Junior Youth Planner

Function

The Youth Planner Program is an outgrowth of the City of Hampton's focus on youth and families. Existing programs and experiences have clearly demonstrated the need to afford the youth of our community an institutionalized "seat at the table" when planning for our community's future.

Minimum Requirements

• High school sophomore or junior preferred.
• Must be able to focus and follow through on projects and meetings in which the Youth Planners are collectively responsible.
• Able to: Collect and organize a wide variety of data related to youth including surveys, census data, focus groups, community forums, youth mapping, etc.; generate creative and practical solutions to problems; effectively use Microsoft Office software to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Should possess good writing skills, good public speaking skills, and have a general knowledge of the community.

Examples of Work

Generates a formal youth component to the City's Community Plan.
Demonstrates the potential for the youth of our community to impact our community's present and future in productive and creative ways.
Demonstrates another effective youth/adult partnership and its application in local government.
Presents plans to boards and commissions such as the Planning Commission and City Council.
Works closely with the Hampton Youth Commission staff and the Community Plan subcommittee.
Performs other related duties as required.

Perform duties responsibly under close supervision of senior Community Development Department team members. Offer solutions that help to define our community as one conducive to fostering a youth-friendly environment. Operate within the self-managing team concept employed within the Planning & Zoning Administration Division and participate in team discussions and responsibilities as schedules allow. Effectively interact with youth and adults in a professional work environment. This is a non-exempt position.