High School Intern (Part-Time/Year-Round/Seasonal) - City Hiring & Career Expo for High School and Career Tech Students

PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS:

Pay Range:  851

Hourly Rate:  $11.50 - $12.75

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.

THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO HIGH SCHOOL AND CAREER TECH JUNIORS AND SENIORS IN THE SEVEN-COUNTY METRO AREA

ATTENTION APPLICANTS

On-site interviews will be offered to qualified applicants (valid photo ID required) during the City of Oklahoma City From Classroom to City Career: Hiring & Career Expo Event, to be held Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Metro Tech, 1900 Springlake Drive, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111. Interview questions are included in the supplemental questions.  Upon receiving and accepting a job offer, applicants will be referred for drug testing (as applicable based on position) that will be conducted on-site as part of the City’s background process for employment. Criminal history checks will also be obtained following the event as part of the background process.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• This position requires applicants to be at least 17 years of age at the time of application submission.
• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.
• Completion of the application questions is required.
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked.
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume.
• Applicants may upload only two attachments.  Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, transcripts, etc.  Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one field for upload.
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.
• There are openings for part-time/year-round and seasonal positions.
• Employees in part-time/year-round positions may work no more than 29 hours per week.
• The period for seasonal employment is April 15-October 15, 2026.

JOB SUMMARY - High School Intern – Pathways to Progress Program:

This is an entry level internship that introduces high school students to municipal operations and foundational career skills. This position will primarily be responsible for assisting with basic administrative or operational tasks; supporting departmental projects or assignments; helping with events or community activities; shadowing City employees; and participating in internal/external learning and career readiness sessions. Students must be at least seventeen (17) years of age and currently enrolled in a high school, vocational technical school, or another qualifying educational program.

OTHER DETAILS

Note: This position requires you to be at least 17 years old at the time you make application.

Note: If you are under the age of 18 at the time you make application, you must print, complete, sign, and have a parent or legal guardian sign the  Authorization for Background and Drug Test for Minors and bring it with you to interview for a temporary, part-time or seasonal job. Failure to bring the signed authorization form may eliminate you from employment consideration.

Pay Method:  City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Former Employees:  If this position is open to external applicants and you are a former employee, you must be eligible for rehire.  If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the Human Resources Department at (405) 297-2530.  If your rehire status has been coded “Not Eligible,” “Eligible 3,” or “Conditional,” you will need to request a review of your rehire status through the Human Resources Department’s Employee and Labor Relations Division.

Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination:  Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of