Jefferson Parish Student Worker

Jefferson Parish is seeking a student worker to assist with public outreach and educational programs by performing in a costume as the Parish's resilience mascot, Miss Marsha the Brown Pelican. The purpose of Miss Marsha is to educate citizens about the natural hazards in Jefferson Parish and ways to be prepared for them. This position will participate in community outreach events dressed in the Miss Marsha pelican costume. Care for costume by cleaning head, separating pieces, brushing fur, etc. Distribute flyers and informational brochures at community events. Pose for pictures as mascot with citizens at community events.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination: Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age and currently enrolled as a student in college or high school; plus, must be willing to interact with people of all ages in the public as a costumed mascot. *NOTE: Applicants under the age of eighteen (18) must obtain an employment certificate (aka a work permit) prior to the start of work, once an offer of hire is extended.

Kind of Examination: (ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL) NON-COMPETITITIVE: All persons meeting the stated requirements on this announcement will be issued an Employment Eligibility letter for Student Worker (Costumed Mascot - Ecosystems & Coastal Management) and have their name forwarded to the appointing authority when vacancies arise. Posting No: 1007C-02R Date: 01/12/24 Re-opened: 11/15/24

Applications may be filed online at http://www.jeffparish.net/departments/personnel OR either of the office addresses below:

Application Offices

East Jefferson: Room 206, 12221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123

West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053

Jefferson Parish Civil Service Benefits:

Vacation (Annual Leave): Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked. Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.

Sick Leave: Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked. Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.

Holidays: Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.

Life Insurance: All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary. Extra insurance may be purchased.

Medical Insurance: An HMO medical insurance plan is available for employees and their dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of the premiums for dependents. A Flexible Benefits Plan Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.

Retirement: Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' Retirement System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with 10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.

Tenure Payment: Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year. Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.

Deferred Compensation Plan (457b plan): Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings. Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-877-677-3678.

Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc. may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are REQUIRED to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

Are you currently enrolled as a student in college or high school? Yes or No

Are you willing to interact with people of all ages in the public as a costumed mascot? Yes or No

Please be advised, applicants under the age of eighteen (18) must obtain an employment certificate (aka a work permit) prior to the start of work, once an offer of hire is extended. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

* Required Question