What are the responsibilities and job description for the AviTemp 2026 position at City of Avondale, AZ?
Job Description
The AviTEMP 2026 program is accepting applications starting on Monday, April 6, 2026, and closing Sunday, April 19, 2026, or until all placements are filled. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The AviTEMP 2026 program is set to run from June 1, 2026, to July 16, 2026. Participants will be contacted between April 20 and May 1, 2026.
Essential Functions
Avondale’s summer teen employment program, called “AviTEMP,” which stands for Teen Employment Mentorship Program, announces recruitment for summer 2026. This popular program has provided employment opportunities to over 300 young adults since it began in 2007.
The program offers young adults (ages 16-24) quality temporary summertime employment opportunities with 7 weeks of paid, part-time work within local city government. To better understand potential placements, please click on the link below to review all departments within the City of Avondale. It is not guaranteed that all departments will be participating.
Descriptions of Departments Participating in the AviTemp 2026 Program
Minimum Qualifications
The eligibility requirements to participate in AviTEMP include the following:
AviTEMP is a temporary program funded through federal funding sources, which requires specific documentation to qualify for the program. For this program, the City of Avondale will serve all persons on a first-qualified, first-served basis; regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability.
If you have questions regarding the AviTEMP program or eligibility to apply, contact the City of Avondale Neighborhood & Family Services Youth and Community Engagement Coordinator, Mariela Gonzalez, at (623) 333-2719 or magonzalez@avondaleaz.gov.
If you experience technical difficulties applying online, contact Government Jobs Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
No benefits are associated with this temporary position with the exception of Arizona State Retirement after meeting 20/20 rule.
01
Are you currently a resident of the City of Avondale, AZ? (This is a requirement of the AviTEMP 2026 program, and proof of residency will be required.)
Have you previously participated in the Avondale Teen Employment and Mentorship Program (AviTEMP) or Next STEP? (Only first-time applicants to the program will be eligible.)
Will you be between the ages of 16 and 24 years old during the dates of June 1, 2026 through July 16, 2026? (This is a requirement of the AviTEMP 2026 program and proof of age eligibility will be required.)
Please describe any prior volunteer experience you have, including the city and department where you served. Be sure to include experience with any other municipality or local government agency. If you do not have any prior volunteer experience, please enter N/A.
05
Do you have an interest in being placed with the Avondale Police Department? (Placement is not guaranteed.)
Are you 18 years old, or older? (Participants 18 years and older will be required to complete a background check.)
Have you uploaded the following documents? 1) Photo ID 2) Social security card 3) Copy of a water/power bill (This is a requirement of the AviTEMP 2026 program.)
What is your household income?
09
Including yourself, how many people live in your household?
10
Are you Bilingual? if yes, please list all languages you are fluent in.
11
Do you currently participate in any of the following assistance programs? Please select all that apply
If applicable, please list the name of the school you are currently attending along with your academic grade ( i.e. Freshman, Sophomore, etc.).
13
We will be providing all participating students with a polo. What is your shirt size?
The AviTEMP 2026 program is accepting applications starting on Monday, April 6, 2026, and closing Sunday, April 19, 2026, or until all placements are filled. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The AviTEMP 2026 program is set to run from June 1, 2026, to July 16, 2026. Participants will be contacted between April 20 and May 1, 2026.
Essential Functions
Avondale’s summer teen employment program, called “AviTEMP,” which stands for Teen Employment Mentorship Program, announces recruitment for summer 2026. This popular program has provided employment opportunities to over 300 young adults since it began in 2007.
The program offers young adults (ages 16-24) quality temporary summertime employment opportunities with 7 weeks of paid, part-time work within local city government. To better understand potential placements, please click on the link below to review all departments within the City of Avondale. It is not guaranteed that all departments will be participating.
Descriptions of Departments Participating in the AviTemp 2026 Program
Minimum Qualifications
The eligibility requirements to participate in AviTEMP include the following:
- Be between the ages of 16 and 24 years old during the program dates of June 1, 2026 to July 16, 2026
- Be a current City of Avondale resident
- Proof of residency and age is required at the time of application
- Participants 18 years and older will be required to complete a background check
AviTEMP is a temporary program funded through federal funding sources, which requires specific documentation to qualify for the program. For this program, the City of Avondale will serve all persons on a first-qualified, first-served basis; regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability.
If you have questions regarding the AviTEMP program or eligibility to apply, contact the City of Avondale Neighborhood & Family Services Youth and Community Engagement Coordinator, Mariela Gonzalez, at (623) 333-2719 or magonzalez@avondaleaz.gov.
If you experience technical difficulties applying online, contact Government Jobs Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
No benefits are associated with this temporary position with the exception of Arizona State Retirement after meeting 20/20 rule.
01
Are you currently a resident of the City of Avondale, AZ? (This is a requirement of the AviTEMP 2026 program, and proof of residency will be required.)
- Yes
- No
Have you previously participated in the Avondale Teen Employment and Mentorship Program (AviTEMP) or Next STEP? (Only first-time applicants to the program will be eligible.)
- Yes
- No
Will you be between the ages of 16 and 24 years old during the dates of June 1, 2026 through July 16, 2026? (This is a requirement of the AviTEMP 2026 program and proof of age eligibility will be required.)
- Yes
- No
Please describe any prior volunteer experience you have, including the city and department where you served. Be sure to include experience with any other municipality or local government agency. If you do not have any prior volunteer experience, please enter N/A.
05
Do you have an interest in being placed with the Avondale Police Department? (Placement is not guaranteed.)
- Yes
- No
Are you 18 years old, or older? (Participants 18 years and older will be required to complete a background check.)
- Yes
- No
Have you uploaded the following documents? 1) Photo ID 2) Social security card 3) Copy of a water/power bill (This is a requirement of the AviTEMP 2026 program.)
- Yes
- No
What is your household income?
09
Including yourself, how many people live in your household?
10
Are you Bilingual? if yes, please list all languages you are fluent in.
11
Do you currently participate in any of the following assistance programs? Please select all that apply
- TANF
- Free Lunch
- Reduced Lunch
- Not Applicable
If applicable, please list the name of the school you are currently attending along with your academic grade ( i.e. Freshman, Sophomore, etc.).
13
We will be providing all participating students with a polo. What is your shirt size?
- X-Small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- X-Large
- XX-Large
- XXX-Large
- Required Question