City Corps Student Trainee

City of Oxnard; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Oxnard’s Cultural and Community Services Department invites qualified teens to join the City Corps as Student Trainees-Extra Help. Roles involve supporting community projects, assisting with program activities, and helping with logistics and outreach.

Applicants must have completed the 7th grade and be ages 14–17, be able to communicate in English, and hold or be able to obtain a California work permit. The position is temporary and paid hourly, with no benefits due to short duration.

Qualifications

• The completion of the 7th grade.
• To be within the ages of 14-17.
• Must be able to obtain a California state work permit prior to employment.
• Must be able to communicate in English effectively both orally and in writing.
• A current City of Oxnard City Corps member.

Responsibilities

• Assists with City Corps program support; may assist with supervising or leading program participants during community and public service projects or activities.
• Distributes informational flyers to the general public; may assist media staff with program activities.
• Provides logistics information to program participants and the general public.
• Assists with general clean-up and set up for activities related to community service or recreation.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and escalates complaints.

Skills

English communication

Education

7th grade completion

Ages 14-17

Job description

*This position is only open to current City of Oxnard City Corps Members*

The City of Oxnard's Cultural and Community Services Department - City Corps Program is seeking Student Trainees-Extra Help. The Corps selects young men and women for participation on the basis of motivation for hard work, personal development, and public service, without regard to their prior employment or education background.

Under general supervision, performs general City Corps community and public service program duties or hands‑on public service work; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; and performs related duties as required.

WORK SCHEDULE:

These positions work various schedules at various locations throughout the city of Oxnard. These positions may be required to be available to work additional hours and weekends as needed to respond to workload needs. These positions are not governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and are eligible for overtime pay.

PLEASE NOTE:

Extra‑Help positions are not expected to last more than 960 hours. Under the terms of the city's benefits plan and policies, you will not be eligible for benefits, other than those required by federal or state law, due to the short duration of your employment. You will be provided paid leave in accordance with city policy. Additionally, the city requires enrollment in retirement programs as the city does not participate in Social Security.

In this position, employment with the City of Oxnard is at will, and those selected for temporary placement retain the option, as does the City of Oxnard, to end employment at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause.

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists with providing City Corps program support; may assist with supervising or leading program participants during community and public service projects or activities.


• Distributes informational flyers to the general public; may assist media staff with program activities.


• Provides logistics information to program participants and the general public.


• Assists with general clean-up and set up for activities related to community service or recreation.


• Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and escalates complaints.

The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

EDUCATION:

• The completion of the 7th grade


• To be within the ages of 14-17.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Employees in this classification must possess or be able to obtain a California state work permit prior to employment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to communicate in English effectively both orally and in writing.


• A current City of Oxnard City Corps member

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.


• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.


• Upload resume, cover letter, or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state \"see my resume\" or \"see my personnel file\" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

NOTE:

For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools. Candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodations for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing within three business days of your scheduled interview or exam date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT:

On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment please contact

Vivian Morales at [e-mail].

NOTE:

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.