SYEP - Meriden Camp Counselor 2026

Job Details Job Location: Meriden YMCA - Meriden, CT 06451 Position Type: Seasonal Salary Range: $16.94 - $16.94 Hourly Job Shift: Any The CT Summer Youth Employment Program is intended to provide early work experiences for young people ages 14-24 that may not otherwise have this opportunity. There are limited opportunities available in the summer youth program. Please note that completing this application does not guarantee a placement. Application must be completed in full without omissions for consideration. Please provide/upload a copy of all required documents - social security card, birth certificate, picture ID.

Qualifications:

Eligibility Requirements for State Funding 14-24 years old as of July 1, 2026 Must reside or attend school in Meriden, CT Eligible for Free or Reduced School Meals Program (Meriden Public School Students are eligible for Free Lunch) or Family Income within 185% of Poverty Income Levels or a member of a family that receives Food Stamps

or applicant is a foster child or at least 18 years old and lives at home, but receives less than 50% support for family (must be documented) or If youth has a documented disability he/she is counted as a family of 1 and only applicant’s income is counted Income levels for possible 2026 State Summer Jobs Funding

STATE Funds-185% Poverty Income Levels *Levels of funding subject to change 4/1/2025 Family Size

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9

$27,861:

$37,814:

$47,767:

$57,720:

$67,673:

$77,626:

$87,579:

$97,532:

$107,485:

Family size over 9-add $9,953 per family member