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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Student Worker (NewGen Leaders).
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
This position may require working at any of the Broward County Parks locations.
General Description
NewGen Leaders Program: This program runs 12 months and provides participants with entry-level, part-time paid positions that will get them started on the road to success. The principal goal of the program is to provide an alternate to youth violence and crime; provide a structured environment to at risk youth; and opportunities to learn life skills and develop leadership attributes through education and hands-on training.
These leaders of tomorrow will receive on-site practical work experience and take part in enrichment classes that focus on topics such as budgeting, resume writing, communication, stress management, healthy relationships, goal setting, financial literacy, and making positive choices.
While gaining personal growth and skills, participants will be trained and assigned to work in different areas of the Parks and Recreation Division such as Information Technology, Administration, Summer Camp, Front-Desk Operations, Aquatics, Concessions, Security, Safety, Special Populations, Emergency Management, Environmental, and other areas.
The program will be offered at Franklin Park, Roosevelt Gardens Park, and Sunview Park.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Must be currently enrolled in a state licensed school, college, or university, must be at least 16 years of age, must demonstrate student status for the duration of the appointment,
and must be interested in learning how to become a leader the community.
Special Certifications and Licenses
None.
Preferences
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Additional Information:All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check which includes post-offer physical examination, finger printing, drug testing, and
clearing of DCF's Affidavit of Good Moral Character (https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/background-screening/docs/DCF%20AGMC.pdf
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Participates in a series of training, activities and field trips to learn different skills for future job.
Participates in community service event to enhance neighborhoods and provide services to the neighbors.
Demonstrates interest in learning about leadership development.
Performs a variety of specialized office support work involving the use of a personal computer, a variety of software applications, and other office equipment
Interacts with the public, County staff, program participants, or vendors in order to obtain goods or services, assist in using agency or postal delivery service, equipment, programs, and/or facilities, collect fees, answer questions, identify service needs or locate missing materials.
Prepares a variety of correspondence, notifications, forms, meeting minutes, and related documents in order to communicate information to staff and/or the public; processes requests for agency materials/information received by phone, fax, email, or in person in order to provide patrons with requested materials/information.
Performs a variety of facility maintenance work in order to ensure a clean, safe environment for the public and County employees, minimize major repairs/replacement costs, and/or extend the useful life of equipment/fixtures.
Clean offices, break rooms, restrooms, halls, shop areas, pavilions, sidewalks, etc. in order to provide a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for the public and other staff.
Sets up and takes down temporary facilities for meetings and special events in order to provide a safe, comfortable location for special events/activities.
Processes money received in order to account for park users fees.
Balance cash drawers in order to ensure money (bills, coins and checks) in drawer matches fund processed.
Performs related work as assigned.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. None.
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SPECIAL INFORMATION
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Competencies
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Uses metrics and benchmarks to monitor accuracy and quality. Takes steps to make methods productive and efficient. Promptly and effectively addresses process breakdowns.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. Proactively seeks to understand the organizational culture and adapts fluently to expected behaviors and protocols. Is inquisitive about the workgroup's function and the unwritten rules of the group.
Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Demonstrates strong commitment to own development by continuously updating knowledge, skills, and abilities. Shows strong enthusiasm for seeking learning opportunities.
Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. Relishes new or unusual problems; seeks others' input and experiments with own ideas. Easily learns the essence of difficult issues and concepts. Investigates and discusses own mistakes to learn from them.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
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Broward County, Florida
$13.20 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Sep 09, 2025