The Position
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of
CALIFORNIANSFORALL PROGRAM FELLOW to fill multiple vacancies in within the City of Riverside
.The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months, but may be extended.
The City has received a $4.4 million
CaliforniansForAll Workforce Development Grant ("Grant"), which is part of California Volunteers, responsible for engaging Californians in service, volunteering, and civic action to tackle the State's most pressing challenges and lift-up all communities.
This exciting entry-level opportunity is all about increasing youth employment, developing youth interest in and e xperience towards a career. As a CaliforniansForAll Program Fellow, you'll have an opportunity to dive into a diverse range of administrative/technical tasks to address key areas of climate, food insecurity, and local COVID-19 recovery within a specific department. Under supportive guidance, you'll tackle these various tasks with a can-do attitude, bringing your passion to every aspect of the role.
** TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST BE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16 - 30 YEARS OLD.All CaliforniansForAll Program Fellow positions will expire on or before September 30, 2024. Work Performed
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Light administrative work related to Grant program goals and activities.
- Developing program development goals and objectives.
- Assisting City Staff in writing reports and policy documents.
- Work in the community at outreach events.
- Design outreach and information materials.
- Light filing of Program related documents;
- Assist City Staff to implement programs and outreach related to Grant activities.
- Tactfully respond to citizen inquiries and/or complaints.
- Compile required quarterly and annual reporting as required by the Grant.
Qualifications
Recruitment Guidelines: Experience : None
Necessary Special Requirements:- Must be between the ages of 16 and 30 years old.
Priority consideration for applicants that meet two or more criteria:
- Have not participated in an AmeriCorps program;
- May have difficulty finding employment;
- Are low-income;
- Are unemployed and/or out of school;
- Are or were justice-involved;
- Are in or transitioning from foster care;
- Are engaged with the mental health or substance abuse system.
Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
- An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
- An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. 
