While it looks like slim pickings and tough competition for high school and college students seeking summer jobs, there is hope. I got a heads up from my friend Shannon, on a Full-time Summer Employment opportunity for students with the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power.
It seemed appropriate to not only post the opportunity but list other opportunities as well. If you or someone you know is looking for a summer job please share this information.
Summer Jobs:
LADWP:
The Student Worker Program (SWP): A seven-week paid program where students learn real
work situations. Field trips and tours of LADWP facilities will expose students to many exciting jobs
opportunities across many Department operations. Students will also be provided information that will
help them learn how to prepare and apply for future entry-level civil service exams.
General Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicants to the SWP must be current full time students at a
local high school who will be entering into their junior or senior year by Fall 2008. Work permits are
required for students under 18 years of age. In addition, student workers shall comply with the established policies and practices of the SWP and those of their local high school.
Program Duration: July 7, 2008 to August 22, 2008
Pay: $11.68 per hour
Application Deadline: Applications must be received by 4:00 pm on June 13. Applications are available from DWP Human Resources Office or download the application at http://jti.ladwp.com. LADWP (213) 367-2729.
Summer Time Job Fair
Get those resumes ready!
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
Thursday, June 19
10am – 2pm
3650 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
The Salvation Army Camp Mt Crags/Camp Gilmore
CABIN COUNSELOR (Must be at least 18 years old )
Salary $200.00 a week plus room and board
Counselors should have previous experience in working with children. A Counselor is required to live in a cabin with the children. A separate room is provided for the counselor. The proper care and leadership of the youth in their spiritual, physical, social and emotional development is vital to the mission of our camp. Counselor should enjoy sharing God’s word, working with young people, hiking, recreational activities, swimming and have some knowledge of outdoors living skills.
WILDERNESS CAMP COUNSELOR Salary $225.00 a week plus room and board
In addition to the skills listed above for Cabin Counselor, a Wilderness Camp Counselor needs to be physically fit enough for aggressive hiking, camping out, mountain bike riding, and other outdoor activities. Must have some type of outdoor living experience.
PROGRAM TEAM (Must be at least 18, preferably 20 or older)
Salary $250.00 per week plus room and board
Responsible to work with Program Director in developing, preparing and implementing the day to day activities. This team would have the combined skills to carry out organized recreation, crafts and evening programs. This team assists the program director in camper discipline and staff discipline. Must be a good Christian role model on and off camp property, both during camp sessions and on break days between sessions.
Download an application: here, send all inquiries to Steve Cox Resumes can also be faxed to: (818) 222-6396
Peninsula Bay Cities Summer Day Camp & Swim School
Hiring Swim Instructors & Lifeguards, base pay begins at $3,000 for the summer. Visit www.pbcstaff.com or call Brent at (310) 541-3664 for complete details and to get the process started.
DEA Summer Honors Program
The Summer Honors Program offers paid opportunities to undergraduate students who will be entering their third or fourth year of school and graduate students. For more info visit: www.avuedigitalservices.com/dea/applicant.html
Catalina Island Camps
Hiring Summer Camp Counselors and Activity Specialists visit: catalinaislandcamps.com
Grassroots Campaigns
Grassroots Campaigns is currently hiring campaign field staff to mobilize public support for the DNC in Pasadena. Full time and leadership positions available. Earn $5,000-$8,000 this summer, gaining experience and working with great people in a job you can be proud of. Call 1-888-999-8852 or visit grassrootscampaigns.com/summerjobs.php
Students might have to get creative this summer and create their own opportunities.
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23 Responses to “Summer Job for Students”
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Summer is a great opportunity for students to find job to earn extra income.
I just remember when I was still studying, during summer our group is busy looking for a summer job and we enjoy that and it’s a great experience also.
You have provided a great information to utilize your summer vacations. Thanks for sharing.
Seriously, who needs a job? I’m a high school student and I earn more than enough online. Gotta love internet marketing!
Is this Jobs available for foreign students ? can I apply for this jobs with student summer work visa ?.
The summer job information is great. Only local American high school students are eligible?
My job every summer was as a summer camp counselor. Sure you have to work with children, but the pay is usually good, you get to be out of the house for the summer, and get to be in a different city. And they are always looking for new staff.
I had to pass out pizza flyers, how things have changed.
I thing the best joc is pizza man
My job every summer is a full time wife…get it? hahaha…our children send to summer camp and a whole time dedicated just for my husband.
Yes it is good opportunity for the students to work in summer and get extra income to meet their future expenses.
The Summer Job for Students is required for the expenses.
One of the best student jobs for the summer is window washing or landscaping. Or if the kid had a brain and a bit of computer knowledge they could become a BLOGGER!
I know it is probably blamed for everything now, but I was listening to NPR and they were commenting on how many kids were not working as much because of the gas prices. Apparently parents are not as quick to let their children drive or borrow the car now.
wow…thanks for this site. it’s so useful!!! i hope you continue doing this job-posting thing next year…i totally would look you up!
thanks!
I was able to teach Safety Town at the age of 14, then got my lifeguard training and did that in the summers until I went to college. They were great jobs–Safety Town was a blast, especially for a young person.
We own a small family business and I imagine my son will grown up working there in some capacity. I think it’s good for kids to work at a young age, just something small to ease them into the workplace and help them to start learning the value of money.
Working during the vacation period is a great way for students to fill their pockets…Nice article
i prefer to bet on sports games as a means of earning money
-Jack
For those looking for summer jobs, there is good money out there. Especially if you have never had an income – summer jobs are a great way to get your feet wet and build up that resume. Wonderul post, I’ve bookmarked your site.
summer jobs are the earning oppurtunity for students.
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