Paid BOS Legislative Intern/YAC Coordinator - 5th District

County of Riverside • Moreno Valley, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The County of Riverside Board of Supervisors is hiring a paid Legislative Intern/Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Coordinator to support the Board of Supervisors Office and Riverside County Youth Commission. Based in Moreno Valley, this in-person student internship involves managing a district-based Youth Advisory Council, coordinating civic engagement events, and assisting with legislative, community outreach, and youth development activities. The internship is expected to last two years and is scheduled for approximately 18–20 hours per week, with flexibility around academic obligations.

The position is classified as Temporary Assistant – Professional Student Intern. Interns participate in supervised work and receive in-service training through the duties and responsibilities assigned to professional employees. The role is temporary, exempt from the County merit system and most County-provided employee benefits, and serves at-will. Interns may be terminated at any time without notice, cause, or rights of appeal.

Applicants must be enrolled as a sophomore or junior in an accredited college or university bachelor's program, or in a master's degree program, and meet the listed GPA, WIOA eligibility, and residency requirements. Applicants must provide a transcript showing cumulative GPA, resume, cover letter, and recommendation letter with the application.

Requirements

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior at an accredited college or university in a bachelor's program, or enrolled in a master's degree program.
• Study area in accounting, finance, arts or humanities, communications, marketing, journalism, engineering, information technology, computer science, physical or natural sciences, psychology, sociology or other behavioral sciences, public administration, human resources, organizational studies, or a similar field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with youth, families, and professionals.
• Must be WIOA eligible.
• Must live within one of the five Riverside County districts.
• Provide proof of most current unofficial or official transcript showing cumulative GPA, resume, cover letter, and recommendation letter at the time of application.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth or community programs.
• Public speaking experience.
• Leadership experience.
• Event planning or coordination experience.
• Interest in government, civic engagement, or public service careers.

Responsibilities

• Assist and participate in the work performed by employees in a specific profession under supervision.
• Receive supervised work experience in a specific professional vocation and perform related duties as required.
• Facilitate Youth Advisory Council meetings and prepare agendas and minutes.
• Coordinate youth participation in Youth in Government Day and Youth Summit.
• Recruit and onboard student members.
• Support district events.
• Track attendance and service hours.
• Communicate with schools and families.
• Serve as a liaison between youth leaders and County leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern