Under 18 and planning to work?

You will need a work permit
All students under 18 years of age and employed in the state of California must have a Permit to work. Follow the instructions below to get your work permit.
  1. Obtain the Application Statement of Intent to Employ a Minor and Request for Work Permit (Form B1-1)
  2. Complete the form and be sure it is signed by the employer, student and parent/guardian.
  3. Bring the completed form to the Maria Urzua in the school office for processing.  Allow approximately 1 week for processing.
  4. After processing, you will be asked to sign and date your permit.
  5. Take your Work Permit (Form B1-4) to your employer. The school office will also keep a copy for our records.
  6. You may begin work as soon as your official Work Permit (B1-4) has been presented to your employer.
  7. Your work permit is valid  for the  entire school year.
  8. If you get a new job, a new application and work permit is required for the new job. 

​Job Search Resources

At CalJOBS you can search the full-service employment center to find and view job openings, create and post resumés, look for training, and much more.
Indeed is a search tool for jobs in Napa County.
Check out the State of California's Employment Development Department's Services for Youth for jobs, training, education, and apprenticeship opportunities. 

Employment Opportunities

  • The Calistoga High School College & Career Center acts as a free-of-charge job posting service only and makes no recommendations regarding potential employers or student employees. 
  • We are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of off-campus private employment. All hiring, scheduling, and compensation for community job postings are handled directly between the student and the employer. 
  • The College & Career Center does not perform background checks on students applying for jobs, and we do not research the integrity of each organization or individual person who lists a job with us.

Local Businesses


Crystal Geyser has an opening in their accounting department, and the successful candidate will be filing and entering data into an excel spreadsheet few hours each week after school.  Starting pay is $14.00/hr. Here's the application form. You'll also need a work permit. 
​Posted September 22, 2017
City of Calistoga is offering another upcoming lifeguard class in order to train more staff for the Calistoga Pool. The City is always looking to hire lifeguards, swim instructors, office aides, referees and more and love working with the local teens. Email Surber at csurber@calistogajusd.org with questions!
Posted April 20, 2017
Local Business looking to hire for a part time position in business office.  Great position for a senior to start now and then work more during the summer.  Someone who is planning on going to JC next year would be a great fit.  Around 20 hours/week between 9am-5pm M-F once school is over.  The job involves answering phones, taking payments, making calls to customers and general office work. ​Email Surber at csurber@calistogajusd.org with questions!

Posted April 20, 2017
Local Business has a temporary data entry position available. This is computer work to help them implement a new software program, but could become permanent part-time employment in the future. Email Surber at csurber@calistogajusd.org with questions!

Posted September 17, 2016
Local Winery has numerous job openings in a variety of locations - Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties.

There are full time, year-round positions as well as seasonal internships available (lab, cellar, bottling work) for qualified people at both skilled and entry levels. Email Surber at csurber@calistogajusd.org with questions!
Cal Mart is hiring for summer jobs. Call Bill Shaw at 942-6271.
Foothill House Bed & Breakfast is hiring. They need someone to assist with daily bed and breakfast duties, including cleaning rooms, washing windows, doing laundry, washing dishes, gardening, etc. No experience necessary. Call 707 942-6933 for an interview. 
Kelly Winrod is looking for someone to work in her vineyard. If you are interested, call 707 292-9206.