City Council Intern*

City of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Riverside is offering a City Council Internship to fill up to three vacancies. The Youth Service Corps grant funds 19 hours per week with training and a job coach.

Interns will work with City Council Assistants and staff to support events, research policies, and participate in community outreach, gaining hands-on experience in local government and public service. The program emphasizes education, food insecurity, climate change, and public service, and interns may participate in

Qualifications

• Strong interest in public service and public policy.
• Preferably a graduate student.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and in a diverse, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support City Council Assistants with event coordination and outreach.
• Perform research and analysis on local government policies.
• Attend City Council meetings.
• Attend community events and assist with planning projects.

Skills

Public service interest

Communication skills

Research abilities

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate student

Job description

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of City Council Intern* to fill up to three (3) vacancies. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The City of Riverside operates under a Council-Manager form of government. Seven elected councilmembers represent Riverside's seven wards and serve four-year terms. We are seeking self‑motivated and professional individuals who share a desire to make a meaningful impact on the community.

The City Council Office internship provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in local government, public service, and community engagement. Interns work alongside Council Office staff, and the City Councilmember, to support daily operations, assist with community initiatives, and gain a better understanding of how local government serves residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. Interns will also have opportunities to strengthen their communication, research, organizational, and professional skills while contributing to meaningful public service projects.

Reports to:

• City Council Assistants

*This Internship Program is funded by the Youth Service Corps Grant. The Youth Service Corps Grant emphasizes four areas of service: education, food insecurity, climate change, and public service. It combines responsibilities, learning opportunities, and the chance to interact meaningfully with your community. Interns funded through the Youth Service Corps Grant will work 19 hours per week in a department at the City of Riverside, take a monthly training course, and meet with a job coach.

*The job classification being used is General Service Worker. City Council Intern* is a working title to reflect the current, specific need.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support City Council Assistants with event coordination, project management, and community outreach
• Perform research and analysis on local government policies, programs, and community issues.
• Attend City Council meetings
• Attend community events and assist with planning special projects

Ability to:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Complete assignments on time and accurately
• Apply problem-solving and structured thinking skills in performance of duties
• Work independently and within a diverse and collaborative environment

Youth Service Corps Grant Qualifications

To qualify for the Youth Service Corps program, you must be between the ages of 16 and 30 years old and meet at least two (2) of the following criteria:

• Have not participated in an AmeriCorps program
• May have difficulty finding employment
• Are low income
• Are unemployed and/or out of school
• Are/were justice involved
• Are in/or transitioning from foster care, and/or
• Are engaged with the mental health or substance abuse system.

While we encourage all interested candidates to apply, the Youth Service Corps requires that 75% of all hires through the program meet at least two of the eligibility requirements listed above. Candidates who do not meet all eligibility requirements are still welcome to apply, but their application may not be available for grant funding.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Strong interest in public service and public policy
• Preferably a graduate student

Documents required at the time of application:

1. 1) Completed Employment Application
2. 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

Educational requirements:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.