Student Intern

Job Description

About the Role
This posting serves as an intern pool, not an active recruitment, providing supervised work experience in various professional vocations within County departments for current undergraduate or graduate students. The Internship Team selects candidates from this pool based on their interests, education, and departmental needs, offering in-service training through participation in the actual duties of professional employees.

What You’ll Do
• Assist and participate in the day-to-day assigned work of professional employees.
• Assist and participate in special research, studies, surveys, and investigations.
• Assist and participate in the compilation, tabulation, and analysis of information and data.
• Assist and participate in the preparation of briefs, reports, evaluations, specifications, and plans.
• Attend divisional and departmental staff meetings.
• Prepare reports of suggestions and comments of observations regarding the various aspects of the department and program.
• May perform sub-professional assignments in support of professional staff.

You’re a Good Fit If You
• Have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of a minimum 2.5.
• Are currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from (within the past twelve months), a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at an accredited college or university in a program relevant to the specific internship.
• May be required to be currently enrolled in an accredited graduate school program for some positions.
• Possess knowledge of the goals and functions of the specific profession to which assigned.
• Possess knowledge of computer hardware and software as needed to accurately perform duties.
• Are able to take direction and supervision.
• Are able to benefit and learn rapidly from on-the-job training.
• Are able to think logically and write clearly and concisely.
• Are able to compile data, perform arithmetical computations, analyze statistical data, and prepare reports.
• Are able to learn to operate and use specialized equipment.
• Are able to maintain cooperative relations with co-workers and the public.
• Are legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

Role Highlights & Compensation
• This is an intern pool, not an active recruitment, and applying does not guarantee placement.
• Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration.
• The County does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
• All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including a criminal background investigation (fingerprinting) and potentially a physical examination and background check.
• The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires.
• The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).