ENTERTAINMENT WORK PERMITS

See WHS Attendance Office for processing/approval of Entertainment Work Permits.

California State Labor Laws require work permits for all students <18 years of age

https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/dlse-cl.htm 

Permit must be renewed yearly; valid for current school year only

A separate permit is required for each business employing the student (i.e., Student can have 2 separate jobs @2 different businesses.) 

Work Permit Procedure

1)    Students must have a job before requesting the permit.

2)    Download the blank work permit request above. Blank permits are also available at Counseling, Attendance, Front Receptionist, Student Store, and the CCC.

3)    Email (PDF scan) the completed form to Mrs. Mertel at rmertel@conejousd.org   (Recommend using Notes/ Scan app on Smartphones)

4) Make sure the application is complete with Business Address/Signature, Parent Home Address/Signature, Social Security Number, etc.  The home address MUST be the same address listed in Q or an address change will be required with copies of (2) separate utility bills (water, electricity, gas, wastewater) provided with the email.

5)    Work permits may be picked up during Nutrition or Lunch at the College & Career Center within 1-2 business days.  Students must be present to sign the permit & receive their copy.

Updated 2023 - Some posted jobs may be filled or unavailable, however, students are encouraged to inquire and check similar establishments for employment. 

o   Kumon Centers of Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Agoura (paid) - see applications below

o   Many Mansions (volunteer) - see application below

o   Mathnasium (paid) - see application below

o   Thousand Oaks Library (volunteer):  The Library is looking for teens for a variety of different programs. Contact Judi Bumstead at jbumstead@tolibrary.org

o   Westlake High School Peer Tutor List (paid) - see application below

The Peer Tutor List is composed of students that wish to tutor their peers (or middle/elementary students) in specific subject areas.  Students may charge customers for a nominal fee of $18/hour for these services.  The College & Career Center has the list available via email request for CVUSD-only students.  The list is not publicly posted (for confidentiality reasons) but is distributed to Westlake Staff and the middle school counselors.  The application is available on the College & Career website below.  Student applications must be approved by the parent & the corresponding teacher for the subject matter.  

Local School tutoring opportunities at local elementary schools:  

• • Contact elementary schools to see if they have need for tutors

 Job Opportunities in Thousand Oaks (paid):  There are many signs posting jobs available at many retail & food-service businesses:  Old Navy, Starbucks, Home Goods, CVS, etc.  Take advantage of this opportunity to earn money for college & other expenses.  Blank work permits can be found on the CCC website or stop by the school (College & Career, Student Store, Attendance, Counseling) for forms.

o   Retail Stores

• • Target

  • Tilly's

o   Restaurants

• Baja Fresh (paid) - see application below

• In-n-Out Burger - Westlake Village (paid) - see flyer below

The minimum age to apply is 15-1/2 years old and we are hiring for all shifts! Our starting wage is $18/hour. All interested students can apply directly on our careers website 

• Social Monk Restaurant hiring (paid):We are looking for cashiers, line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers. I will include job description as well as pay for each position. This would be for the Social Monk at Westlake Village. To apply students can email me their resume at egarduno@thecheesecakefactory.com or text as well as call at 818-871 5813. Cashiers have to be 18 and over to apply where line cook, prep cook and dishwasher can be 17 or over.

• Chick-fil-A (paid):  In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the future of the hospitality and food service industry looked simply bleek. However, you can't have a rainbow without a little rain! Spring is considered to be the season of new beginnings, and that is exactly what Chick-fil-A Westlake Village has to offer. Although our excellent customer service and smiles have to remain socially distanced for now, we continue to grow within our community and wish to refresh our team with some new, friendly faces. Students can apply online at pleaseapplyonline.com/cfawestlakevillage or contact us at westlakevillage.cfa@gmail.com. 

The hospitality and food-service industry recognizes the immense amount of struggles and changes your students have had to handle throughout this past year, and we want to celebrate that by helping them blossom into the best employee they wish to be. Chick-fil-A Westlake Village is simply buzzing with open positions in areas such as Customer Service, Culinary and Leadership.  We are currently hiring for a Kitchen & Food Prep Team Member position.  We hope your students will seize the day and get excited about the multiple benefits that accompany employment with us at Chick-fil-A: 

Access to scholarships at $2,500 per year

Sundays off

Flexible Scheduling

Leadership Development

Food Discounts on Breaks

Sick Pay

Positive Work Environment

• Hot Dog on a Stick (paid):  The location at The Oaks Mall is looking for students to join their work team.  Apply at HotDogOnAStickJOBS.com   

•  Brent’s Deli (paid): Brent’s Deli is a well-established family owned and operated Delicatessen and Restaurant located in Northridge and Westlake Village. We are looking for experienced, friendly, customer service orientated cashiers for our Westlake location. This is primarily a part time position with both weekend and holiday requirements. Position pay starts at $13.25 per hour.  Apply in person at: 2799 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361, Mon-Fri 2pm-5pm; or email resumes@brentsdeli.com

o   Markets

• • Ralphs Supermarket (paid):  Apply at jobs.ralphs.com & mark the location at 5727 Kanan in Agoura.  Students can work up to 20 hours/week at minimum wage

  • Smart & Final (paid):  Hiring students for jobs at Newbury Park (2100 Newbury Road) & Westlake Village (5770 Lindero Canyon Rd.) for ages 16 & over.  See store manager to apply.

  • Farmer’s Market in Westlake Village (paid):  Les Delices Dufour (bakery) is looking for a mature committed student (min. age 17 years) to help at the Sunday Farmer’s Market at 2797 Agoura Road, from 7:00am-2:30pm.  Job requires assisting with set up, unloading truck, selling baked goods, stocking, & clean up.  Send resume to info@lesdelicesdufour.com 

  • Farmers' Market Site Crew Needed (paid):

Part-time person needed to assist with the Thousand Oaks Farmers' Market on Thursday afternoons from 3pm - 7:30pm. Duties include: prepare and clean-up parking lot for market area, setting out parking barricades, trash cans, monitoring bathrooms, handling signage, assisting farmers with set-up and sales and providing customer service to the public. This is an interesting, outdoor job for enthusiastic people who like to work with the public and are interested in food and agriculture. For more information or to schedule interview contact: Karen Schott, Operations Manager, Ventura County Certified Farmers' Market Association, P.O. Box 1050, Fillmore CA 93016, (805) 774-8621 - Cell Phone.  Resumes and/or applications can be sent to info@vccfm.org

o   Movie Theatres

• Cinepolis Theatres (paid):  Looking for Cast Members to join our team! As a Cast Member they would  be working in the following departments: Line Cooks, Box Office, Barista, Concessions, Usher, Servers, Runners [18+ requirement], and Cleaning Crew.  We have seasonal / regular positions and many incentives: Employee of the month, 2 complimentary tickets a month, movie posters, Employee screenings, and employee events.  If you would like to further discuss, feel free to call:  Lauren Lopez | Human Resources Generalist, Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas – Westlake Village Office: 805-413-8821

o   Dry Cleaners

• Majesty Cleaners (paid):  Looking for student to help with customer service, receive items, & handle payment transactions.  Hours are flexible M-F after school and Sat/Sun.  Contact Scott or Carlie at 818-991-4920

• Noah’s Cleaners (paid):  Looking to hire a trustworthy & reliable junior/senior student to help at service counter on Fridays (1-6pm) & Saturdays (8-4).  Please call Phyllis at 805-373-5836 between 8am-2pm or stop by the store at 3275 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

o   General

• Conejo TV (paid)

Looking for student interns to help with ConejoTV.  No experience needed, just a willingness to learn. Contact Terry McCallum, Executive Director ConejoTV, Tmccallum@conejoschools.org

• Eckharts Trailer Hitch & Welding (paid) - see flyer for details

YMCA/CVUSD Afterschool Enrichment Program (paid):

This is a scholarship program promoting academic & enrichment achievement for children entering kindergarten through 5th grade.

Details:

Dates: April 25-June 8

Time: 2:30-5:30pm daily (early dismissal day will start earlier)

Locations: Walnut, Maple, Madrona, Ladera, Acacia

Pay: $20/hour + one hour of paid planning per day

Curriculum: Math/ELA, Physical Fitness, SEL, Community time, etc.  All curriculum is provided, but the staff will have the opportunity to be creative if they would like.

Contact: Megan Glynn at MGlynn@sevymca.org

www.sevymca.org/findmygenius

 o   Boys & Girls Clubs

•  Boys & Girls Club at Lindero Canyon (volunteer):  Looking for students to work after school with students:  tutoring, mentoring, supervising activities.  Please contact Jonathan Quintana at 818-735-9518 or jquintana@bgcconejo.org

• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Conejo Valley (volunteer):

Our programs would not be possible without help from our incredible volunteers! 

Members from all over our community come together to create amazing programs and services that benefit the kids in our community by providing safe and reliable spaces filled with thoughtful and caring mentors passionate about our mission. 

Together, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley and our volunteers enhance the lives of young people and their families by providing a positive environment that cultivates academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character, and citizenship! 

Our opportunities include both ongoing mentorship roles and short-term event volunteering. 

Learn more about what it takes to make a difference in the lives of children! 

Click the link to learn more: https://www.bgcconejo.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Volunteers must sign up & attend an Orientation before they can volunteer at the Club.

o   YMCA & Local Park Districts

• Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District (paid) – Need Recreation Aides & Counselors part-time (age 16 & older) for After School Clubs in Oak Park.  Call 818-597-1322 for more information.  Applications are available at rsrpd.org.  Also looking for swim instructors & lifeguards with pay starting at $12.85/hr.!!

• Conejo Valley YMCA (paid) & Yarrow Family YMCA (paid): 

We are currently looking for a variety of positions that range from Afterschool Teachers Aide (helps students with homework, planned activities, outside recreation and enrichment opportunities), we are looking for lifeguards and swim instructors, fitness attendants (working on the gym floor helping with disinfecting and working with members), membership desk, kidszone attendant (works with infants to school age children while their families are working out at the gym). Here is the link where students will be able to browse through the current open positions. https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=B30842E89C920FE789AC192E871E994E 

We will also be hiring soon for our summer camps as well, if you would like to be a camp counselor. 

• City of Calabasas Swim Center (paid):  Looking for lifeguards for both spring & summer positions.  Students must be 16 years of age. Aquatic backgrounds, good customer service.  Go to http://www.cityofcalabasas.com/jobs.html 

Also offering American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes. Register at https://www.cityofcalabasas.com/recreation.html 

• California Dept. of Parks & Recreation (paid):  Check http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=847

A variety of season & part-time jobs are available with the State Park system including: Park Aide, Senior Park Aide, Maintenance Aide, Senior Maintenance Aide, Lifeguard I (Seasonal), Lifeguard II (Seasonal), Grover Hot Springs Lifeguard Position, Seasonal Clerk, Student Assistant/Graduate Student Assistant, Guide Trainee, Archaeological Aide

o   Local Camps

• Lindero Country Club (paid): Looking for Summer Golf Camp Counselors at $11/hr. to teach kids golf.  Call Cynthia Navis at 805-714-3594

• Camp Keystone Summer Camps & Team Play Events (paid):  

  • • Application for Team Play is on CCC website.  Jobs include: Attraction Attendant, Food Attendant, Hostess, Event manager, Games Coordinator, Lifeguards, etc.  To apply, please email completed application to staffing@teamplayevents.com with the subject line “On-Call Event Staff-Team Play Events”.  For more information, call 818-889-3336

    • Camp Keystone hiring counselors for the summer 2022: Click on this LINK to apply

• Camp Summertime (paid)

·  Positions: Now interviewing for Senior Counselors (paid positions).

·  Earn $16 per hour

·  Lead camper groups in fun activities such as team sports, swimming, go carts, zip line, rock wall, boating and fishing to name a few. Make a positive difference to campers ages 4-14.

·  Camp Bus is available for staff working at Camp Summertime location

·  Locations: Cal Lutheran University/Thousand Oaks and Calamigos Ranch/Agoura Hills

·  Camp Dates: June 12 – August 11, 2023. (flexible scheduling is available)

·   Camp Websites www.campsummertime.com or www.campturtlerock.com  

·  Camp Video: https://campsummertime.com/camp-video

·  Apply here: Click here to complete online application  or Call 805-375-2267

 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Position: Summer Day Camp Internship / Assistant Leader. Assistant Leader applicants should be entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade next

school year. These students will gain valuable experience working with campers at an amazing 120 acre facility at Calamigos Ranch in the Agoura

Hills/Malibu Area.  We provide training and daily transportation to and from camp from Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village areas.

Our past Assistant Leaders have told us that this experience has helped them greatly when they applied to college universities. Each Assistant Leader will be placed with 1 or 2 Sr. Counselors to help supervise and assist the camper groups.  Assistant Leaders will participate with the campers in activities such as team sports, swimming, go carts, zip line, rock wall, boating and fishing to name a few. Our counselors help the campers develop life skills, build confidence and self esteem, as well as make great friendships that last a lifetime. There is a limited number of spots available each summer. Apply today as our interviews are set to begin soon!

Camp Dates: June 12 – August 11, 2023. (flexible scheduling is available)

Apply here:  < Click here

to complete online application

  o Little Angels Project (volunteer):  Looking for Junior Volunteers, 16 years or older, to foster rescued cats, kittens, dogs, & puppies at the Adoption Center.  Volunteers will be trained to assist in a variety of areas: helping keep animal enclosures & the community rooms clean, helping socialize & photograph the animals, walking dogs, etc.  Please contact the Adoption Manager, Sarah Fitzgerald, at Sarah@littleangelsproject.org

o   Discovery Center for Science & Technology (volunteer) – 

• • Calling all teens (grades 9-12) who enjoy helping younger kids, need community service credit, want to meet teens from other schools and want to be part of a real team! The Discovery Center Teens (aka DCTeens) is a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) leadership and service club for teenagers wanting to make a difference in their community by supporting the work of The Discovery Center for Science and Technology.

  • Monthly meetings are usually held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (September thru May).  To RSVP and/or get more information, email info@discoverycntr.org or call 818-879-2021

  • Check this link for more opportunities:  http://discoverycntr.org/volunteer/ 

o   Assisteens (volunteer):  Assisteens is an auxiliary of Assistance League® of Conejo Valley A chapter of National Assistance League®   Our organization supports philanthropic programs and activities.  

We accept applications from 7th-12th grade.  Each member is required to complete 20 community service hours per year.  We meet once a month from September to May.   Assisteens supports the programs that the Assistance League funds as well as a few of its own philanthropic efforts such as Shelter Hope Pet Shop and The Samaritan Center and the Cancer Care Community.  We also participate in several fundraising activities.  Contact Marilyn Adam, Assisteens Coordinator, at marilynaadam@gmail.com or for more information go to https://www.alconejovalley.org/assisteens-.html  

o   Ballet for All Kids (volunteer) - see flyer below

o   Cancer Support Community (volunteer) – The Cancer Support Community of the Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara are looking for volunteers in a wide array of positions.  For complete list of positions & to sign up, please go to https://www.cancersupportvvsb.org/how-you-can-help/

o   Food Share in Oxnard (volunteer) – Looking for volunteers to help sort food/produce, drivers to help collection/distribution; contact Meg or Christina at 805-983-7100 for more information.

o   Friends of the Westlake Village Library Book Nook Bookstore (volunteer):  Looking for student volunteers to help bookstore duties.  Contact Tracey Ross at 805-328-3235

o   Los Robles Hospital (volunteer):  Students must be 16 years of age or older to apply.  There is a waiting list for positions, however, students are encouraged to apply as soon as they are 16.  There is a good chance that they will be awarded a position within a year.  https://losrobleshospital.com/community/volunteer-activities.dot

o   Oakhurst Hospice volunteer opportunity (Volunteer) – contact Kellie Lyons at 805-497-3118 or klyons@oakhursthospice.com. Potential positions include back office admin as well as patient care/interface

o   Operation Gratitude (volunteer) - Many volunteer opportunities are available to help our military personnel with care packages, letters, etc.  Opportunities to assemble care packages are scheduled.  Check http://www.operationgratitude.com to sign up & find other opportunities to help.  

o   Sunrise Senior Living Community (volunteer):   Looking for volunteers to assist at a Sunrise of Westlake Village.  Please contact Tricia at 805-557-1100 for more details

o    Westlake Village Library/Agoura Hills Library Teen Advisory Board (volunteer):  Students meet once a month to discuss & implement programs to help the community.  New volunteers are welcome to attend any meeting.  Contact Librarians at the respective libraries if you want more information:  Westlake Village Library-Katherine Schwartz or Agoura Hills Library-Katie McGaha.  Meetings are 10-11:00am

o    Westminster Free Clinic Teen Healthcare Internship (volunteer):  Student internships last 2-years & require volunteering 5-6 hours on a clinic night every other week for 12-months of the year.  10th graders fluent in a second language (esp. Spanish) are encouraged to apply in January.  For more information, check http://westminsterclinic.org/home/volunteers/teen-healthcare-internship-application/

• Ventura County Medical Explorers Post 911 - The intent of Medical Explorers program is to educate and involve youth in healthcare careers and operations, to interest them in possible healthcare careers, and to build mutual understanding. Applications open 2023 May 13-27

• Ventura County Sheriff's Office Explorer Program - see flyer below

• California Highway Patrol, Explorer Post 580 - see flyer below

• LA County Fire Dept. Explorers Program - The Los Angeles County Fire Department Explorer Program is designed for young adults from 15 to 21 years of age who are interested in learning about a career in the Fire Service. The program is a joint venture with Learning for Life. In addition to learning about the Fire Service, the Explorer program’s main goal is to provide the young adult with a sense of responsibility to their neighborhood through on-going community related activities.  Applications can be found at the bottom of this page.  https://www.fire.lacounty.gov/explorer/

• Ventura County Fire Dept. Explorers Program 

The Ventura County Fire Explorer Program is designed for youth, 14 - 20 years of age, who are interested in learning about a career in the fire service. This fun, hands-on program provides participants with opportunities to increase their self-confidence and develop leadership skills through community-related activities. The Fire Explorer Program is a joint effort with the Learning for Life Fire Exploring and County of Ventura Office of Education Career Pathway programs. It is conducted on a semester basis in coordination with local school district calendars.  https://vcfd.org/explorer-program

• Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program:  Check GoCivilAirPatrol.com

• • Electrical Apprenticeships:  

The VCJATC Electrical Apprenticeship program consists of 5 years of classroom related instruction & 8000 hours of on-the-job training.  Apprentices are employed workers & “Earn while they learn”.  They work under the supervision of a qualified craftsman who teaches the apprenticeship the trade on the jobsite.  The electrical construction industry is facing a shortage of workers & the demand for qualified workers is expected to increase over the next 10-20 years.  For more information, visit the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 952 at www.ibewlu952.org

• • Carpenter Apprenticeships:

The Southwest Carpenters and Affiliated Trades Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (SWCAT) offers aaprecticeship opportunities with fourteen construction trades in six Southwest States (including AZ, CO, NV, NM, SoCal, UT).  SWCAT accepts applications for apprenticeship year-round.  Apprenticeship is an earn while you learn employment modelthat provideswages, benefits, & pension to its members.  The trades available include: Carpenter, Drywall/Lather/Finisher, Acoustical Installer, Cabinet maker, Insulator, Floor Worker, Millwright, Modular Furnishing Installer, Pile Driver, Plasterer, Scaffold Erector, Terrazzo Finisher, Terrazzo Installer.  Visit www.swctf.org for more information.

• • American Supply Association (ASA)  - www.ASA.net/careers

The American Supply Association is the national industry trade association representing distributors and their manufacturers and manufacturer representative agencies serving the PHCP & PVF channel.   Over 33 million people are building careers in industrial distribution. Over 200,000 people are building great careers in the plumbing, heating, cooling, piping & industrial/mechanical pipe, valves and fittings industry. From well-recognized corporate giants to local, leading independent family-owned firms, great career opportunities are available at ASA member companies across the nation. Build a career where you want to live. If your career interests are in marketing, sales, finance, warehouse operations, transportation, HR, accounting or any other desired career path, ASA’s more than 600 member companies, with 4,000 locations throughout the U.S., offer you the opportunity to build an exciting career.