STUDENT WORKER

DEFINITION

STUDENT WORKER OPPORTUNITY

Hourly Salary: $23.00

Requirements: (Ages 16-19), who live in Stockton

Hours per week: 30 hour maximum for 6 weeks

The compensation for this program is grant funded and will be available for the duration of the program only.

The City of Stockton is hosting the Annual Youth Employment Summer Success (Y.E.S.S.) Program. The Y.E.S.S. Program will provide youth ages 16-19 with employment experiences with the City of Stockton. Student Workers will be introduced to the possibilities of pursuing a career with the City in various departments to include: Administrative Services, Public Works, Municipal Utilities, Community Services, City Manager, Human Resources, Economic Development, and Information Technology.

This application requires a questionnaire to be completed. Please click on Student Worker Available Jobs to view the job details that will help you complete the questionnaire at the end of the application.

The City has limited spaces. Applicants will be notified by email regarding next steps in the hiring process.

Under close supervision, participates in on-the-job training; assists City departments in providing a wide variety of services; and performs related duties as assigned.

Youth Summer Employment Dates

June 2, 2025 - July 10, 2025

ORIENTATION Career Readiness/ Professional Development Sessions

June 2, 2025 through June 4, 2025

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This single classification is used for temporary appointment(s) to provide job training for regularly enrolled or continuing students. The City of Stockton’s Internship Program is designed to give sector job experience by giving interns the opportunity to work side-by-side with professional City staff. This position may also be used within the Youth Employment Summer Success (Y.E.S.S.) Program to provide students between the ages of 16-19 the opportunity to gain employment experiences. Internship and Student Worker participants will vary widely based on the training assignment and the department program needs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

• Assists in a wide variety of tasks within various City of Stockton departments.
• Performs field, clerical, technical, or paraprofessional work.
• Coordinates special projects with various City departments, specialized staff, other jurisdictions, community-based organizations, or the private sector.
• Assists in gathering, compiling, and analyzing data for entry into spreadsheets or department specified database software.
• Responds to requests for information and provides necessary customer service to members of the community, business organizations, and other City employees.
• Assists in researching and developing oral/written programs or reports for presentation.
• Provides information regarding City and/or department practices, procedures, and events, as well as operate computer systems and related software in the course of work.
• Reads and interprets typical business correspondences, reports, City/departmental policies, and records.
• Adheres to and maintains a positive attitude towards City and department goals.
• May assist and participate in City events at other locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Student Workers must be a resident of Stockton and be between the ages of 16-19 years of age on or before June 2, 2025.

Other Requirements

• Students in the Internship and Y.E.S.S. Program may work in various departments throughout the City and are required to work for the entirety of the program. Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) may be required based on department requirements. A uniform shirt must be worn during work hours.
• Applicants chosen must be present for in-person hiring sessions during the week of March 24, 2025.
• Some departments require passing a Live Scan background check and/or TB Test Clearance.
  
  

Click here for the official class specification.

There are no benefits provided for this position.

01

Did you participate in the Student Worker Program in 2023 or 2024?

• No
• Yes
  
  

02

This position requires incumbents to reside in Stockton.

• I live in Stockton
• I do not live in Stockton
  
  

03

Please indicate your current level of education.

• Sophomore/10th Grade
• Junior/11th Grade
• Senior/12th Grade
• High School Graduate
• None of the above
  
  

04

Please provide the name of your current school. Type N/A if not currently enrolled.

05

To qualify for this program, you must be between 16 and 19 years old on or before June 2, 2025.

• I understand this requirement and certify that I am between 16-19 years old
• Does not apply to me
  
  

06

The following questions are required by the State of California and require a response. Have you participated in the AmeriCorps program?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Have you had difficulty finding employment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

Are you currently unemployed?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

If you are under the age of 18, please indicate that you understand a work permit is required upon employment.

• I am under 18 and understand that I must obtain a work permit from my school
• I am over 18, this does not apply
  
  

10

To qualify for this program, you must be available to work from June 2, 2025 – July 10, 2025.

• I will be available during this time
• I will not be available during this time
  
  

11

Due to the space limitations in certain departments, we cannot guarantee that you will be placed in the designated areas of interest listed. Upon hire, you will be notified of department placement. If you do not agree with the placement, you will have the option to opt out of the program. Alternate areas of placement will not be offered.

• I understand and agree with the statement above
• I understand and do not agree with the statement above
  
  

12

Select three (3) areas you would be interested in obtaining work experience. Please refer to the link on the job advertisement (main screen) for more information regarding locations, schedules, and descriptions of each area.

• Administrative Services (ASD)
• City Manager’s Office (CMO)
• Community Development (CDD)
• Aquatics (CSD)
• Community Center (CSD)
• Field Maintenance (CSD)
• Library (CSD)
• Adult Sports - Evenings required (CSD)
• Youth Sports (CSD)
• Human Resources Assistant (HR)
• Human Resources Content Creator (HR)
• Information Technology (IT)
• Pixie Woods Attendant - Sunday through Thursday (EDD)
• Financial Services Assistant (MUD)
• Operations Assistant (MUD)
• Office of Violence Prevention (OVP)
• Public Works (PW)
  
  

13

From your three (3) choices, please rank your summer work preference. Indicate 1 for your top choice, 2 for your second, and 3 for your third choice.

• Required Question