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United Stated Postal Service
Now hiring
The Postal Service is actively hiring for full time, part time and seasonal employment. Explore detailed information about some of our top jobs below and find the best fit for you.
- Electronic Technician
- Maintenance Mechanic Mail Processing Equipment (MPE)
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Laborer Custodial
Drivers & automotive
Sales & service
Delivery
Sorting & handling
ST PAUL COLLEGE SUMMER CAMPS
Saint Paul College High School Scrubs Camp is a four-day Day Camp for students entering grades 9-12, and wishing to explore careers in healthcare. It is a fun way to learn about a growing field, make new friends and experience college life! Participants will be on campus at Saint Paul College and take part in a variety of activities related to healthcare.
- Dates: July 21-24
- Ages: Entering Grades 9-12
- Camp Focus: Career Exploration, College Readiness, Healthcare
- Camp Cost: $400.00, Scholarships are available
- Contact: Jennifer Huston, jennifer.huston@saintpaul.edu
Have fun exploring the wonderful world of hair, skin and nails! Classes include: hair care with flat iron/curling iron workshop, hair wrapping and braiding workshop, personal hand care with manicure workshop, personal foot care with pedicure workshop, personal skin care, basic makeup with workshop. Workshops include: practicing techniques on peers or with a mannequin.
- Dates: June 24-26
- Ages: 13-18
- Camp Focus: Career Exploration, Cosmetology
- Camp Cost: $275.00
- Contact: Jennifer Huston, jennifer.huston@saintpaul.edu
Trade and Tech Innovator Summer Camp
Join us for our new Trade and Tech Innovator! Summer Camp. This camp is designed for high school aged students that are interested in exploring career fields in the Trade and Tech industries. Students who attend will be able to visit up to 16 different sessions with hands-on activities in fields such as: Welding, CNC Machining, Automotive & Electric Vehicle Maintenance, Coding / Design, Drone Flying, Engineering and many more!
- Dates: June 23-26
- Ages: Entering Grades 9-12
- Camp Focus: Career Exploration, College Readiness, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Engineering, Game Design, Manufacturing, Robotics, STEM, Welding.
- Camp Cost: $400.00, Scholarships are available
- Contact: Jennifer Huston, jennifer.huston@saintpaul.edu
Minnesota State - Summer Camps
Summer Camps. Minnesota State offers a variety of academic and athletic summer camps for middle and high school students. With 54 campuses across the state, these opportunities provide fun, interactive and experiential learning experiences on a Minnesota State college or university campus.
Parks & Rec Commission Seeking Student Commissioners
The Parks and Recreation Commission is looking for 2 student commissioners to join the team for a one-year term! Help shape the future of our parks, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact on the community.
Position Details:
- Term Length: 1 year
- Non-voting member
- Meetings: 4th Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Must be a North St. Paul resident, ages 14-18
How to Apply:
- Complete the application form
- Submit a letter of recommendation
- Share an essay or video about why you want to join and what you love about North St. Paul.
Apply today or send this to someone who you think would be an amazing part of our team!
City of Maplewood looking for Student Parks Commissioners
City of Maplewood looking for high school student to help shape outdoor and recreational opportunities
As a student-member of Maplewood’s Parks and Recreation Commission, you’ll have a seat at the table in helping shape parks, open spaces and recreation opportunities to be more culturally relevant to your peers and our changing community. When open spaces and recreational opportunities are designed with the whole community in mind, health, safety, and economic vitality improve for everyone.
In 2025, we’ll begin the Hazelwood Park master plan to guide this space for the next generation. This is one of many exciting topics on which you can contribute.
You need no prior knowledge of our parks system or government generally. Staff will frame up discussions and provide the necessary background information to elicit quality student feedback.
Make Maplewood more socially just: apply to be a Student-member of the Parks and Recreation Commission: https://forms.office.com/g/bVAGnyFxRA
Contact Mrs Stanley if you have questions: bstanley@isd622.org
Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker
Salary
$18.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Location
City of Maplewood, MN
Job Type
Temporary/Seasonal
Job Number
202400415
Department Public Works Division Parks & Natural Resources
Opening Date 02/05/2025 Closing Date Continuous
Description
Work outdoors in Maplewood. Assists full-time park maintenance staff with the day-to-day operations of the Parks and Natural Resources Division. Performs general grounds maintenance duties in the areas of park maintenance including operating city vehicles and equipment.
Pay Range is $18-$20/hour.
Works under the general supervision of the Parks Manager and Parks Crew Chief. May also receive direction from full-time staff in the field.
SCHEDULE: Seasonal position starting in June (less than six months), Monday - Friday, 6:30am-2:30pm. May include some weekend hours.
BullD.O.G.S. in Healthcare
Drake Opportunities for Gaining Skills in Healthcare
In-Person at Drake University
Thursday-Saturday, July 10-12, 2025
University Of Minnesota Summer Camps
WHO: Students in grades K - 12
COST: Often FREE. Check each camp/program for details
DEADLINE: Varies
This non-profit organization hosts this camp each summer. This camp connects students with the opportunity to explore a wide variety of aviation careers through hands-on projects, tours, and flight experience. APPLY
WHO: Students who are entering 9th grade and beyond can apply
Scholarships Available
DEADLINE: April 1, 2024
Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV)
CAV Career Pathways Camp
2025 Camp Dates and Location
August 4–8, 2025
9 a.m.–3 p.m., daily
University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Applications for the 2025 CAV Career Pathways Camp will be available February 3, 2025, and are due by March 7, 2025.
Contact ctscamps@umn.edu for more information.
About the Camp
The CAV Career Pathways Camp is a one-week day camp for high school students interested in vehicles and the latest technology. Students learn about connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology and explore career opportunities in a cutting-edge industry that will help shape the future of transportation. Activities include:
- Hands-on opportunities with automated vehicles
- Field trips to organizations working on CAV technology
- Info sessions with practitioners in the field and University of Minnesota researchers
- Introduction to the wide variety of career opportunities related to CAVs
The camp is free to attend and lunch is provided. Space is limited to 20 students.
MN Trades Academy: Applications Open
A summer internship open to 16-21 year old’s
MN Trades Academy is a paid summer construction internship program for high school youth. In partnership with different Twin Cities workforce programs MN Trades Academy creates opportunities for Minnesota’s youth to explore, investigate, and learn about construction careers!
St. Paul Residents: Apply through Right Track, application open from February 1st - 28th, 2025.
Hennepin County Residents: Apply through Brooklynk, deadline: March 30, 2025.
2025 Nature Walk Summer Volunteer Program
the application is open for the 2025 Nature Walk Summer Volunteer Program at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. This volunteer opportunity is for young people entering 8th- 12th grade in the Fall 2025. Their primary role will be to learn and share knowledge of plants and animals at Como through a conservation lens. This is a great opportunity for young people who love wildlife and are building their public speaking skills. Please share the attached flyer with anyone in your network you see fit.
More information including the application process can be found here on our website: https://comozooconservatory.org/support-us/naturewalk/
