Job Description
Youth Aide (Landscape & Learning) is listed by City of Sacramento in Sacramento. The City of Sacramento Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment seeks Youth Aides for the Landscape & Learning scheme. This workforce development program prepares youth ages 14-17 living within Sacramento metro limits for upcoming employment.
Youth Aides perform outdoors in town parks with adult-supervised crews performing general park maintenance. Operate in this role includes weeding, trimming, leaf removal, reduced limbing, and trash pick-up. On-the-job technical training develops necessary employment and leadership skills.
The fall session runs September 19 to November 22, 2026, Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00am to 2:30pm (covers 1/2 hour unpaid lunch). Youth Aides must wear boots (hiking boots acceptable). This is a non-career part-time/seasonal role. The posting may close prompt upon receipt of 250 applications.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $16.90 per hour.
Qualification
You must be youth ages 14-17 and reside within the City of Sacramento limits. No prior expertise is needed; training is offered.
- Age 14-17 at time of employment.
- Reside within City of Sacramento limits.
- Ability to function outdoors in city parks performing physical tasks.
- Willingness to wear boots (hiking boots acceptable).
- No prior background called for; training gave.
- Must be on offer for the complete fall session: September 19 – November 22, 2026.
- Must be open Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00am – 2:30pm.
- Must be fit to work with adult-supervised crews.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform general park maintenance covering weeding, trimming, and leaf removal.
- Carry out modest limbing of trees and shrubs.
- Pick up trash and debris in park spheres.
- Perform as portion of a crew under adult supervision.
- Participate in on-the-job technical training sessions.
- Develop vital employment and leadership abilities.
- Track safety guidelines and wear needed footwear.
- Keep up a positive attitude and operate ethic.
Conditions & Requirements
- Must be a youth aged 14-17.
- Must reside within City of Sacramento limits.
- Must be capable to function outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Must wear boots (hiking boots acceptable) during work hours.
- Must be on offer for the complete fall session on weekends.
- Must be fit to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
Benefits
- Paid on-the-job technical training.
- Development of essential employment and leadership skills.
- Perform know-how in a metro park setting.
- Prospect to contribute to community beautification.
- Non-career part-time/seasonal post with flexible weekend schedule.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility (age, residency).
- Qualified you may be contacted for further steps.
- Shortlisting is set on meeting minimum qualifications and availability.
- The role may close ahead of time upon receipt of 250 submissions.
Required Documents
- Finished online submission.
- Supplemental questions (if any) as part of the submission.
How to Apply
- To apply, visit the City of Sacramento's formal paths portal on the authorized submission portal. Produce or to your candidate account. Complete the online submission and any supplemental questions. Ensure all called for fields are filled accurately. Send in your submission before the deadline of July 29, 2026. The posting may close earlier if 250 submissions are received. For questions, email landscapeandlearning…
Additional Information
- The fall session runs September 19 to November 22, 2026.
- Operate schedule is Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00am – 2:30pm (involves 1/2 hour unpaid lunch).
- Pay is $16.90 per hour.
- Youth Aides must wear boots; hiking boots are acceptable.
- The plan is operated by the City of Sacramento Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment.
- The posting will automatically close upon receipt of 250 applications or at the concluding filing due date, whichever occurs first.
- For more details, email [email protected].
About Company
The City of Sacramento is the capital of California, serving a diverse population through various departments. The Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment centers on providing positive chances for youth and keeping up public spaces.
The Landscape & Learning scheme is a workforce development initiative that prepares youth ages 14-17 for coming employment by offering paid work experience and training in park maintenance. City of Sacramento is named as the hiring organization for the Youth Aide (Landscape & Learning) post.
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