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Youth Workforce Development

Landscape & Learning

Youth Workforce Development

Landscape & Learning

Landscape & Learning (L&L) is a paid work experience program with a focus to prepare youth ages 14-17 within the City of Sacramento city limits to ensure these young people have access to adequate positive opportunities, as well as to develop a ready and capable workforce within the stated region. Crews work directly in community parks and green spaces weeding, pruning, and providing general park maintenance and clean up. All young people hired to participate in this program receive specialized training and earn $16.50 an hour.

Fall recruitment opens July 2, 2025

Apply for L&L

L&L Crew Leader

The 2025 Fall Landscape & Learning (L&L) Youth Workforce Development program CREW LEADER recruitment is open through Wednesday, August 27, 2025! The L&L program is a youth workforce development program operated by the City of Sacramento Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE). The focus of this program is to prepare youth ages 14-17 within the City of Sacramento limits to ensure these young people have access to adequate positive opportunities, as well as to develop a ready and capable workforce with the stated region.

Crew Leaders are hired to support, mentor, and supervise crews at the various park locations throughout the city. A combination of mobile and stationary crews are created to provide support to the park maintenance needs of the department. Crew Leaders are hired to work up to eight hours per day, Saturday and Sunday during the fall season. They are issued city vehicles providing transportation of equipment and staff to sites daily. Typical duties include general weeding, trimming, leaf removal, and trash removal in various parks throughout the city along with facilitation of a variety of youth development and skill-building activities/trainings.

Salary: $21.83 per hour
Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm (includes ½ hour unpaid lunch)
Dates: October 11, 2025 – December 14, 2025
Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 11:59 pm. No exception will be made for late applications.

For additional information please email landscapeandlearning@cityofsacramento.org

View the L&L Crew Leader Flyer

L&L Youth Aide

The 2025 Fall Landscape & Learning (L&L) Youth Workforce Development program YOUTH AIDE recruitment will be OPEN on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Online applications can be submitted though Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 11:59pm for the upcoming season.

The L&L program is a workforce development program operated by the City of Sacramento Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE). The focus of this program is to prepare youth ages 14-17 within the City of Sacramento limits to ensure these young people have access to adequate positive opportunities, as well as to develop a ready and capable workforce with the stated region. Youth Aides work outdoors in city parks with crews that include an adult supervisor to provide park maintenance citywide.

Typical duties include general weeding, trimming, leaf removal, and trash removal in various parks throughout the city.

Salary: $16.50 per hour
Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 am – 2:30 pm (includes ½ hour unpaid lunch)
Dates: October 11, 2025 – December 14, 2025
Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 11:59 pm. No exception made for late applications.

For additional information please email landscapeandlearning@cityofsacramento.org

View the L&L Youth Aide Flyer

Employment information

How do I apply?
Applications are online ONLY using the link above and accepted only during the recruitment period.

What happens after I submit my application?
Selected applicants are emailed an invitation to attend an in-person interview.

What happens after I attend the interview?
Applicants will receive notification if they are being offered a position.

What happens after I am offered a position?
Applicant will be given information regarding the items they will need to complete to be hired, how to get their work permit and when to attend their hiring appointments.

What will I learn while working at L&L?
L&L is a paid work experience program where you will learn general park maintenance clean up and fundamental work skills. Together these two areas foster your personal and professional development.

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For additional information or questions, please contact:
Email: landscapeandlearning@cityofsacramento.org

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