Executive Office - Paid Student Intern at County of Riverside in Riverside, California

Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County Executive Office is looking for a dynamic, energetic intern who is eager to learn about County operations. The successful candidate should be willing and committed to help with tasks assigned by a supervisor. The intern will be involved in upcoming projects as well as assist with daily tasks. They will be working closely with Executive Office Analysts to conduct research, capture data and attend meetings. The primary objective of this internship is to provide the intern with an opportunity to observe and/or participate in all aspects of the County operations.

The position will provide a hands on experience in dealing with County policy and legislation and will also get experience with projects affecting County residents and how those are navigated. The learning objective of this internship is to provide practical, hands-on experience in county government, policies, and procedures. The intern will have the opportunity to observe the inner workings of county government, and learn best practices for effective communication, teamwork, and time management. By the end of the internship, the intern should have a comprehensive understanding of County government operations and be equipped with skills that can be applied in future academic or professional pursuits.

The hybrid student internship position is based in Riverside with a flexible work week consisting of approximately 20 hours per week. The selected candidate can anticipate the internship to span one year and three months.

Skills the intern will be able to gain through the internship:

• Cognitive Development


• Acquire knowledge and skills to connect theory to practice


• Develop higher thinking skills (analysis, problem solving)


• General Skill Development


• Improve writing and oral communication


• Become an effective team member and leader


• Personal Development


• Develop self-reliance and self-confidence


• Become an ethical employee

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Under supervision, assists and participates in the work performed by employees of a specific profession; through participation, receives supervised work experience in a specific professional vocation; and performs other related duties as required.

The intern will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Working closely with Executive Office Analysts to conduct research


• Capture data


• Attend meetings


• Participate in all aspects of the County operations


• Help with tasks assigned by a supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average : 2.5 GPA required. Proof of most current unofficial/official transcript with cumulative GPA must be provided at time of application .

Education: Applicants must be currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or university in a Bachelor's degree program or recent college graduates are eligible to intern for up to 1 year (12 months) from their graduation date. Graduation date is not to exceed a 12-month maximum during the duration of the internship.

Areas of Study : Public or Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Studies or similar, Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, or Political Science.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge in Microsoft 365 products, excel, word, etc


• Research skills

Desired Qualifications :

• Be able to work independently


• Be able to report on research findings

**All applicants are required to include a resume and most recent unofficial/official transcript. Document(s) must be uploaded as attachments at time of application to be considered. **

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County of Riverside has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 or NGB-22 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for Veteran's Preference. Policy is available here:
https://rivcocob.org/sites/g/files/aldnop311/files/2023-05/C-3%2004-04-2023_0.pdf

What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or universityor who have recently graduated within the past twelve months.

No late applications will be permitted and changes or alterations cannot be accepted. Resumes that include job descriptions and duties copied from the job classification will not be considered.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application. Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process.

General Information
For more information, please contact Hayden Quezada at haquezada@rivco.org

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GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Temporary employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount. A list of benefits for employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is available here.

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