Job Description
Job Summary The Summer Work Program employs candidates graduating in 2026 from a Jefferson County high school, who plan to attend college or post-secondary vocational/trade program during the 2026-2027 school year; or candidates who are currently attending and plan to continue full-time at a college, university, or post-secondary vocational/trade program during the 2026-2027 school year.To be eligible for the summer work Program, candidates (or their parent/guardian) must reside in Jefferson County.Positions The Summer Work Program duties are to perform general labor or administrative tasks to assist any of the following divisions of Jefferson County Government:Buildings & Grounds (includes parks and cemetery), Public Works, Administration Office, or the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.Program Specifications Preferably Summer Work Program candidates will begin work by June 29, 2026.The maximum duration of Summer Work employment will be 90 calendar days.A Summer Work participant's schedule may include an alternative workweek, such as Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday.Time off during the Summer Work Program must be pre-arranged and approved by the Supervisor.Time off during the Summer Work Program cannot exceed ten (10) consecutive workdays or 40 total hours.Summer Work participants are held to the same standards of conduct as any Jefferson County Employee.Jefferson County reserves the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause.Participation in the Summer Work Program is limited to five (5) years.Jefferson County is committed to a drug-free environment.Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drug screening Salary The 2026 Summer Work participants hourly wage is $19.20 for the first year of employment.If the Summer Work participant is selected to return for succeeding years (2nd, 3rd and 4th) their hourly wage will increase by 2% from the summer program wage.Interested in other Central Oregon jobs? Check out our website:www.midoregonpersonnel.com #INDMadras Job Types:Temporary, Seasonal Pay:From $19.20 per hour Work Location:In person.