About the Department

The Summer Work Program employs candidates graduating in 2026 from a Jefferson County high school, who plan to attend college or post-secondary vocational/trade program during the 2026–2027 school year; or candidates who are currently attending and plan to continue full-time at a college, university, or post-secondary vocational/trade program during the 2026–2027 school year. To be eligible for the summer work Program, candidates (or their parent/guardian) must reside in Jefferson County.  The Summer Work Program duties are to perform general labor or administrative tasks to assist any of the following divisions of Jefferson County Government: Buildings & Grounds (includes parks and cemetery), Public Works, Administration Office, or the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.

Program Specifications:

• Preferably Summer Work Program candidates will begin work by June 29, 2026.
• The maximum duration of Summer Work employment will be 90 calendar days.
• A Summer Work participant’s schedule may include an alternative workweek, such as Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday.
• Time off during the Summer Work Program must be pre-arranged and approved by the Supervisor. Time off during the Summer Work Program cannot exceed ten (10) consecutive workdays or 40 total hours.
• Summer Work participants are held to the same standards of conduct as any Jefferson County Employee.
• Jefferson County reserves the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause. 
• The 2026 Summer Work participants hourly wage is $19.20 for the first year of employment. If the Summer Work participant is selected to return for succeeding years (2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th) their hourly wage will increase by 2% from the summer program wage.
• Summer Work participants who have questions or concerns regarding work and other matters, may communicate them to their Supervisor, the Department’s Director or the Human Resources Department, [email protected].
• Participation in the Summer Work Program is limited to five (5) years.
• Jefferson County will conduct a background check which must be successfully passed to be considered for the 2026 Summer Work Program. Jefferson County is committed to a drug-free environment, and applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening.