Public Service Program Apprentice — Admin & Operations

City of Irvine; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Irvine is hiring a Program Assistant Apprenticeship (Limited Term). This full-time role is budgeted for 14 months with the program running from late October 2026 through December 2027, and includes a starting pay of $29.61 per hour.

The apprenticeship is funded by the California Volunteers Youth Service Corps grant and offers professional development. You will provide administrative support, assist with data entry and reporting, and deliver excellent customer service while receiving

Qualifications

• Community college coursework in business, office practices, or related field.
• Four years of increasingly responsible customer service, clerical and/or administrative support experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• May require a valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage a variety of departmental office and administrative functions, prioritizing tasks and projects to support the team's daily operations.
• Provide assistance and information to employees and external parties regarding City services, programs, policies, and procedures, demonstrating a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Enter and review a high volume of project related data in complex systems while appropriately applying department policies and procedures.

Job description

The City of Irvine is hiring a Program Assistant Apprenticeship (Limited Term). This full-time role is budgeted for 14 months with the program running from late October 2026 through December 2027, and includes a starting pay of $29.61 per hour.

The apprenticeship is funded by the California Volunteers Youth Service Corps grant and offers professional development. You will provide administrative support, assist with data entry and reporting, and deliver excellent customer service while receiving