Description
Civic Fellowship Program
(Program is from June 22, 2026 – August 14, 2026)
LOGISTICS & INVENTORY SYSTEMS FELLOW
WJUSD Business Services – Transportation
$20.00 - $25.00 / hour dependent on experience
APPLICATION CLOSES ON APRIL 10, 2026
CIVIC FELLOW PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The City of Woodland has established a paid summer fellow program for individuals early in their career seeking public service experience. This program invests in our local workforce and fosters a passion for careers in the public sector. During the eight (8)-week program, fellows will work on specified projects and participate in program-wide activities.
For more information, visit cityofwoodland.gov/1429/Civic-Fellowship-Program.
WOODLAND JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT HOST SITE
Woodland Joint Unified School District (WJUSD) is partnering with the City of Woodland to host two fellows as part of this year’s Civic Fellowship Program. The fellows will work on-site at WJUSD Business Services Office and receive day-to-day guidance and supervision from WJUSD staff while remaining part of the fellowship cohort and participating in program-wide activities.
This posting is for the Logistics & Inventory Systems Fellow within the Transportation Department in Business Services at WJUSD.
Typical work hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday; and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, up to 40 hours per week.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Woodland Joint Unified School District (WJUSD) Service Center is seeking a motivated Civic Fellow to support inventory organization and management of parts and materials essential to district operations. This role provides hands-on experience in warehouse operations, inventory systems, and process improvement within a public education environment.
The Fellow will assess current storage and inventory practices and help implement a more efficient, organized system. Responsibilities may include developing labeling structures, organizing storage areas, establishing inventory tracking procedures, and improving material accessibility for staff. In collaboration with Service Center personnel, the Fellow will identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, organization, and accountability.
This fellowship offers practical experience in warehouse logistics, operational system design, and cross-functional collaboration, while building skills in organization, problem-solving, and process improvement within a public sector setting.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general directions from the designated WCC host-site employee.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated individual interested in operations, logistics, engineering, business, or public service. The Civic Fellow should be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, and willing to take initiative to improve organization and efficiency.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, a willingness to learn new systems, and the ability to think critically about processes. Interest in organization, data tracking, or hands-on operational work such as inventory or warehouse systems is desirable. Experience with spreadsheets or data entry is helpful but not required.
Additionally, the ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and reliability. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys solving practical challenges and contributing to systems that help organizations run effectively.
THE POSITION OBJECTIVES/GOALS
The goals of the position are to:
1. Accurately assess and document current inventory of parts and materials within the WJUSD Service Center, including storage locations, item categories, and current organizational practices.
2. Review existing storage systems to identify inefficiencies, inconsistencies, or gaps, and coordinate with Service Center, Maintenance, and Transportation staff to improve organization.
3. Develop and implement a standardized organizational structure for parts and materials, including clear storage locations, labeling practices, and logical grouping of inventory.
4. Improve inventory accessibility and efficiency by helping establish procedures that allow staff to quickly locate, store, and track commonly used materials.
5. Create simple documentation and reference materials to support consistent inventory organization practices, including basic procedures for storing and locating materials.
6. Develop a working understanding of school district operational support systems, including how the Service Center supports Maintenance, Facilities, and Transportation functions.
7. Contribute to continuous process improvement by identifying opportunities to improve inventory organization, storage workflows, and material tracking practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of high school
- Local Woodland knowledge preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Valid California driver license (if driving is an essential duty)
SALARY RANGE
$20.00 - $25.00 / hour dependent on experience.
APPLICATION
Apply with a City of Woodland employment application by visiting:
www.cityofwoodland.gov/employment
or
Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695
Recruitment closes at 5:00 PM on Friday, April 10, 2026. Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted instead of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted.
Review Process: Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best-qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof.
If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven (7) days before the event.
Panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026
at the Woodland Community & Senior Center.
The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer