DA Admin Intern

The City of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit pass

Defined Benefit Plan

Paid sick leave after 90 days

Job summary

The City of San Diego invites applications for an Delinquent Accounts Administrative Support Intern. The role supports the DA Admin team by organizing and documenting key processes, while learning how large-scale account management operates within a municipal context.

Responsibilities include event planning, data collection, reporting, and creating clear procedure documentation. This is a project-based, part-time opportunity ideal for detail-oriented students eager to gain hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Minimum age of 15 ½ years.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning events, conducting research, collecting and analyzing data.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support daily administrative tasks and document procedures.

Skills

Administrative support

Data entry

Documentation

Education

Enrolled in education program

Job description

Job Req ID: 968

Division: Clerical Support 2

Salary Range: $19.47 to $22.75

Job Type: Unclassified

Business Area: City Treasurer

Personnel Area: City Treasurer

Closing Date: 09/14/2026

The Delinquent Accounts Administrative Support Intern will assist the DA Admin team in managing, organizing, and documenting key operational processes. Working closely with experienced team members, this intern will help support daily administrative tasks, and contribute to developing clear and comprehensive procedure documentation. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn how large-scale account management operations run behind the scenes.

Overview

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.

Example Of Duties

Duties and responsibilities assigned to interns will vary depending on the department they are assigned; these include but are not limited to: assisting with planning events, conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, assisting with projects, preparing reports and presentations, attending internal and external stakeholders’ meetings, and field work. Work will be project-based, temporary, and not compromise the work of a bargaining unit employee.

Minimum 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.
• Requirements vary and are based on the department and specific internship role.
• Must be enrolled in a continuing education, traditional education, or training program.

Compensation & 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.
• Not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, paid holidays, and/or any type of City-sponsored insurance.
• 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).