STUDENT ASSISTANT

Employment Development Department; California (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Development Department (EDD) seeks Student Assistants for the Youth Employment Opportunity Program in Madera, CA. You will work with youth aged 15–25, offering on-site support, guidance, and outreach to help them achieve educational and occupational goals.

Under supervision, you will case manage, refer to training, conduct job search workshops, and recruit youth from local schools and communities. This is an in-office role with structured hours.

Qualifications

• Applicants must meet YEOP eligibility criteria; ages 15–25 and currently enrolled in high school or college
• Minimum of 6 semester units or 8 quarter units
• Possess reading and writing ability to document activities

Responsibilities

• Provide services out of the America’s Job Centers of California to youth aged 15–25
• Case manage clients through peer advising and refer to educational/training providers
• Provide vocational guidance, present job search workshops, conduct outreach, and recruit youth

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-509308
• Position #(s): 280-126-4870-946
• Working Title: Student Assistant - Youth Employment Opportunity Program Specialist
• Classification: STUDENT ASSISTANT
• $3,167.00 - $4,268.00
• A - $17.74 - $19.49
• B - $18.98 - $20.86
• C - $20.29 - $22.34
• D - $21.72 - $23.91
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Madera County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Student Assistant
• Work Shift: 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Work Week: Monday – Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RE-APPLY.

Are you between the ages of 15 - 25 and currently enrolled in High School or an accredited College? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth? Then the Youth Employment Program (YEOP) may be for you! We are seeking individuals that are self-driven, creative, and are interested in working with youth. The ideal candidate would have a passion for helping other youth achieve their educational and occupational goals. You will work collaboratively, dependently, as well as with a diverse and talented group of student assistants, mentors and managers.

Under the close supervision of a Workforce Services (WS) Employment Program Manager (EPM) I and the direct guidance of a Youth Employment Opportunity Program (YEOP) Mentor, Student Assistants (SA) will provide services out of the America's Job Centers of California (AJCC) to youth between the ages of 15 and 25 years old. SAs will receive on-the-job training and then provide services to youth designated as at-risk. SAs will case manage clients through peer advising, refer clients to educational institutions and local training providers, provide vocational guidance, present job search workshops, conduct outreach, and recruit youth from the local community and schools.

Applicants must meet YEOP eligibility criteria; applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 25, be attending school, with a minimum of at least 6 semester units or 8 quarter units. This position may work up to 1,500 hours in a 12 consecutive month period. The Employment Development Department (EDD) offers flexible scheduling during operating hours designed with your educational success in mind. EDD operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applicants applying for this position must meet YEOP eligibility criteria, be currently enrolled and attending high school, college, or other post-secondary education. Those with limited or no work experience are encouraged to apply.

Student Assistants represent the Employment Development Department (EDD) and the Youth Employment Opportunity Program at local high school and college special events, career days and job fairs.

The position will be located at the Madera AJCC.

Per the Governor's Office of California, the Employment Development Department is considered an essential department. This position requires local in-person workload, though some telework may be available. This position's office follows the recommended safety guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Position located at 2037 W. Cleveland Avenue, Madera, CA 93637.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

Students in this position may work up to 1,500 hours in a 12 consecutive month period.

Students must have the ability to read and write at a level necessary to document activities.

Students who are Youth Employment Opportunity Program (YEOP) eligible must be between the ages of 15 and 25 and currently enrolled at an accredited college or university may apply for this position. Copies of your transcript(s) will be required prior to employment and after completion of each semester thereafter.

Final Filing Date: 8/25/2026

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating “preference under Government Code section 18220”. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.