Summer Work Program

Description Job Announcement Summer Work Program - 2026 Please follow the link to for the application and job packet https://www.midoregonpersonnel.com/summerworkprogram/ The Summer Work Program employs candidates graduating in 2026 from a Jefferson County high school, who plan to attend college or post-secondary vocational/trade program during the 2026-2027 school year; or candidates who are currently attending and plan to continue full-time at a college, university, or post-secondary vocational/trade program during the 2026-2027 school year. To be eligible for the summer work Program, candidates (or their parent/guardian) must reside in Jefferson County. The Summer Work Program duties are to perform general labor or administrative tasks to assist any of the following divisions of

Jefferson County Government:

Buildings & Grounds (includes parks and cemetery), Public Works, Administration Office, or the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.

Program Specifications:

Preferably Summer Work Program candidates will begin work by June 29, 2026. The maximum duration of Summer Work employment will be 90 calendar days. A Summer Work participant's schedule may include an alternative workweek, such as Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday. Time off during the Summer Work Program must be pre-arranged and approved by the Supervisor. Time off during the Summer Work Program cannot exceed ten (10) consecutive workdays or 40 total hours. Summer Work participants are held to the same standards of conduct as any Jefferson County Employee. Jefferson County reserves the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause. The 2026 Summer Work participants hourly wage is $19.20 for the first year of employment. If the Summer Work participant is selected to return for succeeding years (2nd, 3rd and 4th) their hourly wage will increase by 2% from the summer program wage. Summer Work participants who have questions or concerns regarding work and other matters, may communicate them to their Supervisor, the Department's Director or the Human Resources Department, HR@jeffersoncountyor.gov. Participation in the Summer Work Program is limited to five (5) years. Jefferson County will conduct a background check which must be successfully passed to be considered for the 2026 Summer Work Program. Jefferson County is committed to a drug-free environment, and applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. The application and job packet can be obtained by visiting: https://www.midoregonpersonnel.com/summerworkprogram/ ; or in-person at Mid Oregon Personnel at 213 SW 4 th Street, Madras, OR. 97741. For questions call (541) 475-7640. Jefferson County Mid Oregon Personnel 213 SW 4th Street, Madras, OR 97741 julie@midoregonpersonnel.com

Fax:

541-475-7656 Temporary employees are not eligible for employee benefits