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EBRPD to Host Virtual Youth Job Fair on February 11

by CC News
Jon Fair

The 2023 Virtual Youth Job Fair will provide participants ages 15-24 years old the opportunity to learn about paid seasonal and year-round jobs available in the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD). Participants will gain valuable first-hand knowledge from staff who would supervise or work alongside them in many of these positions.

“The Park District is proud to employ students in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, staffing approximately 300 seasonal positions every year,” said Chief of Workforce Development Janelle Rodrigues. “There are some really phenomenal opportunities for young people to gain professional experience and pathways to careers in the Park District. We encourage youth and students in our community to apply and explore all that the Park District has to offer.”

Join us to learn more about the Park District and the careers we offer. Registration is required – save your spot via our Zoom Registration link

Presentations and discussions will include topics, such as:

  • Overview and tips on the application and interview process
  • A typical day in a position: job duties, scenarios, and the skills needed
  • Park locations, facilities, or offices for positions
  • Learn about the career pathways from those positions
  • What an ideal candidate looks like for a position

Positions to be overviewed include:

  • Interpretive Student Aides
  • Public Safety Student Aides
  • Recreation Leaders
  • Lifeguards
  • Gate Attendants
  • Student Laborers

Note: Participants are encouraged to have their cameras on and dress appropriately, as if they were attending a job fair in person.

Visit our Careers for Students and Youth page to learn more, or print out our Job Fair flyer (pdf).

The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful public parks and trails in Alameda and Contra Costa counties east of San Francisco Bay, established in 1934. The system comprises 125,000 acres in 73 parks including over1,250 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and nature learning.

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