Job Description

Description

• Volunteer Position*

• Work Location is Clayton Parks and Recreation Community Center in Clayton, NC (Johnston County) *

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The Town of Clayton is seeking volunteers for our 2023 Summer Camp. The volunteers will be part of our Leaders-in-Training program led by our Parks and Recreational Services/Administration Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 250 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts. The Leaders-in-Training are in the Parks and Recreational Services/Administration Department and reports to the Recreation Program Coordinator.

The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Clayton Youth Leaders-in-Training Program is a volunteer program offered by the Town of Clayton and is administered by the Recreation Programs Coordinator in the Recreation division. The program offers meaningful work and leadership experiences for teens, while also supplying the Town of Clayton with additional summer employees to provide services for the citizens of Clayton. The purpose for this volunteer position is to increase participants\' skills and broaden their knowledge of career opportunities, especially in local government.

• Encourages young people to develop good work habits.
• Provides public service through part-time volunteer opportunities.
• Emphasizes both education and job experience as prerequisites for a successful future.

Summer camp runs Monday-Friday 7:30am-6:00pm in June, July, and August. This volunteer position works 20 hours per week during the nine (9) weeks of camp and be available for pre-camp planning during May.

Special Requirements, Education & Experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES: Volunteer applicants possess the ability to be a good role model, leadership, communication skills, and low maintenance; possess the ability to observe and work with large groups of children; Individual should possess the ability to work effectively with other staff personnel, community organizations, the general public and special population groups. Individuals should possess the skill in organizing a variety of activities including attention to details, deadlines, and proper coordination with others.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Experience working with children ages 6 - 12 preferred.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS: CPR and First Aid certification preferred. Our Youth Leaders-in-Training Program preferred volunteers between the ages of 14 and 15.

Visit the Town of Clayton page for more information about careers with TOC.

PLEAE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THE TOWN\'S JOB SEEKERS WEBSITE *

• Degrees must be received from institutions appropriately accredited by the U.S. Department of Education *

All applicants must complete and submit an application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System.

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume\'s on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. \xe2\x80\x9cSee Resume\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cSee Attachment\xe2\x80\x9d WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form.

Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.

If you have started a college degree program but have not completed it - please document the number of Semester HOURS you have completed on your application in the Education section.

Applicants are asked to document competencies related to the position for which you apply on the application. A competency is defined as a set of behaviors or duties that reflect the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities that you have, as they relate to the posting you are applying for. Please make sure you complete the application in full.

The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Credit checks are required for some administrative and finance positions. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: , , and .

Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment.

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Town of Clayton
Human Resources Office

Attn: Dai Tworek
111 E 2nd Street Clayton, NC 27520
Phone: 919-553-5002 Ext 5306

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If offered, are you willing to accept this position as a volunteer?

• Yes
• No

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Please select the option that best describes your highest education level completed.

• PhD or Law Degree completed
• Master\'s degree completed
• Bachelor\'s degree completed
• Associates degree completed
• Graduation from High School and some college courses
• Graduation from High School or GED
• Attended, but did not complete High School

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NOTE: If you have started a college degree program, but have not completed it - please make sure that you document the number of Semester HOURS you have completed at your college/university in the Education Section of the Application? (Information Only - no answer to this question is needed).

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In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions which you have answered, you must provide supporting documentation and/or information related to that question within the body of the application to support your answer. It is critical in our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Have you provided written information to these appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and documented competencies as they relate to the position you are applying for?

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