OUHSD Student Intern

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

Job summary

The City of Oxnard's Cultural and Community Services Department, in partnership with Oxnard Union High School District, invites OUHSD students to join the S.P.E.E.D. internship program to gain professional skills and hands-on experience in community services.

Interns provide on-site support for a variety of programs under general supervision, learning journey-level recreation and human services duties while developing communication, data-entry, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of the 8th grade
• Current OUHSD student
• Currently enrolled in the OUHSD READY EEU1CTE course

Responsibilities

• Perform computer data entry and information gathering for reports
• Perform administrative tasks such as record-keeping and tracking, and basic paperwork
• Develop in-person, over-the-phone, and via email communication and coordination skills with professional personnel
• Perform other related duties as necessary

Skills

Data entry

Administrative tasks

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Completion of the 8th grade

Current OUHSD student

OUHSD READY EEU1CTE course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

In partnership with the Oxnard Union High School District, the City of Oxnard's Cultural and Community Services Department is seeking Oxnard Union High School students to join our internship program! The Sustainability, Prosperity, Education, Equity-Driven (S.P.E.E.D.) internship program is a nontraditional program designed to address overlapping community needs and provide students with professional skills and training.

Under general supervision, Interns provide on-site support for a variety of community programs and services within the Cultural and Community Services Department.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Intern classification allows the incumbent to develop journey-level knowledge and abilities. Initially under closer supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of duties related to recreational and human services programs and activities. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and may perform duties requiring a broader and more detailed understanding of recreation and human services program operations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

General supervision is provided by a Cultural and Recreation Analyst or higher-level recreation program personnel. An Intern may provide functional and technical supervision to subordinate recreation leaders or volunteers.

WORK SCHEDULE:

These positions work various schedules and at various locations throughout the city of Oxnard and Port Hueneme. These positions may be required to be available to work additional hours as needed to respond to workload needs. These positions are non-exempt under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and are eligible for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 in a given workweek.

PLEASE NOTE:

Extra-Help positions are expected to last no more than 960 hours. Under the terms of the City's benefits plan and policies, this position is not eligible for benefits due to the short duration of employment. 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:

• Perform computer data entry and information gathering for reports

• Perform administrative tasks such as record-keeping and tracking, and basic paperwork

• Develop in -person, over-the-phone, and via email communication and coordination skills with professional personnel

• Perform other related duties as necessary

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

EDUCATION:

• Completion of the 8th grade

• Current OUHSD student

• Currently enrolled in the OUHSD READY EEU1CTE course

EXPERIENCE:

• 14 years of age or older

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• A valid First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate must be obtained within six months of appointment
• Obtain a Mandated Reporter Training Certificate within six months of appointment

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

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

Additional certifications, licenses, endorsements, and training may be required, depending on the assignment. You may be required to submit documented proof of these requirements.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation. Extra Help employees are "at-will" and are not provided any benefits other than those required by state or federal law.

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 accommodation for people/individuals with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing 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 the 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 Mariana Peralta 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.