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City renews temporary staffing partnership with Boys & Girls Club; 24 teens to work parks maintenance at $12.34/hour
Summary
Commission authorized a contract with the Boys & Girls Club of Muskegon Lakeshore to supply teens for temporary parks maintenance during the 2025 season. The agreement will employ about 24 youth through the club's workforce program at a youth rate of $12.34 per hour; staff and commissioners said the program provides job experience and can lead to
The Muskegon City Commission authorized staff to contract with the Boys & Girls Club of Muskegon Lakeshore for temporary staffing during the 2025 maintenance season, using the club’s teen workforce program to place approximately 24 youth in parks and seasonal maintenance roles.
Report and rationale: Kyle Grzewski, director of parks and recreation, said the partnership has been used for several years to provide work experience to area teens while supplementing maintenance staff. Grzewski noted the program helps teens build job skills and occasionally leads to seasonal hires by the department.
Compensation: Commissioners amended the motion to set a youth starting hourly rate of $12.34. Staff noted the amount reflects the current minimum and keeps the program competitive for applicants.
Vote: The contract authorization passed by roll call with commissioners voting in favor; staff will proceed to finalize the contract with the club for the 2025 season.
Context: Commissioners praised the program as workforce development for youth and a cost-effective way to staff parks during the busy season. Staff said one recent program participant moved into a full-time seasonal parks position.
