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Columbia, MO | United States
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Posting Number 1175T
Position Title CARE/City utilities intern 2024
Department Parks & Recreation
Job Code 005
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation Unrepresented
Pay Grade T05
Job Description Summary
The City of Columbia's Career Awareness Related Experience (CARE) Program's goal is for Columbia's youth to be ready to enter the workforce and become productive, self-sufficient citizens. Since 1982, the CARE Program has provided comprehensive services for Columbia's youth that include:
- job readiness training
- paid real-world hands-on work experience
- mentoring
- career exploration
Because the CARE program strives to prepare its applicants and employees to be ready for real-life work situations, and since following directions and meeting deadlines are hallmarks of being successful in the workplace, CARE applicants and employees must be able to follow directions and meet deadlines without reminders or extensions. Not following directions and/or missing a deadline will result in the person no longer being under consideration for CARE employment this year.
The CARE/City Utilities Internship is a 12-week program (June 10 through August 29) in which approximately 10 16- to 25-year-olds are hired at $13.50 per hour for new City utilities interns and $14.00 for returning City utilities interns to work up to 50 hours per two-week pay period at a City utilities work site.
We are hiring: - Sewer and Storm Water Utilities, Sewer and Storm Water Intern
- Solid Waste - Administration, Administration Assistant
- Solid Waste - Landfill, Grounds Maintenance
- Water & Light - Electric Production, Maintenance Mechanic Intern
- Water & Light - Engineering, Engineering Intern
- Water & Light - Utility Services, Data Entry Specialist
- Water & Light - Water Distribution, Operator/Laborer
- Water & Light - Water Production, Operator I
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 16-years-old on June 10, 2024 (no exceptions)
- Must be able to follow directions and meet deadlines without reminders or extensions
- Must be willing to work hard and accept constructive criticism
- Must have reliable transportation to and from their work site
Supervision Exercised
Starting Salary $13.50 per hour
Open Until Filled No
Deadline to Apply 03/10/2024
Number of Positions Available multiple
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.7235
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal
Special Instructions to Applicants #1: Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as early as possible.
#2: Applicants should send an email to
[email protected] as soon as they submit their application to receive further instructions.
Example Email: “Hello. My name is Jane Doe. I have submitted an online CARE/City Utilities Internship application and am ready to receive further instructions. Thank you."
If applicants do not send an email to
[email protected] as soon as they submit their application, they will not receive further instructions and they will no longer be under consideration for a CARE/City Utilities Internship position.
#3: While not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to bring:
- a resume
- a cover letter
- three letters of recommendation from non-family members who are at least 21 years old
…to their interview. Paper copies of the above mentioned items brought to the CARE office by the applicant to their interview is the only allowable way to turn them in. Please tell those who are writing your letters of recommendation this is the only way they will be accepted.
#4: CARE/City Utilities Internship applicants who have a “no-call/no-show” to their scheduled interview will no longer be under consideration for a CARE work site placement. A “no-call/no-show” is missing their interview without contacting the CARE Office BEFORE its scheduled date/time. Internship applicants may reschedule their interview by either calling 573-874-6300 or emailing
[email protected] BEFORE its scheduled date/time. Attempting to reschedule AFTER the scheduled date/time will be considered a “no-call/no-show.” NO exceptions will be made for any reason.
#5: Timeline:
Because the CARE program strives to prepare its applicants and employees to be ready for real-life work situations, and since following directions and meeting deadlines are hallmarks of being successful in the workplace, CARE applicants and employees must be able to follow directions and meet deadlines without reminders or extensions. Not following directions and/or missing a deadline will result in the person no longer being under consideration for CARE employment this year.
- Applications must be submitted by Sunday, March 3 (but the sooner, the better)
- Interviews must be completed by Thursday, March 21 (but the sooner, the better)
- New hire government paperwork must be completed by Friday, April 19 (but the sooner, the better)
- Paid job readiness training part 1 of 2 must be completed by Thursday, May 2 (but the sooner, the better)
- Paid job readiness training part 2 of 2 must be completed by Thursday, May 16 (but the sooner, the better)
- CARE/City utilities intern/parent orientation must be completed by Friday, June 7 (but the sooner, the better)
- First possible date for CARE/City utilities interns to start at their work sites (Monday, June 10)
- Final possible date for CARE/City utilities interns to work at their work sites (Thursday, August 29)
#6: Accommodations:
The City of Columbia is committed to providing services, programs, and activities that are accessible to all members of the community, regardless of disability status. For requests for accommodations related to disability for the CARE program, please contact Ron Schmidt at
[email protected] or 573.874.6300.
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