2026 Spring & Summer Interns

Job Description

NOW HIRING: 2026 Spring & Summer Interns – City of Rancho Palos Verdes

Serve the community and build your future!

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is excited to announce its 2026 Spring & Summer Internship Program. This is a great opportunity for motivated students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in local government.

Recruitment for this position will open on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and close on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Applications will only be accepted during this period.

• Pay Range: $16.90 to $19.50 per hour
• Term: Spring / Summer 2026 (flexible start dates)
• Location: City Hall / Department Locations
• Work Hours: Up to 15 hours per week

Departments Available:

• City Administration
• Community Development
• Finance
• Parks & Recreation

Qualifications:

• Current college, graduate, or vocational/trade school student, or a recent college or vocational/trade school graduate within the last two (2) years.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Passion for community engagement.

What You’ll Gain:

• Valuable professional experience.
• Mentorship from city staff.
• Networking opportunities.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on the RPV community.

Key Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Perform a variety of entry-level administrative staff duties related to areas such as administrative regulations, policies, processes, procedures, systems, methods, reports, surveys, and forms, while learning the fundamental mission, structure, and operations associated with the assigned department.
• Research and compile data for specialized reports and records; ensure data accuracy; compile and prepare reports.
• Collect, summarize, and analyze information and statistics.
• May assist in updating web site contents and making suggestions on information layout.
• Plan and implement programs, special projects, assignments, and events.
• Provide general support to staff as needed.
• Answer and make phone calls, respond to department related questions and send written material as appropriate.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Disaster Service Worker (DSW) Information:

All public employees in the State of California are considered Disaster Service Workers. As a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), you may be asked to carry on with your work as usual, or you may be asked to do something completely different than your everyday job. There are many different ways to assist during a disaster because each situation is unique. Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees take and subscribe to an oath by the City Clerk’s office declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need. The oath reaffirms an employee’s willingness to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California.