Internship Details |
| Jefferson County |
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| Website: | |
| Internship Title | |
| Public Works Summer Help Program Intern | |
| Area | Industry | Minimum Age | Hourly Rate | Interns Needed |
| Jefferson County | Service | 18 | $14.82 | 2 |
| Resume Required | Requires Cover Letter | Interview Required | Hours Per Week | Days Per Week |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | 20+ | 4-6, possibly Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday type of schedule |
| Application Deadline | Start Date | End Date | Computer Knowledge | Drug Screening |
| until filled | 2021-06-16 | 2021-09-16 | No | Yes |
| Background Check | ||||
| Yes |
| Description |
The Summer Help Program employs those who are graduating this year (2021) from a Jefferson County High School or a Jefferson County High School graduate who (or whose parent(s)/guardian) resides in Jefferson County is currently attending and expects to continue to attend college, university, and/or post High School vocational training on a full-time basis during the school year of 2021-2022. The Summer Help Program's duties are to perform general labor or clerical tasks to assist any of the following divisions of the Jefferson County Government: Buildings & Grounds (includes parks and cemetery) or the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Public Works, and Administration.
Program Specifications:
- The start date of the Summer Help Program will be no later than June 16, 2021.
- The maximum duration of Summer Help employment will be 90 calendar days.
- A Summer Helper’s work schedule may include an alternative workweek, such as Tuesday thru Saturday or Sunday thru Thursday.
- Time off during the Summer Help Program must be pre-arranged and approved by the Supervisor. Time off during the Summer Help Program cannot exceed five (5) consecutive workdays or 40 total hours.
- Summer Help employees are held to the same standards of conduct as any Jefferson County Employee.
- Jefferson County reserves the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause.
- Summer Help participants who have questions or concerns regarding work and other matters may communicate them to their Supervisor, the Department’s Director, or the Human Resources Department.
- Jefferson County will conduct a background check which must be successfully passed to be considered for the 2021 Summer Help Program. Jefferson County is committed to a drug-free environment and applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening.
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| Educational Aspect |
Students in the Public Works Summer Help Program will learn: - Time management
- Organization of daily tasks by order of importance
- Flexibility as duties may change from time-to-time
- General maintenance of machinery or tools that are used
- Learn to take direction as well as work independently
- Build work ethic skills for tasks that are assigned
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| Further Requirements |
- Applicants must apply through Youth CareerConnect who will then apply applicants through the next steps of the hiring process.
- The 2021 Summer Help participant's hourly wage is $14.82 for the first year of employment. If the Summer Help participant is selected to return for succeeding years (2nd, 3rd, and 4th) their hourly wage will increase by 2% from the summer program wage.
- Participation in the Summer Help Program is limited to five (5) years.
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| Lift Requirements |
Occasionally 20-30 pounds |
Jefferson County |
| Website: |
| Internship Title |
| Public Works Summer Help Program Intern |
| Area | Industry |
| Jefferson County | Service |
| Minimum Age | Hourly Rate |
| 18 | $14.82 |
| Interns Needed | Requires Cover Letter |
| 2 | Yes |
| Interview Required | Application Deadline |
| Yes | until filled |
| Start Date | End Date |
| 2021-06-16 | 2021-09-16 |
| Hours/Week | General Computer Knowledge |
| 20+ | No |
| Drug Screening | Background Check |
| Yes | Yes |
| Description |
The Summer Help Program employs those who are graduating this year (2021) from a Jefferson County High School or a Jefferson County High School graduate who (or whose parent(s)/guardian) resides in Jefferson County is currently attending and expects to continue to attend college, university, and/or post High School vocational training on a full-time basis during the school year of 2021-2022. The Summer Help Program's duties are to perform general labor or clerical tasks to assist any of the following divisions of the Jefferson County Government: Buildings & Grounds (includes parks and cemetery) or the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Public Works, and Administration.
Program Specifications:
- The start date of the Summer Help Program will be no later than June 16, 2021.
- The maximum duration of Summer Help employment will be 90 calendar days.
- A Summer Helper’s work schedule may include an alternative workweek, such as Tuesday thru Saturday or Sunday thru Thursday.
- Time off during the Summer Help Program must be pre-arranged and approved by the Supervisor. Time off during the Summer Help Program cannot exceed five (5) consecutive workdays or 40 total hours.
- Summer Help employees are held to the same standards of conduct as any Jefferson County Employee.
- Jefferson County reserves the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause.
- Summer Help participants who have questions or concerns regarding work and other matters may communicate them to their Supervisor, the Department’s Director, or the Human Resources Department.
- Jefferson County will conduct a background check which must be successfully passed to be considered for the 2021 Summer Help Program. Jefferson County is committed to a drug-free environment and applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening.
|
| Educational Aspect |
Students in the Public Works Summer Help Program will learn: - Time management
- Organization of daily tasks by order of importance
- Flexibility as duties may change from time-to-time
- General maintenance of machinery or tools that are used
- Learn to take direction as well as work independently
- Build work ethic skills for tasks that are assigned
|
| Further Requirements |
- Applicants must apply through Youth CareerConnect who will then apply applicants through the next steps of the hiring process.
- The 2021 Summer Help participant's hourly wage is $14.82 for the first year of employment. If the Summer Help participant is selected to return for succeeding years (2nd, 3rd, and 4th) their hourly wage will increase by 2% from the summer program wage.
- Participation in the Summer Help Program is limited to five (5) years.
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| Lift Requirements |
Occasionally 20-30 pounds |
Area Coordinator |
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| Debbie Taylor | ||
| debbie@edcoinfo.com | ||
| (541) 408-1308 | ||