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Are you between the ages of 15 - 25 and currently enrolled in High School or an accredited College? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth? Then the Youth Employment Program (YEOP) may be for you! We are seeking individuals that are self-driven, creative, and are interested in working with youth. The ideal candidate would have a passion for helping other youth achieve their educational and occupational goals. You will work collaboratively, dependently, as well as with a diverse and talented group of student assistants, mentors and managers.
Under the close supervision of a Workforce Services (WS) Employment Program Manager (EPM) I and the direct guidance of a Youth Employment Opportunity Program (YEOP) Mentor, Student Assistants (SA) will provide services out of the America's Job Centers of California (AJCC) to youth between the ages of 15 and 25 years old. SAs will receive on-the-job training and then provide services to youth designated as at-risk. SAs will case manage clients through peer advising, refer clients to educational institutions and local training providers, provide vocational guidance, present job search workshops, conduct outreach, and recruit youth from the local community and schools.
Applicants must meet YEOP eligibility criteria; applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 25, be attending school, with a minimum of at least 6 semester units or 8 quarter units. This position may work up to 1,500 hours in a 12 consecutive month period. The Employment Development Department (EDD) offers flexible scheduling during operating hours designed with your educational success in mind. EDD operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applicants applying for this position must meet YEOP eligibility criteria, be currently enrolled and attending high school, college, or other post-secondary education. Those with limited or no work experience are encouraged to apply.
Student Assistants represent the Employment Development Department (EDD) and the Youth Employment Opportunity Program at local high school and college special events, career days and job fairs.
This position will be located at the Bakersfield America's Job Center of California (AJCC).
To apply, upload a completed State Application (STD 678) to the CalCareers website: www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
Per the Governor's Office of California, the Employment Development Department is considered an essential department. This position requires local in-person workload, though some telework may be available. This position's office follows the recommended safety guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
Customer Service in an office environment. Occasional and overnight travel will be required.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STUDENT ASSISTANT

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-528200
Position #(s):
280-135-4870-946
Working Title:
Student Assistant - Youth Employment Opportunity Program Specialist
Classification:
STUDENT ASSISTANT $1,983.00 - $2,108.00 A
$2,108.00 - $2,244.00 B
$2,244.00 - $2,400.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Kern County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Student Assistant
Work Shift:
8:00am - 5:00pm
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
Department Information The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
Special Requirements Must provide a completed State Application (STD 678), College Transcripts
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov .
Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the "Application Instructions' section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the "Explanations" section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Students in this position may work up to 1,500 hours in a 12 consecutive month period.
Students must have the ability to read and write at a level necessary to document activities.
Students who are Youth Employment Opportunity Program (YEOP) eligible must be between the ages of 15 and 25 and currently enrolled at an accredited college or university may apply for this position. Copies of your transcript(s) will be required prior to employment and after completion of each semester thereafter.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/26/2026
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating "preference under Government Code section 18220". Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Employment Development Department
Mail In Address
Attn: Job Control #528200
Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54
PO Box 826880
Sacramento , CA 94280-0001
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Employment Development Department
Drop Off Address
Attn: Job Control #528200
EDD/Human Resource Services Division
1416 9th Street, 1st floor lobby
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please see "Statement of Qualifications Requirements" section for more information about the SOQ.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Coachability
• Collaboration
• Digital Fluency

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov , and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov .
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Erika Betancourt
(559) 713-5147
Erika.Betancourt@edd.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 654-8434
Accessibility@edd.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Statement of Qualifications Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required . The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or an SOQ submitted without following instructions may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.
The document should be titled "Statement of Qualifications", responses should be numbered in the same numerical order as they are listed under "Desirable Qualifications", and in paragraph form. Both first and last name should be at the top of the SOQ document, and include the job control number. The SOQ will serve as a tool to assess effective writing skills, ability to pay attention to detail, and ability to follow directions.
The SOQ should describe how you meet the advertised "Desirable Qualifications" for this job.
1. Coachability
2. Collaboration
3. Digital Fluency
Background Investigation Requirement
The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.
The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s).
The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
The Employment Development