YJCP Ambassador (Grant Funded)

Position Description

**REQUIRED: YOUTH AGES 16-30 YEARS OLD AND COMPLETION OF SUCCESSFUL YJCP WORKSITE EMPLOYMENT**

The City of Fresno is excited to offer youth between the ages of 16-30 years old the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a public sector environment through temporary part-time paid employment grant funded One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program is a workforce development program that invests in the next generation of city workers and city leaders. Limited wrap around services are available to remove barriers to employment.

The Ambassador assignments range from working outdoors in the field to working in an indoor setting including carrying out duties that serve our community for 20 hours per week with flexible availability which may include nights and weekends. This exciting opportunity is for up to 12 weeks and may be eligible to promote to YJCP Participant.

The Requirements

To be considered for the One Fresno Youth Jobs Program applicants must complete prerequisites:

Step 1) Complete Career Nexus training. https://careernexus.org/intern-interest-form/

Step 2) Successful employment with a YJCP Worksite (up to 12 weeks)

Step 3) Apply for the One Fresno Youth Jobs Program Ambassador.

Applicants must be between the ages of 16-30 years old at the time of employment to participate in this grant funded One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program.

Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid government issued photo ID, satisfactorily complete a Department of Justice fingerprinting. Possession of a valid California Driver's License at the time of employment may be required, depending on assignment.

Pursuant to City of Fresno Charter, temporary employment shall not exceed 2,080 hours within 2 fiscal years. These are temporary employment opportunities that do not provide health benefits, or retirement and are not in any way a guarantee of permanent employment. Assignment may end at any time.

Selection Process

After Step 1 and 2 have been completed (see Requirements section), applicants for the YJCP Ambassador program must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

For more information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website on the Career Opportunities page here: https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/career-opportunities/ or call (559) 621-6555.

Completed applications will be reviewed, and candidates will be contacted regarding potential career pathway opportunities in the One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Department at (559) 621-6555.

Closing Date/Time: 06/30/2025

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