The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Youth Service Corps Intern to establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months, but may be extended. The Youth Service Corps Intern Program emphasizes three areas of service: food insecurity, climate change, and public service. It combines responsibilities, learning opportunities, and the chance to interact meaningfully with your community. Are you eager to engage with your local city government and explore opportunities for contributing to public service? Consider applying for the Youth Service Corps positions which offer a rewarding experience ideal for those passionate about making a difference. - The job classification being used is General Service Worker. Youth Service Corps Intern is a working title to reflect the current, specific need. Work Performed We are looking to fill a total of four (4) vacancies to join a cohort group in the following departments: One (1) in Finance and three (3) in Human Resources. You will work 19 hours per week in a department at the City of Riverside, take a monthly training course, and meet monthly with a job coach. Under direct supervision, the Youth Service Corps Intern performs and provides a variety of unskilled and limited skilled general tasks for various departments. Qualifications To qualify for the Youth Service Corps program, you must be between the ages of 16 and 30 years old and meet at least one (1) of the following criteria:Have not participated in an AmeriCorps program. May have difficulty finding employment. Are low income. Are unemployed and/or out of school. Are/were justice involved. Are in/or transitioning from foster care, and/or. Are engaged with the mental health or substance abuse system. While we encourage all interested candidates to apply, the Youth Service Corps requires that 75% of all hires through the program meet the minimum age requirement and at least one (1) of the eligibility requirements listed above. Candidates who do not meet all eligibility requirements are still welcome to apply, but their application may not be available for grant funding.