Mayor's Summer Youth Jobs Program

We appreciate your interest in the Mayor’s Summer Youth Jobs Program! 

PROGRAM EMPLOYMENT DATES: 

June 2 – August 8, 2025

*may be extended based on availability and departmental needs

PROGRAM WORK HOURS:

Participants may work up to 35 hours per week; however, some positions may require varying shift hours based on the specific needs of the role. Review job descriptions carefully

PROGRAM AGE REQUIREMENTS: 

Participants must be youth ages 16-20 at the time of application AND for the duration of their participation in the program. 

AVAILABLE JOBS:

Posted: April 11, 2025 | Closing Date: April 25, 2025

We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:

              Mayor's Summer Youth Job's Program - Public Art Project Assistant 
              Mayor's Summer Youth Jobs Program - Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Worker 
              Mayor's Summer Youth Jobs Program - Charleston Fire Inventory Analyst 
              Mayor's Summer Youth Jobs Program - Charleston Fire Office Assistant , Training Center 
              Mayor's Summer Youth Jobs Program - Charleston Fire, Fire Marshal Bureau 
              Mayor's Summer Youth Jobs Program - Events Assistant 
              Mayor's Summer Youth Jobs Program - HR Assistant 
              Mayor's Summer Youth Jobs Program - P&R Facilities Operations Assistant 
              Mayor's Summer Youth Jobs Program - P&R Maintenance Worker Assistant 
              Mayor's Summer Youth Jobs Program - Parking Facilities Assistant 
              Mayor's Summer Youth Jobs Program - Parking Office Assistant 
              Mayor's Summer Youth Jobs Program - Public Grounds Laborer 

View all positions HERE. 

*Youth interested in multiple positions must apply for all positions individually.

*Youth needing assistance with completing an application can call Parks and Recreation at 304.348.6860 or stop by one of the community centers during regular operating hours.

All open City of Charleston positions – including Mayor’s Summer Youth Jobs Program positions – can be viewed online at https://cityofcharleston.applicantpro.com/jobs/.