Feeding America - Youth Service Corps Intern*

Job Description:

Feeding America - Youth Service Corps Intern*

Description

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Youth Service Corps Intern to establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months, but may be extended.

Under direct supervision, the Youth Service Corps Intern performs and provides a variety unskilled and limited skilled general tasks for various departments.

Are you eager to engage with your local city government and explore opportunities for contributing to public service? Consider applying for the Youth Service Corps positions which offer a rewarding experience ideal for those passionate about making a difference.

The Youth Service Corps Intern Program emphasizes three areas of service: food insecurity, climate change, and public service. It combines responsibilities, learning opportunities, and the chance to interact meaningfully with your community.

*The job classification being used is General Service Worker . Feeding America - Youth Service Corps Intern is a working title to reflect the current, specific need.

Work Performed

We are looking for two (2) interns who will be assigned to Feeding America Inland Empire, where you will have an opportunity to serve as either:

• A Food Recovery Fellow: supports community food drives and retail food recovery efforts across the region. This role works closely with host organizations and local partner pantries to ensure food donations are matched where they’re most needed. The Fellow also assists with the Retail Rescue program by joining food recovery ride-alongs, building relationships with retail stores, and encouraging new donation partnerships. Light data entry will be part of the role to help track food poundage and support reporting needs
• Senior Mobile Pantry Program Fellow: The Senior Mobile Pantry Program Fellow is responsible for the coordination of senior hunger activities with Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino. This includes programming, research, and community advancement. Coordinate Senior Feeding programs operated by the food bank. You will have an opportunity to assist with the Senior Mobile Pantry Program (SMPP) distributions at community sites throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties; prepare and assemble all supplies needed for distribution; screen applicants for SMPP participation; educate the certified participants about the benefits of SMPP and recertify as needed in accordance to federal, state, and local guidelines; research and implement education and resource opportunities for senior programs; obtain monthly numbers and develop consolidated monthly reports for senior programs; perform administrative-related functions such as copying, faxing, answering incoming calls and other administrative tasks.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Youth Service Corps program, you must be between the ages of 16 and 30 years old and meet two or more of these criteria:

• Have not participated in an AmeriCorps program
• May have difficulty finding employment
• Are low income
• Are unemployed and/or out of school
• Are/ were justice involved
• Are in/or transitioning from foster care, and/or
• Are engaged with the mental health or substance abuse system.

While we encourage all interested candidates to apply, the Youth Service Corps requires that 75% of all hires through the program meet two (2) or more of the eligibility requirements listed above. Candidates who do not meet all eligibility requirements are still welcome to apply, but their application may not be available for grant funding.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options: An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Temporary Variable & Full-Time

Employees hired in a temporary position working "variable" part-time hours (less than 30 hrs/week) may be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon meeting full-time eligibility at the end of their measurement period (12 months). Employees hired in a temporary full-time (more than 30 hrs/week) position will be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon hire.

All temporary employees are automatically enrolled in a mandatory Deferred Compensation plan in lieu of Social Security. Temporary employees are also eligible for paid sick leave as outlined in the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, Section 7. Employees may be eligible for CalPERS membership upon hire if they are already a CalPERS member, Tier designation is based on membership date. If no prior CalPERS membership exists, employees must meet CalPERS eligibility requirements before being brought into CalPERS membership.

Closing Date/Time: 2/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$20.00 Hourly