City Corps Student Trainee

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Completion of the 7th grade
To be within the ages of 14-17
Possess or 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
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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.