Resilience Corps at SJPL
The Resilience Corps is a paid job training program for young adults in San José who want to build professional skills and contribute to their community. Designed to support key areas of community resilience, the program provides hands-on experience, monthly professional development, and structured support to help participants explore careers in education, technology, and public service.
Resilience Corps is Hiring!
Get paid to build skills, gain experience, and give back to your community
Application Window: May 26 - July 3, 2025
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must reside in San José, CA
- Must be between ages 18 and 30
- Available to work 20 hours per week
Priority is given to applicants who meet two or more of the following criteria:
- First-generation college student
- Low-income
- Unemployed
- Not currently enrolled in higher education
- Former foster youth
- Formerly or currently justice-involved
- Engaged with mental health or substance use systems
- Unhoused, formerly unhoused, housing-insecure, or at risk of becoming unhoused
Learning Pathway
Are you all about helping kids learn and grow? Join the Learning Pathway!
What You'll Do:
- Support youth development programming and services throughout San José.
- Help create engaging, educational spaces for K–8 youth.
- Make a difference in your community.
What You'll Gain:
- Part-time, paid work experience ($25.50/hour).
- Professional development and networking opportunities.
- Exposure to public service and youth programming careers.
SJ Access Pathway
Are you into tech, digital tools, or coding? Join the SJ Access Pathway!
What You'll Do:
- Support digital equity programs at the San José Public Library.
- Learn to code in Swift and help lead coding workshops for youth and families.
- Assist with real IT projects including device setup, troubleshooting and digital safety.
What You'll Gain:
- Part-time, paid work experience ($25.50/hour).
- Professional development and networking opportunities.
- Earn a Swift certification and build hands-on coding and IT Project experiences.
About Resilience Corps
Former Mayor Sam Liccardo launched the Resilience Corps initiative in March 2021. The programs administered by SJPL are made possible through a partnership with the San José Public Library Foundation (SJPLF) and support from the Youth Service Corps and other philanthropic partners.
The City of San José’s Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services department administers the Climate Change Pathway in partnership with the San Jose Conservation Corps. For more information about the citywide initiative, including how to apply for opportunities with the Climate Change Pathway, visit the City’s webpage.
Contact Us
For more information about becoming a Resilience Corps Learning Pathway Associate or Program Partner, please contact us:
- Call: 408-808-2115
- Email: amanda.otte@sjlibrary.org