Need a summer job? Want an internship?
Need volunteers hours?
Looking for a full time job post-graduation?
RESOURCES
Descriptions of what approved community partners are looking for:
Jobs
Pacific Rim Mechanical (18+) We hire high school students once they graduate who want to go into the mechanical construction trades for a career. Welding, plumbing, hvac, sheetmetal, pipefitting, insulation. We train them and pay for trade school.
The Wave Waterpark (16+) Hiring for all departments for The Wave Waterpark. This includes lifeguards, food and beverage, park services, and guest services. We're offering a fun season summer job in an outdoor environment! Aramark Food and Beverage at Legoland (16+)
Food and Beverage positions available for students who are 16 years old or older at LEGOLAND CA Resort with Aramark.
Chik-Fil-A Quarry Creek (17+) Working at Chick-fil-A is more than just a job, it is a stepping stone to a future in the world of business. Beyond that working at Chick-fil-A is a chance to serve and make a difference in the lives our guests, in our community, and with our fellow team members.
City of Carlsbad - Parks and Rec (15+) Work at kid summer camps at the Pine Avenue Community Center
City of Carlsbad - Fire Department (15+)
Our agency has Volunteer explorers and entry level positions for Emergency Medical Technician and Lifeguard
Handel’s Ice Cream - Carlsbad Village (16+) Handel's hires friendly and positive individuals with a drive to provide excellent products and customer service.
Ecke YMCA (16+) We are looking to hire for our gymnastics, aquatics & camp departments, both for summer roles and ongoing opportunities. All positions include paid training, including aquatics positions that provide paid certification training for lifeguard and swim instructor roles.
LEGOLAND (16+) Our primary opening to highlight: Resort Operations Model Citizen encompasses a little bit of everything: Admissions, Rides, Retail, etc.! This allows for the hires to have the ability to develop multiple job skills! This position is great for people with school schedules- apply to be further reviewed!
Internships Check back for new opportunities
Volunteering
Casa de Amistad (14+)
Make a positive difference in your community! As a volunteer, you would be paired with a student or students in kindergarten through 12th grade, depending on which students currently need tutors and your preferred grade range. You'll work with the same student or students each week on homework and enrichment activities. Tutoring sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:30 - 5:45pm and 6:00 - 7:15pm in Solana Beach, or Mondays at 4:30 - 5:45pm in Carlsbad.
City of Carlsbad- Library Services (14+)
Carlsbad City Library is recruiting teen volunteers to assist us with our annual summer reading program. Teens will help with special programs and take reading reports from younger children to encourage reading throughout the summer.
City of Carlsbad - Fire Department (15+)
Our agency has Volunteer explorers and entry level positions for Emergency Medical Technician and Lifeguard
City of Carlsbad - Police Department (14+) Carlsbad Police Department Explorer Program which gives youth the following opportunity:
Educational
CEF offers a variety of WASC-accredited courses for advancement credit, including Summer PE.
Earn college credit at MiraCosta for FREE! Why wait when you can start to earn college credits now!? Current high school students do not pay enrollment fees and have several options available to earn college credits through MiraCosta. The process of applying to MiraCosta is the same for all three categories of high school to college credit but the form and additional steps vary.
Palomar College - Water Technology (16+) Join the Water Technology program to pursue a lifelong career helping serve your community. We have internships for students in the program. Summer Springboard was founded to give college-bound teens a supportive environment where they can explore their personal and academic passions. Our innovative pre-college summer programs, offered at some of the nation’s leading colleges and universities, combines the benefits of an academically challenging summer experience with tools and frameworks for personal leadership development and self-discovery.
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Do you want to be an approved community partner?
Can you offer our students one or more of the following opportunities?
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Join our exclusive group of partners at our next onsite fair in March 2026.