Intern-Council

City of San Diego

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Councilmember Lee is seeking motivated and community-oriented interns to support constituent services, policy research, community engagement, and administrative functions. Interns will serve as a first point of contact for residents by assisting with phone and email inquiries, connecting individuals to City services, and engaging with community members in person at events. Interns will also draft written communications, maintain organized records, and support day-to-day operations to help ensure the office runs efficiently. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in local government while building professional skills in communication, organization, and public service. Interns will track community data, identify trends, and, during the summer term, collaborate with their cohort to research a City-related topic and present findings and proposed solutions to stakeholders and the Councilmember. Additional opportunities include tours of City facilities, networking with interns across City Hall, and meeting with elected officials at various levels of government. Flexibility is required, as occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays may be expected. Ideal candidates are familiar with District 6, have customer service experience, are committed to serving diverse communities, and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment. The City of San Diego consists of more than 30 operational departments. Internships are available when project-based opportunities arise amongst departments. With general supervision, an internship provides part-time employment opportunities for students enrolled in a continuing education, traditional education, or training program to gain hands-on experience related to their career interests or area of study.

Requirements

• 15 ½ years of age or older
• Must be a United States citizen or have the current legal right to work in the United States
• Must be enrolled in a continuing education, traditional education, or training program
• Must meet grant criteria for funding

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with District 6
• Have customer service experience
• Committed to serving diverse communities
• Willing to learn in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Support constituent services, policy research, community engagement, and administrative functions
• Serve as a first point of contact for residents by assisting with phone and email inquiries
• Connect individuals to City services
• Engage with community members in person at events
• Draft written communications
• Maintain organized records
• Support day-to-day operations to help ensure the office runs efficiently
• Track community data
• Identify trends
• Collaborate with their cohort to research a City-related topic and present findings and proposed solutions to stakeholders and the Councilmember (during the summer term)
• Assisting with planning events
• Conducting research
• Collecting and analyzing data
• Assisting with projects
• Preparing reports and presentations
• Attending internal and external stakeholders’ meetings
• Field work

Benefits

• Internships may be paid or unpaid, based on availability of funds
• Paid internships will be compensated at an hourly rate consistent with Exhibit C of the Salary Ordinance and commensurate with an applicant’s education level
• Will participate in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS)
• Will receive a free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services)
• Will accrue paid sick leave while employed in a paid internship (eligible for use after 90 days of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees