YOUTH TASK FORCE COLLEGE SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Job Description

YOUTH TASK FORCE COLLEGE SUMMER INTERNSHIP | Gilroy Police Department

The Tone:
This is a summer internship at the Gilroy Police Department, located in Gilroy, CA. The department is a progressive public safety organization focused on ensuring community safety and fostering career growth. This role contributes to the Violence Prevention Unit by actively supporting department operations and engaging with the community to coordinate youth and prevention efforts. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing police services and building strong community partnerships.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time, Summer (20–25 hrs/week), potential for Fall extension
• Location: In-person, Gilroy, CA
• Pay: $16.90–$21.74 hourly
• Team: Violence Prevention Unit, reporting to the Youth Task Force Coordinator
• Mission: To plan, organize, and coordinate various youth and community projects, programs, events, and tasks related to violence and gang prevention efforts.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Strategic Planning: Assist with the update of strategic planning and community assessment projects.
• Event Coordination: Support the planning and coordination for National Night Out and the Party in the Park Summer Series community events.
• Program Leadership: Lead recreational and outreach programs specifically at San Ysidro Park.
• Program Support: Contribute to Project THRIVE initiatives, including program tracking and reporting assistance.
• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative and office support for department operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current college student (Bachelor’s or Master’s program) or a college graduate who obtained a degree within the last year, with a major in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated knowledge or experience supporting youth programs and assisting with community event planning, including working with youths from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective teamwork.
• Bonus: Junior, Senior, or Master’s student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; bilingual in English/Spanish.