As a new school year begins, people are scrambling to fill jobs.
Parents search for tutors, babysitters and yard work. Stores and restaurants replace employees who returned to college.
Local high school students are ready to fill flexible, part-time jobs.
The Westport Youth Commission can help.
Last year, teen member Jake Shufro led the organization’s collaboration with Quad Jobs. The online platform is free for all Westporters with a high school email address. Filling out a profile helps create viable matches.
Now a Staples High School junior, he is heading the project again.
When an employer posts a job, students who live nearby with an interest in that category are notified.
When a student applies for a job, the employer receives both an email and pop-up message. They communicate with students directly via the app, or through the student’s phone or email.
Over 30 employers hired students last year, for jobs ranging from babysitting to bike shops to lacrosse trainer.
To sign up, students should click here, then follow the instructions.
Household employers pay $10 for a one-time post, $50 a year for unlimited posts. Use the code “Free10” for a free first post, and “gowestport” for 50% off unlimited posts.
Businesses pay $100 a year for unlimited posts. Use the code “westportbiz” for 50% off.
Ten percent of profits are donated to charity.
Employers of all kinds can click here to begin, or click here for more detailed instructions.
Click here for more information, on the town’s Youth Commission page.
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