What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Work Program 2025 position at Jefferson County, OR?
Description
The Summer Work Program employs those who are graduating this year (2025) 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 2025-2026. The Summer Work Program duties are to perform general labor or clerical tasks to assist any of the following divisions of Jefferson County Government: Buildings & Grounds (includes parks and cemetery), Public Works, Administration, or the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
Essential Duties
Program Specifications:
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- The start date of the Summer Work Program will be no later than June 16, 2025.
- The maximum duration of Summer Work employment will be 90 calendar days.
- A Summer Work participant’s schedule may include an alternative workweek, such as Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday.
- Time off during the Summer Work Program must be pre-arranged and approved by the Supervisor. Time off during the Summer Work Program cannot exceed five (5) consecutive workdays or 40 total hours.
- Summer Work participants 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.
- The 2025 Summer Work participants hourly wage is $18.65 for the first year of employment. If the Summer Work participant is selected to return for succeeding years (2nd, 3rd and 4th) their hourly wage will increase by 2% from the summer program wage.
- Summer Work 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, HR@jeffersoncountyor.gov.
- Participation in the Summer Work Program is limited to five (5) years.
- Jefferson County will conduct a background check which must be successfully passed to be considered for the 2025 Summer Work Program. Jefferson County is committed to a drug-free environment and applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening.
Supplemental Information
The application and job packet can be obtained by visiting https://www.midoregonpersonnel.com/summerworkprogram/; in-person at Mid Oregon Personnel at 213 SW 4th Street, Madras, OR. 97741; or by calling (541) 475-7640.
To apply, you must complete and submit all documents which are part of the application packet: (1) employment application; (2) letter of interest; (3) supplemental information; (4) a current unofficial transcript (5) proof of current classes; and (6) proof of Fall 2025 school enrollment (A letter of acceptance, or letter of intent to attend the educational institution will be accepted in lieu of proof of enrollment). The application packet may be submitted one of several ways: apply online at https://www.midoregonpersonnel.com/summerworkprogram/; or mail, fax or hand deliver materials to:
Jefferson County Mid Oregon Personnel
213 SW 4th Street, Madras, OR 97741
Fax: 541-475-7656
Email address: Julie@midoregonpersonnel.com
by 5:00 pm on Monday, May 5, 2025
(If documents are faxed, you must also mail the original application packet to the address above.)
If the applicant can’t provide the required documents, they must submit a letter in writing explaining their reasons why. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- HRA Account with employer contribution
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- 9 Holidays
- Basic Life Insurance
- Oregon PERS Retirement (employer/employee participation varies)
- 457(b) Deferred Comp Plans Available
- Discounted Air Ambulance membership available
- Flexible Spending Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits through AFLAC and American Fidelity
Salary : $19
