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Young Adult Career Academy

Salary

$19.16 Hourly

Location

(Metro Square) Saint Paul, MN

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

2025-00533

Department

Workforce Solutions

Division

YouthSvcs/TANFlnn

Opening Date

07/21/2025

Closing Date

8/4/2025 11:59 PM Central

Union

Unrepresented

FLSA Status

nonexempt

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Position Summary

Young Adult Career Academy is a 10-week paid internship experience.

HOURLY RATE: $19.16

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Ramsey County Workforce Solutions and Public Pathways Program is offering a Young Adult Career Academy (YACA) for eligible Ramsey County residents who are interested in learning more about careers in government, making great connections, and receiving additional workforce development support. Areas of learning throughout the 10-week internship can include Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Emergency Communications, County Manager's Office, County Commissioner’s Office, Election Services, County Assessor's Office, and St. Paul College Customer Service class.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

+ The academy is held for 10 weeks, Monday-Thursday from 9:00a.m. -1:30 p.m. with Friday’s as foundational learning days from 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

+ Attendance is mandatory for the duration of the 10-week academy.

+ Participants are paid $19.16/hour and may receive supportive assistance to be successful (i.e. bus/gas cards for transportation assistance, business casual attire).

+ Academy start date is planned for September 2nd through mid-November (dates may be adjusted – internship can potentially be extended).

Examples of Work Performed

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES IN EACH DEPARTMENT/AREA:

Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, Downtown St. Paul

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners establishes county policies and provides oversight of its budget and operations. Have an opportunity to learn about public policy process, experience an official board meeting as well as other community and constituent connections, and connect with Commissioners on their priorities for the county. Opportunities will provide for interactions with the Chief Clerk and the County Manager’s offices.

Parks and Recreation – Soil & Water and Community Engagement, Maplewood

Manages nine county parks, six regional parks and five regional trail corridors with miles of trails that are perfect for walking, biking, mountain biking or cross-country skiing through the County's diverse landscape. We also run 13 sheets of ice, a fieldhouse, three golf courses and a nature center. Participants will develop an understanding of the different jobs within the Parks Department, what goes into planning and maintaining the parks and facilities as well as understanding outdoor programming and community engagement.

Public Works, Arden Hills

Oversees the construction and maintenance of the county’s transportation system (roads, bridges, traffic signals, road signs and storm water drains) and maintains the county’s fleet of cars, dump trucks and construction/maintenance equipment. Participants will gain in-office and outdoor field experience by learning how roadway property is established, how roadway projects are constructed and how the condition of roads/ drainage systems are inspected. As well as the maintenance/repair of highway signs, roadways, small engine tools and fleet vehicles.

Emergency Communications Center, Downtown St. Paul

Fields emergency and non-emergency telephone calls and text messages. Calls are prioritized and dispatched to police and/or fire personnel. Participants will learn the basics of what Public Safety Dispatchers and Telecommunicators do as well as listening to live 911 calls and observe the dispatching process.

Additional Experiences Included - A Customer Service class at Saint Paul College, employment support, and enhancement experiences including opportunities to learn about public sector careers, how to apply for jobs in Ramsey County, use of social media platforms such as LinkedIn, meeting with County Commissioners, and tours of county/city facilities.

Participating departments may vary from what is listed above.

Minimum Qualifications

Participants must:

+ Be a Ramsey County resident between the ages of 18-24.

+ Have a government issued picture identification and Social Security card/Birth Certificate.

+ Have a high school diploma or G.E.D.

+ Meet income and eligibility guidelines.

Hiring Timeline*

+ Week of July 21st – Position Posted.

+ Week of August 4th – Interviews for applicants selected to interview.

+ Sept. 2nd – selected participants complete New Hire Paperwork with Ramsey County and New Hire Orientation.

+ September 3rd 5th – Customer Service Course at St. Paul College

+ September 8th – initial 10-week rotations through departments begin

+ November 14th – initial 10-week rotations end

+ November 17th – potential of 250 hour extended internship start

*dates subject to change

For further information regarding this posting, please contact [email protected] .

Exam/Screening Process Information

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, visit the Ramsey County jobs page (www.ramseycounty.us/jobs), select the Young Adult Career Academy (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ramsey/jobs/5003868/young-adult-career-academy) opportunity, select “Apply” in the upper right corner.

The application will consist of several questions. Please begin to consider how you can answer the following questions in detail:

+ Are you a Ramsey County resident?

+ Are you between the ages of 18-24?

+ Please share your level of education.

+ I understand that if I am selected for this program, I will need to provide:

+ a) A copy of my Social Security Card

+ b) Copy of Driver's License or photo ID with birthdate

+ c) If I am a non- citizen, I will need to provide a copy of authorization to work in U.S.; i.e. Permanent Resident Card.

+ Please share in detail, why you are interested in this Young Adult Career Academy opportunity.

+ Please explain what would make you successful in this program (this can include personal or lived experience, work or volunteer experience, educational and training experience, and other information you feel is related to potential success in this program).

This is an unclassified, at-will position, holding a confidential relation to the department head or elected official. This position requires an open screening and selection process. There is no exam for this unclassified, at-will, position. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration. The department may choose to interview any candidate on the eligible list.

Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act:

Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause. Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301. An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin. Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of our workforce.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Departments/Human%20Resources%20Dept/RAMSEY%20COUNTY%20EMPLOYMENT%20APPLICATION.pdf) (Download PDF reader) . You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact [email protected].