Southwest Region Summer Youth Group - Facilitator & Team Leaders
Southwest Region Summer Youth Group - Facilitator & Team Leaders
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- This is a seasonal program that runs from approximately May 2025 through September 2025.
The Michigan Department of Transportations (MDOT) Southwest Region is looking for Facilitators and Team Leaders to lead empower and mentor a group of individuals 16 years old as part of our Summer Youth Group (SYG). The SYG is centered around enhancing communication skills participating in diverse teams developing good work habits and learning about employment opportunities at MDOT.
As a Facilitator or Team Leader in the SYG you will act as a liaison between MDOT staff and SYG team members; oversee training and work assignments; assist with safety training; and oversee compliance of program rules and regulations.
Facilitator Position ($17.50/hr.)
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Organize the summer youth group and plan types of work to be performed including supplying teams with necessary activity materials.
- Assist with participate in or lead activities and resolve issues as they arise.
- Serve as a role model for all participants.
- Record and maintain timekeeping records as well as vehicle usage and maintenance activities.
- Follow instructions given by MDOT personnel.
- Assist team leaders with completing necessary reports and forms.
- Assist in training team members and team leaders and ensure safety and program rules are followed including enforcing MDOTs Alcohol and DrugFree Workplace Sexual Harassment and Hostile and ViolenceFree Environmental policies.
- Arrive on time promote safety and take pride in all team accomplishments.
Team Leader Position ($16.50/hr.)
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Act as a lead team member driving a department vehicle to and from work sites while directing and supervising a team of two to five members in daily activities.
- Ensure safety and program rules are followed including enforcing MDOTs Alcohol and DrugFree Workplace Sexual Harassment and Hostile and ViolenceFree Environmental policies.
- Seve as a role model for team members.
- Participate in or lead sessions/activities as needed.
- Record and maintain timekeeping records as well as vehicle usage and maintenance activities.
- Follow instructions given by MDOT personnel.
- Arrive on time promote safety and take pride in all team accomplishments.
- Act as a facilitator backup as needed.
Facilitator/Team Leader eligibility requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid drivers license.
- Pass a preparticipant drug test.
- 40hour work week availability.
- Ability to work outside and transport up to 45 pounds.
- Ability to traverse uneven terrain and work on roadsides.
- Willingness and ability to follow instructions.
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The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates fromand a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award. Additional Requirements and Information
MDOT does not participate in EVerify and does not sponsor visa applications.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a preemployment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test physical criminal background and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including but not limited to responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
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Employment Type
Contract
