Student Intern High School - (Webstars)

ABOUT US

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ABOUT THE POSITION

Webstars is a paid youth internship program in Marin County. Founded in 1999 at the Marin City Library, the program provides hands‑on training and work experience. Through Webstars, teen interns build skills they need to pursue careers in technology, libraries, and STEM education. Webstars learn job skills, facilitation, process‑based learning, maker tools, and program design. You can learn more about the Webstars program here. This internship you are applying for will take place at The Shop, located near the South Novato Library in Hamilton. This job will not take place inside the library and is not a library job. Read more about The Shop here. The Shop is a public space for making, learning, and building community. We are located next to the South Novato Library and we’re free for all to visit and use. We offer a wide range of tools and activities for patrons of all ages, such as woodworking, painting, bicycle maintenance, sewing and more. Interns working here will have the opportunity to support all operations year round. Patrons come in with a wide range of projects such as hoping to fix prized possessions, learn new skills, or restart an old hobby. Either way interns need to be able to support these learning opportunities while maintaining a safe environment for both the patrons and the tools they use. If you are interested in working with your hands, being with the public, and having a fun job that teaches you many life skills, please apply.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporting patrons of all ages with a variety of craft projects including sewing, painting, woodworking, and more Supporting users with tools and materials in the space Maintaining a clean space and develop it for future use Helping service tools and keep track of materials and general inventory Supporting many fun seasonal events for the public Maintaining a safe environment for all users

ABOUT YOU

Qualified Candidate Maintains High School enrollment for the duration of the internship Has reliable transportation to their assigned work location Is responsible, mature and motivated to learn Is interested in working directly with the public Can commit to a minimum of 10 hours every two weeks Minimum Qualifications Applicants must be enrolled in a high school academic or vocational curriculum or be within one year of having graduated. Applicants under 18 years of age must secure a work permit from their high school district before being employed.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails. Please note, this position is NOT a summer internship. Students who are hired are expected to work during the school year a minimum of 10 hours per pay period (every two weeks). This application is open year-round. We intend to interview and hire eligible applicants in the late spring. This allows most interns to begin working in the early summer. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Benefits Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units. Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more. Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre‑tax or post‑tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees. NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Contact For questions about the Webstars program or assistance with completing the application, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. If you have questions about the position, please contact Diana Barrera at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Careers In Government