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Salt Lake City Corporation City Apprentice – Housing Stability - Neighborhood Improvement & Stabilization Team in Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Title:
City Apprentice – Housing Stability - Neighborhood Improvement & Stabilization Team
Job Description:
Salt Lake City is searching for a driven, enthusiastic Apprentice to join our team. Apprentice responsibilities include learning and developing practical skills, participating in classes and workshops on and offsite, observing all health and safety codes, and completing tests and work assignments.
To be successful as an Apprentice, you must have great time management skills, be well-organized, flexible, and willing to assist wherever possible. Outstanding Apprentices are those who are eager to learn, respond well to constructive feedback, build good relationships with colleagues, and, ultimately, advance the public good.
Housing Stability is a Division within Community and Neighborhoods. This position will work directly with residents and the loan team. If you are interested in finance, loans, or the housing market this is a great place to start!
About the Position:
Housing Stability is searching for a passionate apprentice to join our mission of creating strong, stable neighborhoods!
Housing Stability's Neighborhood Improvement & Stabilization team seeks a passionate apprentice to assist in administering loan programs for homeownership and community development. The Apprentice will play a key role in administering the loan portfolio that includes homebuyer loans, rehabilitation loans, and grants. The Apprentice will work directly with residents and the loan team, gaining valuable knowledge in housing finance while building strong administrative skills for a future in housing or community development.
Housing Stability is hiring for one apprentice position, under the Neighborhood Improvement & Stabilization (NIS) team. The position will assist and learn the process for administering loan functions, particularly for Federally funded loans and low-income homeowners, and the eligibility process.
The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and be at least 21 years old.
Position Wage:
$18.00/hr.
IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.
Key Responsibilities:
Acquire specialized skills under the tutelage of experienced mentors.
Attend workshops and participation in as many learning opportunities as possible.
Assist within the relevant department while also learning about other aspects of the city.
Observe health and safety procedures.
Complete all tests, presentations, and other required evaluations.
Positively receiving feedback.
Attend meetings and offering suggestions for improvement.
Keep a log of everything learned.
Build professional relationships with colleagues, leaders and general public.
Apprentice Requirements:
Valid driver's license may be required.
Good physical strength and hand-eye coordination may be required.
Good time management, critical, and interpersonal skills may be required.
Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and troubleshooting abilities.
A growth mindset and passion for learning.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.
POSITION TYPE
Part-Time
POSITION SALARY
$18.00/hr.
DEPARTMENT
Community and Neighborhoods
Full Time/Part Time:
Part time
Scheduled Hours:
20
Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slcgov.com.
BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Wellness clinic for employees and their families
Paid Time Off
12 vacation days to start
12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday
Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually
6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents
Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction
VETERAN EMPLOYER:
Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.
ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP
Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.
We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.
The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.