Jongno-gu, Recruiting Winter Break University Student Administrative Experience Group

[Seoul District News] Jongno-gu to Arrange Placement for University Students Registered in Jongno-gu from 19th to 23rd, Considering Major and Certification Status

Bird's-eye view of Jongno District Office building

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jongno-gu (District Mayor Jeong Munheon) is recruiting winter vacation university student administrative experience groups from the 19th to the 23rd.

The purpose is to support local university students in deeply understanding district administration and gaining various social experiences during their vacation period.

Additionally, good proposals from participating students will be actively reflected in policies to bring freshness to district administration operations.

Eligibility requires that applicants be university students whose registered residence is in Jongno-gu as of the application date. A total of 35 students will be recruited, of which 7 (20%) will be specially selected from basic livelihood security recipients, lower-income groups, and multi-child (3 or more children) families to alleviate the tuition burden for university students from vulnerable households.

Applications can be submitted on the district office website within the period from the 19th to the 23rd. The district will select the final successful candidates through a computerized lottery.

The administrative experience group will be assigned to the district office, community service centers, Jongno Cultural Foundation, health centers, etc., considering majors, possession of certificates, residence, and other factors, and will be responsible for administrative assistance and civil service guidance.

Working conditions are 5 hours a day, 5 days a week, and applying the 2023 Jongno-gu living wage, they will be paid 55,785 KRW per day (11,157 KRW x 5 hours), which is higher than the minimum hourly wage, and 1,561,980 KRW for full attendance. The working period is from January 16 to February 17, 2023.

District Mayor Jeong Munheon stated, “This will be a good opportunity for university students to directly experience administrative sites rather than just simple part-time jobs and to come up with ideas for regional development,” adding, “I hope it will be a meaningful time for them to gain new experiences with pride and attachment to Jongno.”

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