The YES Leadership and Mentoring Program has been designed to enhance the self-confidence, skills, knowledge, and abilities of Commerce youth by providing meaningful and rewarding experiences through training, resources, mentoring and education in a structured work setting.

All qualified applications will be entered into a Lottery process. Fifty (50) applicants will be selected to participate in the 2024 program.

**APPLICANTS MUST BE COMMERCE RESIDENTS, AND BE AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE 100 HOURS, FROM JUNE 24, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9, 2024. PROGRAM PARTICIPATION IS LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF TWO SUMMERS. IF HIRED, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND A MANDATORY ORIENTATION MEETING TO BE HELD IN JUNE 5, 2024, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
The City of Commerce is seeking youth to provide assistance in a variety of areas of City service. The positions will offer 100 hours of temporary employment during the summer of 2024. YES employees will learn a variety of skills, receive job training and counseling and learn how to present themselves in a business environment.

May assist in conducting youth recreation activities; organize and clean work areas; clean alleys, medians and park areas; operate computer, copier machine and other office equipment; assist with data collection and research for projects; assist with preparation of reports; attend meetings/seminars regarding City activities; assist with City Council/Commission presentations; performs related duties as required.

Applicants must possess an interest in learning and gaining "hands on" experience working for a municipality.
EXPERIENCE: No prior work experience is required.