• Job Description

  Req#: 4936554

  
  

  The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

  The Port St. Lucie Youth Council empowers young community members to have a voice in local government and actively participate in the decision-making process. Through this initiative, youth have the opportunity to engage with city officials, learn about government operations, earn community service hours, develop leadership and public speaking skills, and receive specialized training. Additionally, they provide valuable feedback to city leaders, ensuring that the perspectives and needs of local youth are recognized and addressed.

  As representatives of their peers, Youth Council members advocate for initiatives that benefit young residents, collaborating with city staff and officials to drive positive change. This volunteer role offers hands-on civic leadership experience, fostering a deeper connection between youth and their community while shaping the future of Port St. Lucie. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

  
  

  The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
  

  • Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.

  • Adhere to completing 25 hours of volunteer service, yearly.
  • Attend and actively participate in Youth Council meetings.
  • Collaborate with city officials on youth-related initiatives.
  • Plan, execute and volunteer at events and community outreach projects
  • Represent youth interests and advocate for local issues.
  • Engage with peers to encourage civic participation.
  • Promote leadership, teamwork, and professionalism in all activities.

  • Attend all scheduled meetings and actively participate in council activities, including conferences outside the area.
  • Contribute meaningfully to discussions, sharing insights and perspectives that enhance council initiatives.
  • Advocate and amplify the voices of peers, ensuring innovative ideas and needs are addressed effectively.
  • Develop and present creative solutions to tackle challenges affecting youth within the community.
  • Work collaboratively with fellow council members to implement initiatives that drive positive change in the community.

  • Other duties as may be assigned.

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  
  

  The volunteer must complete the Youth Council application in full, including submitting letters of recommendation during the application period, and must be accepted and approved by the City Council.

  
  

  MUST BE A RESIDENT OF PORT ST. LUCIE, FL.

  
  

  EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  Enrollment in an accredited high school, grades 9-12, is required. Maintain a satisfactory academic record, at least a 2.5 GPA, required. Prior participation in extracurricular or volunteer activities is preferred. Experience in leadership roles or civic engagement is an advantage.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

  • Demonstrate leadership, responsibility, and commitment to community service
  • Possess strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
  • Some knowledge of local government functions and community service principles
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with peers and city officials
  • Organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to engage in discussions and brainstorming sessions for extended periods
  • Ability to inspire and mobilize others toward community involvement

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, and the public.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
  • Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
  • Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
  • Ability to stay centered when challenged.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an volunteer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the volunteer is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The volunteer is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The volunteer is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The volunteer must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those volunteer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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