YouthWorks
Baltimore City Summer Job Opportunity
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Duration
Long Term
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Grades
9 - 12
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Price
Free to Apply; Paid Summer Job
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Where
Main Aquarium Campus,
In the Field
Overview
YouthWorks, a paid summer jobs program through the Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Employment Development, connects thousands of young people between the ages of 14 and 21 to summer jobs with private, nonprofit, and city and state government employers throughout Baltimore every year. Participants work in a variety of industries and gain workforce readiness and career-specific skills.
For 20 years, the National Aquarium has proudly participated in YouthWorks as a worksite for eligible youth. We invite any interested candidate to apply to join our dynamic workforce in support of our mission to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic treasures.
YouthWorks 2023 program will run for five weeks, from Monday, July 10 through Friday, August 11. YouthWorkers must be available to work five hours per day, five days per week for the duration of the program and will be paid $13.25 per hour. Young people who live in Baltimore City and will be between the ages of 14 and 21 on July 7, 2023, are eligible to apply.
Participation Requirements
To participate in YouthWorks at the National Aquarium, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Complete a YouthWorks application
- Complete a National Aquarium interest form
- Attend a screening interview with Aquarium staff
- Be available to work for the duration of the program (July 10 through August 11, 2023) and meet the minimum hourly requirement (5 hours per day/25 hours per week)
- Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
2023 Positions
YouthWorks Field Conservation Aides work outdoors while gaining experience with scientific data collection, community engagement and basic nature trail maintenance. This person will work with staff, volunteers, students, community members and partners in the implementation of field and community programming as part of the Aquarium's Conservation Program initiatives around the Inner Harbor, or offsite at the Fort McHenry Wetland. Transportation to field sites is provided and based out of the National Aquarium's Animal Care and Rescue Center.
Requirements:
- Must be enthusiastic, motivated and eager to work with people
- Must be able and prepared to perform tasks in various outdoor terrains and weather conditions
- Must be able to use strong communications skills to engage youth and community members of all ages
- Must demonstrate a mastery of basic computer skills, include email, internet navigation and working in MS Office applications
- Must possess the ability to work with a team and independently and to follow written and verbal instructions
YouthWorks Guest Services Representatives are responsible for anticipating guest needs, providing exceptional service and exceeding guest expectations. This position represents the National Aquarium throughout our main buildings while supporting guest needs from the moment of arrival through departure by ensuring all guest requests are addressed with enthusiasm in accordance with appropriate Aquarium policies while keeping our mission.
Requirements:
- Must be enthusiastic, motivated and enjoy working with people
- Must possess strong communication skills and ability to engage Aquarium guests of all ages
- Must demonstrate a mastery of basic computer skills, include email, internet navigation and working in MS Office applications
- Must possess the ability to work with a team and independently
- Must possess the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Interest Form
Complete our interest form to become a candidate for YouthWorks placement at the National Aquarium. YouthWorks jobs at the Aquarium this summer include positions in guest services, field conservation and more.
The interest form for the summer 2023 session is now closed. We encourage you to complete our interest form next year. Interest forms for summer 2024 will open in January 2024.
Note: Due to the limited availability of positions, completing this form does NOT guarantee selection by or placement at the National Aquarium.
Questions?
Please email Emily Boyd at eboyd@aqua.org.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice
The National Aquarium is dedicated to creating an environment that is inclusive, equitable and accessible to people from all backgrounds. We cannot successfully change the way humanity cares for our ocean planet without connecting with and appreciating the broad diversity of identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that make our community unique.
About YouthWorks
Since the mid-1990s, YouthWorks has provided Baltimore City teens and young adults with summer jobs where they can earn money, learn basic workplace skills and develop into Baltimore's future workforce.
