Work Student I - ELT-NCS-25005

Agency: Neighborhood & Community Services
Job#: ELT-NCS-25005
Work Schedule: Weekdays, flexible schedule
Status: Non-Merit/Part Time
Salary: Salary:  $17.44 – 20,08 per hour (based upon experience)
Location: Various locations throughout Fairfax County

This position is open to:
-    Students 16 years or older
-    College students
-    Young adults seeking to get into the workforce

Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS, an agency within Fairfax County government, is dedicated to promoting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities in Fairfax County by offering a wide range of recreation, educational, and developmental programs. NCS fosters community engagement by identifying areas of need and enhancing the county's ability to serve those needs. The department connects residents with resources that promote equity and create positive outcomes for people of all ages and abilities.

We are seeking work students to join our dynamic team.  Under close instructional supervision from the assigned agency or department, the Work Student I will perform a range of entry-level professional duties designed to provide youth with hands-on work experience, career exploration opportunities, and industry exposure, supported by mentorship. Work Student I will share information, feedback, and ideas with committees, working groups, and advisory boards to help inform policies, research, practices, and programs. The Work Student I will also engage with the community to gather information, solicit input, assist participants in various recreational, educational, and cultural programs, and promote positive behavior interventions.  Additionally, the role involves supporting community outreach efforts to identify individuals and communities in alignment with the One Fairfax Policy.  

Description

Program Delivery: 

• Assists with populations with diverse functional, cultural, and economic needs in specific service areas based on established standards, best practices, and techniques.  
• Assists with special event planning and logistics, including setup, breakdown, and cleanup. 
• Facilitate a variety of recreational, educational, and cultural programs and actively promote positive behavior interventions. 
• Ensures the well-being of individuals and responds appropriately and promptly to any emergencies or urgent situations in the workplace. 

Customer Service and Community Support: 

• Assists with community outreach efforts to identify individual(s) and communities in support of the One Fairfax Racial and Social Equity Policy. 
• Applies the One Fairfax policy and trauma-informed and restorative justice practices to foster a welcoming, safe, and supportive program environment for participant(s) and the community at-large. 
• Supports the development and implementation of program adaptations and modifications to ensure successful inclusion for everyone. 

Program Participation:
Observes, provides feedback, and shares lived experience with department staff by attending meetings, workshops, training sessions, and shadowing staff to learn about the organizational goals, procedures, and industry best practices.

Administrative Duties: 

• Greets customers, gives standard information in response to phone or in-person inquiries. 
• Monitors, reserves, and records the usage of facilities space for programs, activities, and events to include keeping maintenance records of recreation equipment to ensure safety and security. 
• Uses computer to prepare and complete required documents to include incident, inventory, and storage reports, responds to, and follow ups with, emails and electronic timesheets.  
• Operates information systems, database management systems and customer relationship management systems to include purchasing membership, program registration, reports, and sales. 

Physical Requirements:
Work is generally sedentary. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Administrative and supervisory activities will require ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Special Requirements:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry, and a driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.

To Apply: Please submit your resume via email to tony.humphrey@fairfaxcounty.gov