The goal of the Summer Youth Employment Program of the County of Columbia is to provide college attending youth with the opportunity to be exposed to employment opportunities within County government so that, upon graduation, they may realize career opportunities in and for their County.

Qualifications: In order to be considered eligible for employment under the Summer Youth Employment Program of the County of Columbia, individuals must meet the following criteria;

1. At the time of appointment, must be at least 18 years of age and under the age of 24 years* AND enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate-level college or university (excluding colleges offering courses only through the Internet) for the Fall Semester directly following the summer of employment. Maximum age limitation adopted based on the “qualifying child” provisions as set-forth by IRS Publication 501 of 2008. There will be no waiver of the maximum age limitations, including those individuals who may be seeking re-employment in the program until their college education is complete.

2. Must be sponsored by one of the twenty-three Board of Supervisors members (Sponsorship does not have to be solely from your town’s supervisor)

3. As part of the application process, must provide proof of enrollment for the Fall Semester as outlined in #1 above

4. Must provide a valid physical examination that is less than one-year old at the time of appointment to be considered for the purposes of this program.

5. Must pass a drug test. Cost will be paid by the County. (Highway and Solid Waste appointments only)

For more information:
Summer Youth Employment Program

To apply contact Gallatin Supervisor John Reilly  [email protected]