Details on the Mayor's Summer Jobs Program

From the City of Laurel:

Mayor Craig A. Moe is pleased to announce the “Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program” will continue for the summer of 2013. Mayor Moe noted that this program won the 2011 Maryland Municipal League Achievement Award, an honor for which he is very proud. Mayor Moe thanked the Laurel City Council for its support of the continuation of this program. The purpose of this program is to provide meaningful employment opportunities for Laurel youth during the summer months. 

The Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program is open to Laurel youth who are City residents between the ages of 14 and 16 on the first day of the program. Youth in the program must have written permission from their parents or guardians to participate in the program and provide a Work Permit available from their school Guidance Office. The daily work schedule will vary depending upon the Department the position is assigned to, but in no case will exceed 20 hours per week on average. The hourly rate of pay will be $7.25 per hour. Typical assignments may include general office work, inspection assistance, etc. Work assignments are intended to be meaningful and to help motivate career consideration, develop good work habits, and promote the City of Laurel. The required dress standard will be appropriate to the assignment. Actual employment dates will be from June 24, 2013 through August 16, 2013, a period of eight weeks.

Persons interested in applying may visit the Laurel Municipal Center at 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, to obtain an application, or download from the City’s web site at www.laurel.md.us. All applications must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. May 10, 2013. All qualified applicants will go through an interview process.

Mayor Moe stated he looks forward to the fifth year of this exciting program. He invites Laurel’s youth to consider this opportunity. Persons wanting additional information or want to make sure they live in the City of Laurel can call 301-725-5300, or download a program application from the City’s website at www.laurel.md.us on or after April 29, 2013.