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Summer Jobs on the Web: High School & College Students
[Sample resume for After School and Part Time Work.]
It's never too early to line up a SUMMER JOB! Do you have a dream job? Working for your congressperson? Spending the summer at camp (and getting paid for it)? Helping out in the community? Preparing for a job in the corporate world?
Set your sights on a great job for this summer!
For information about Summer Job Programs in YOUR neighborhood, call your local public library! California Public Libraries lists the address and phone number for every public library in California.
Local summer employment programs are operated by governments, public or private agencies. Each program serves youth (ages 14-21 in most cases) in a specific community, so you'll need to check close to home. Your library can help you make the connection.
Summer Jobs on the Web
Los Angeles Area
Volunteer Postions
Volunteering - during summers or during the school year - is a great way to get experience and to build up your resume! Volunteer Centers of Los Angeles is an EXCELLENT site to explore for volunteer opportunities close to home.
National:
Major Sites:
Park & Camp Jobs:
- Seasonal Employment - National Parks Service
Summer seasonal applications accepted between Sept. 15 and Jan. 1. "Other seasonal
employment opportunities may exist outside of this hiring process; you may
want to contact the area field office or park area you are interested in
directly to find out about these additional opportunities."
- Jobs in National Parks, Preserves & Recreation Areas
From Cool Works: Links to national park summer positions and operators of multiple parks. Some jobs may be available for older teenagers.
- Camp Jobs
Search for summer jobs by position or by location. Some jobs suitable for older teenagers.
Please check with your institution's Career Center for other listings. Many summer internships are available only to students enrolled at a particular school or in a particular program.
Volunteer Postions
Volunteering - during summers or during the school year - is a great way to get experience and to build up your resume! California volunteers is an EXCELLENT site to explore for volunteer opportunities close to home. Enter your ZIP code for local listings or search for "Great for Kids" or "Great for Teens" entries.
Los Angeles Companies with Summer Internship Programs
These are only the sites Electra stumbled on. If you'd like an internship with a particular company, find the company's home page and see if internships are offered.
Try searching Los Angeles Area Newspapers with Online Classified Ads for the terms "summer," "internship," "part time," "after school."
National
Major Sites of Listings:
- AmeriCorps - California Directory of Programs
"The domestic Peace Corps" for those aged 17+: "You'll receive a modest
living allowance, health insurance, student loan deferment, and
training. Plus, after you complete your service, you'll receive a $4,725
education award to help pay for college, grad school, vocational
training, or to pay off student loans. Serve part-time and you'll get a
portion of that amount. "
- Internship Links
Wide range of websites offering internships from University of Kansas.
- SnagAJob.com
Search by Zip Code for summer and part-time jobs at retailers, restaurant chains, other local opportunities.
- Summer Jobs - California, USA
From Summer Jobs: camp positions, clerical & a few private business settings.
- Student Educational Employment
One-stop site for co-ops, internships, summer employment and other
opportunities with the federal government. Covers high school, undergrad
and graduate openings.
- California Chicano News Media Association - Internships & Fellowships
Internships with news media: radio, TV, print. Pretty cool site!
- Yahoo! - Business and Economy: Employment: Jobs: Seasonal and Summer Employment
Yahoo!'s general listing of websites for summer jobs.
- Environmental Career Opportunities
Intern placement services for paid positions with government agencies, corporations & nonprofits. ECO has a San Francisco regional office.
Park & Camp Jobs:
- Summer Jobs
"Summer Jobs is a database of seasonal and part-time job opportunities. While the primary focus is summer employment for students and education professionals, other jobs may be posted here as well." Search by keyword or location. Camp, recreation and a few private employers listed.
- Jobs in National Parks, Preserves & Recreation Areas
From Cool Works: Links to national park summer positions and operators of multiple parks.
Nonprofit/Public Agency Internships:
International:
Roadmap to Summer Jobs for less than the cost of a
CD!
The
Complete Idiot's Guide to Cool Jobs for
Teens Susan Ireland, Alpha Books, $12.95,
2001.
This new book has EVERYTHING you need to know to get a great
summer or part-time job:
- How to find your skills when you've never worked before
- Filling out applications, resumes, cover letters,
interview tips
- Top 50 jobs for teens and how to find them in your
neighborhood
- Internships, managing your paycheck--even starting your
own small business
Ask your public
library for a copy or buy it as an investment in your new
career.
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