One Irvine Workforce Community Services Leader I - Summer High School Youth Service Corps Program

Job Description:

One Irvine Workforce Community Services Leader I - Summer High School Youth Service Corps Program

Description

Description

One Irvine Workforce Youth Service Corps Summer High School Program -

Empowering the next generation of community leaders!

Are you a motivated and customer-focused high school student who wants to give back to your community? The City of Irvine is hiring Community Services Leaders to assist with summer camps, sports programs, athletic field prep, arts programs, special events, and facility operations at the City's premier community parks and facilities.
Community Services Leaders work an average of 15-20 hours per week. Schedules are flexible with shifts scheduled during these core hours: weekdays and weekends, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
This is a seasonal summer position and the program period will run May 26*-August 14, 2026. Must be 16 years old by June 1 . (*While the program starts the week of May 26, there will be minimal training between May 26-June 7, while school is still in session. Regular schedules begin June 8.)

This program provides valuable on-the-job training as well as mentorship and skill development opportunities in the areas of:

• Career-readiness and interviewing
• Leadership and customer service
• Goal-setting and organization
• Business communication and etiquette
• Critical thinking and decision-making
• Financial literacy and money management, and more!

Questions? Contact Jennifer Hale at 949-724-6699 or [email protected] or Jennifer Warren at 949-724-4478 or [email protected] .

This program is part of the California Volunteers Youth Service Corps grant and prioritizes hiring youth who may not have access to traditional career-building resources. Priority will be given to applicants who meet at least two of the following:

• Are unemployed and/or out of school during program period.
• Are low-income.
• May have difficulty finding employment.
• Are first generation students planning to go to college.
• Are in or transitioning from foster care.
• Are or were engaged with a mental health or substance abuse system.
• Are or were justice-involved.
• Are experiencing or have experienced housing instability.
• Have not participated in an AmeriCorps program.

Supplemental Information

Your Team

The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine through embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day.

The Community & Library Services is responsible for an array of services and facilities for City residents and visitors. Responsibilities include class registration, facility reservations, family and child services, animal care, aquatics, sports, leisure, library services, open space/trails, parks, and a fine arts complex.

The Process

Find more information in the Community Services Leader I job description.

I nterview: After a thorough review of applications, those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their application will be invited to an interview.

Background Check : References and a background check will be conducted prior to appointment.

Medical Examination: A medical examination will be conducted, including a drug/alcohol screening and proof of a negative TB test to ensure the ability to perform assigned duties. The City of Irvine must provide a safe and drug-free workplace. Any applicant who tests positive or tampers with evidence shall be disqualified from consideration.

Future Vacancies: This recruitment may be used to fill future positions within the organization.

Part-time employees are employed "at will" and their services can be discontinued without cause. Employees in seasonal assignments work as needed during seasonal periods and will not receive an annual performance appraisal.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.



Closing Date/Time: 2/27/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$20.40 Hourly