist and learn the process for administering loan functions, particularly for Federally funded loans and low-income homeowners. The other position will be under the Community Development team and will learn and assist in the processes for managing grants, particularly for Federally funded housing, homelessness, and community development programs.

APPRENTICE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acquire specialized skills under the tutelage of experienced mentors.

• Attend workshops and participation in as many learning opportunities as possible.

• Assist within the relevant department while also learning about other aspects of the city.

• Observe health and safety procedures.

• Complete all tests, presentations, and other required evaluations.

• Positively receiving feedback.

• Attend meetings and offering suggestions for improvement.

• Keep a log of everything learned.

• Build professional relationships with colleagues, leaders and general public.

APPRENTICE REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver's license may be required.

• Good physical strength and hand-eye coordination may be required.

• Good time management, critical, and interpersonal skills may be required.

• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and troubleshooting abilities.

• A growth mindset and passion for learning.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.

POSITION TYPE

Part-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$18.00/hr.

DEPARTMENT

Community and Neighborho

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Scheduled Hours:

28

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Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 199,000. We're committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain diverse, talented people. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.

We are dedicated to promoting equity, inclusion and belonging for all members of our City family. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to building a qualified and competent workforce based on principles of diversity at each step of the recruitment and selection process.

We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating an inclusive workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.

Additionally, the City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.