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Jan 28: East Bay Regional Park District to Host Job Fair at Big Break

by ECT

The East Bay Regional Park District invites young people ages 15-24 to the Big Break Visitor Center in Oakley on January 28 when it hosts its 3rd Annual Job Fair.

Big Break in Oakley, is one of two sites where the Park District, one of the largest employers of young people in the East Bay, plans to hire hundreds of youths ages 15-24 to work in parks, officers, and visitor centers this summer.

Whether you like spending time outdoors, working with children, aquatics, or public safety, there’s something for you with the East Bay Regional Park District! Learn about the wide variety of job opportunities for youth and students while exploring the many jobs available for the summer and in the near future. Pre-registration is not required; drop-in event.

SCHEDULE FOR EVENT:
9:45am Check In begins
10:00 – 11:00am Job Fair
11:00am – Noon Workshops

Big Break Visitor Center 69 Big Break Rd. Oakley, CA 94561
Tri Delta Transit #393 dropping at Main Street and Big Break Road

Most of the jobs are summer jobs, but the Park District hires young people all year round.

Opportunities include: year-round internships working in administration, public safety, operations, finance, planning, stewardship, and other divisions; lifeguards to work at the District’s 11 pools and lakes; gate attendants; recreation leaders who serve as camp counselors; laborers; field interns; public safety and interpretive aides.

Most positions are paid, and include benefits and opportunities for career advancement. Many student workers have gone on to lifelong careers with the Park District – including General Manager Robert Doyle.

Information to both Job Fair events:

  • Jan 21 – Trudeau Training Center, Oakland (11500 Skyline Blvd.) — More Info
  • Jan 28 – Big Break Regional Shoreline, Oakley. — More Info

For more information and current job listings, go to www.ebparks.org/jobs or call (510) 544-2154.

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