City Corps Leader Trainee

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard's Cultural and Community Services Department is seeking City Corps Leader Trainees to join our team! Under close supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and skilled duties in support of assigned program functions. This is an entry-level position designed to provide the Trainee with opportunities to explore various career paths and be exposed to options, job readiness and training opportunities. The City Corps Leader Trainee is a classification assigned to staff 18 years of age and older. Incumbents learn and are assigned a variety of duties related to community and public service projects. This position is distinguished from the City Corps Leader Trainee II by the need for direct supervision and the level of training required. The City Corps Leader Trainee I is expected to be enrolled in an educational program during their employment, and be actively developing and pursuing a vocational path.

Requirements

Must be at 18 years of age or older
Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing
Possession or ability to obtain a valid Class C driver's license within twelve months of employment
A valid First Aid / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certificate must be obtained within six months of employment.
Proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in volunteering and mentorship/leadership activities is highly desirable.
Expected to be enrolled in an educational program during their employment, and be actively developing and pursuing a vocational path.

Responsibilities

Observes and participates in various career-centered programs.
Participates in job trainings, field visits and events that provide exposure to different fields of work.
Participates in and oversees lower level Trainees and activities related to event preparation including logistics and maintenance.
Participates in and assists with overseeing staff performing activities related to Department programs such as outdoor field preparation, recycling program efforts, and various recreational events.
Responds to questions and concerns from the public and program participants; provides information as appropriate and resolves concerns.
Participates in and leads teams in broad areas of community and public service support within the City, including supporting various City Departments, as well as engaging with community members and outside agencies.
Mentors other City Corps program participants.
Leads recreational activities for youth members.
Performs other related duties as is necessary.