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Job Description
Definition
The City of Milpitas Recreation & Community Services Department is accepting applications for the 2026 Milpitas Youth Force (MYF) Program!
Milpitas Youth Force (MYF) is a youth summer job program that will prepare Milpitas teens, ages 16-18, to successfully and confidently enter the workforce by providing new opportunities, goal setting, hands-on exposure, breaking down barriers, career skill building, and valuable job experience.
As a part of the program, participants will be given:- SMART Pass
- Business attire stipend
- Team Building Opportunities
- Paid work experience
To apply, c reate an account or login to GovernmentJobs.com
Click the Apply button to begin. Complete the Education Section in full: Must be a Milpitas resident between the ages of 16 and 18, and currently enrolled in high school .- Work Experience is not required: You may skip this section of the application.
- Proof of parent or guardian's residence - This may be a utilities bill, driver's license, or other mail.
- Education verification - This may be school transcripts, verification of enrollment, or other documentation.
- One (1) Letter of recommendation
- Answer each question in full.
- Incomplete responses may be withdrawn from consideration.
- Contact Ruby General at rgeneral@milpitas.gov with any questions.
Submit your application before the closing date: Tues day, March 24, 2026- Late applications or revisions to your application will not be accepted after the closing date.
Employment Information:- Pay: $18.20 per hour
- Work Hours: Up to 20 hours per week for the eight-week program.
- Schedule: Part-time; flexible hours during regular business hours (Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM)
- Work will be primarily on-site at the place of business or City of Milpitas facility.
- Employment Status: Unbenefited and unrepresented.
- Additional employment requirements may include:
- Tuberculosis (TB) test for those working with children
- Fingerprint clearance (Department of Justice) and online background check (Clearstar) if 18 years of age.
- Program Duration:
- Start Date: June 15, 2026
- End Date: August 7, 2026
- Please note that every Friday is a mandatory professional development training from 5-6 p.m. at the Milpitas Teen Center. All participants must attend each training.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.
The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
City of Milpitas Temporary/ Seasonal Employee* Benefits at a Glance
Retirement Benefits
Federal law requires that employees who are not members of the City retirement plan (CalPERS) be covered under an alternate retirement plan (PARS).
6% of your salary will be deducted for participation in the PARS plan. The City will also contribute 1.5% of your earnings to your PARS account every pay period.
Paid Time Off
In accordance with State Law, after 90 days, Temporary/Seasonal employees receive 40 hours to use for sick leave.
Work and Life
Temporary/Seasonal employees are eligible for membership at the Milpitas Sports Center.
Temporary/Seasonal employees are eligible for membership in Commonwealth Credit Union, which offers a broad range of financial and investment services.
Temporary/Seasonal employees may qualify for Transportation Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP) cash incentive or transit subsidies based on their commute method.
Health Insurance (Not available to most Temporary/Seasonal Employees)
Temporary employees in a non-clerical position hired in the Planning, Engineering and Building Divisions may qualify for participation in CalPERS health, Delta Dental and Vision. (per Res. 7062) o Multiple plans available through CalPERS Health; plans with Kaiser rate or lower are paid by the City.
Delta Dental: City paid
Vision: City paid
*Temporary/Seasonal employees are limited to work no more than 1000 hours per Fiscal Year.
Closing Date/Time: 3/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Milpitas
Show moreLocated at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, the City of Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of the high tech Silicon Valley. With a very diversified resident population of nearly 80,000, the City of Milpitas sees the
role of every employee as being committed to accomplishing the community’s vision by providing fiscally sound, superior services.
Milpitas is the 8th fastest growing city in the United States according to the US Census Bureau and the 2nd fastest growing in California. We are home to an industrious and well educated community with an average household income
exceeding the County average. The homeownership rate is close to 70% and Milpitas’ housing market remains affordable relative to the majority of Santa Clara County.
Milpitas is often called the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley” with most of its 13.63 square miles of land situated between two major freeways (I-880 and I-680), State Route 237, and a County expressway. With existing light rail and a recently opened
BART extension, the transit hub adjacent to the Great Mall facilitated high density transit oriented development with over 1,000 units being built. There are approximately 1,790 acres, or 2.9 square miles designated for various industrial uses.
There are eight existing industrial parks and 550 manufacturing plants in Milpitas. The City provides a multitude of outstanding recreational opportunities, including aquatics, cultural arts and theater, sports leagues and activities, youth programming and senior activities and services.
The City of Milpitas is a full service City with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services. The City Council makes the ultimate planning and policy decisions for residents, and oversees the City’s almost $192 million budget with 439 full-time
employees. There are 14 advisory commissions on which residents can participate –the Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Youth Advisory Commission, Library Advisory Commission and Senior Advisory Commission to name a few. Issues challenging the City and Commissions include development, quality of life, and
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