ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values, and our organizational culture here . Read on to find out more about this opportunity:

The Marin County Free Library (MCFL) is a special taxing district that operates ten branch libraries in Marin under the authority of the Board of Supervisors. It provides public library services to the residents of the unincorporated areas of the County and the cities of Corte Madera, Fairfax and Novato.

The Marin County Free Library is an innovative and dynamic civic institution that is committed to providing exceptional services to a community that cares deeply about the library and encourages the library to assume a critical role in supporting the community to be resilient, equitable, and progressive. MCFL is committed to racial equity and the inclusion of those with multiple perspectives and backgrounds in our decision making.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Webstars is a paid youth internship program in Marin County. Founded in 1999 at the Marin City Library, the program provides hands-on training and work experience.

Through Webstars, teen interns build skills they need to pursue careers in technology, libraries, and STEM education. Webstars learn job skills, facilitation, process-based learning, maker tools, and program design. You can learn more about the Webstars program here .

This internship you are applying for will take place at The Shop, located near the South Novato Library in Hamilton. This job will not take place inside the library and is not a library job. Read more about The Shop here.

The Shop is a public space for making, learning, and building community. We are located next to the South Novato Library and we're free for all to visit and use. We offer a wide range of tools and activities for patrons of all ages, such as woodworking, painting, bicycle maintenance, sewing and more.

Interns working here will have the opportunity to support all operations year round. Patrons come in with a wide range of projects such as hoping to fix prized possessions, learn new skills, or restart an old hobby. Either way interns need to be able to support these learning opportunities while maintaining a safe environment for both the patrons and the tools they use. If you are interested in working with your hands, being with the public, and having a fun job that teaches you many life skills, please apply.

Interns working here will assist with:

• Supporting patrons of all ages with a variety of craft projects including sewing, painting, woodworking, and more
• Supporting users with tools and materials in the space
• Maintaining a clean space and develop it for future use
• Helping service tools and keep track of materials and general inventory
• Supporting many fun seasonal events for the public
• Maintain a safe environment for all users

For questions about the Webstars program or assistance with completing the application, please contact jobs@marincounty.gov . If you have questions about the position, please contact Diana Barrera at diana.barrera@marincounty.gov .

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate:

• Maintains High School enrollment for the duration of the internship
• Has reliable transportation to their assigned work location
• Is responsible, mature and motivated to learn
• Is interested in working directly with the public
• Can commit to a minimum of 10 hours every two weeks

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must be enrolled in a high school academic or vocational curriculum or be within one year of having graduated.

Applicants under 18 years of age must secure a work permit from their high school district before being employed.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Joy Fossett at joy.fossett@marincounty.gov .

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

Please note, this position is NOT a summer internship. Students who are hired are expected to work during the school year a minimum of 10 hours per pay period (every two weeks).
This application is open year-round. We intend to interview and hire eligible applicants in the late spring. This allows most interns to begin working in the early summer.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

• IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

The County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.

This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.

OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:

To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.

When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.

We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.