Paid BOS Legislative Intern/YAC Coordinator - 5th District

County of Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

County of Riverside is offering a paid Legislative Intern/Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Coordinator internship based in Moreno Valley with an 18–20 hour week and two-year length. The role supports the Board of Supervisors Office and Riverside County Youth Commission by organizing a district Youth Advisory Council, coordinating civic events, and assisting with legislative and youth development activities.

The internship is open to current students with a work permit; completion requires

Qualifications

• GPA 2.5 or higher required.
• Currently enrolled as Sophomore/Junior in a Bachelor's program, or in a Master's program.
• WIOA eligibility required.
• Must reside within one of Riverside County's five districts.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating YAC meetings and preparing agendas and minutes
• Coordinating youth participation in Youth in Government Day and Youth Summit
• Recruiting and onboarding student members
• Supporting district events
• Tracking attendance and service hours
• Communicating with schools and families
• Serving as a liaison between youth leaders and County leadership

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Youth engagement

WIOA eligibility

Residency in Riverside Districts

Education

GPA 2.5

Sophomore/Junior in Bachelor's

Master's degree eligible

Job description

The County of Riverside's Board of Supervisor's is currently seeking a paid Legislative Intern/ Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Coordinator. The in-person student internship position is based in Moreno Valley and offers a flexible work week consisting of approximately 18-20 hours per week, with flexibility granted around academic obligations. The selected candidate can anticipate the internship to be two years in length.

The Legislative Intern/ Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Coordinator supports the Board of Supervisors Office and Riverside County Youth Commission by managing a district-based Youth Advisory Council, coordinating civic engagement events, and assisting with legislative, community outreach, and youth development activities.

The Temporary Assistant – Professional Student Intern class consists of current high school students with a valid work permit, undergraduates with a major study area directed towards a specific profession and departmental assignments. Incumbents are employed by County of Riverside departments and are provided in-service training through participation in the actual duties and responsibilities assigned to professional employees. Participants will gain an understanding of the application of concepts and methodologies of the department to which they are assigned. A partial list of typical professions that Temporary Assistant - Professional Student Interns may participate in includes information technology, engineering, accounting, administration, law, human resources, planning, probation, and social work. Internship opportunities may be available at any time and will be contingent upon department availability.

Incumbents within the Temporary Assistant - Professional Student Intern classification are distinguished from regular County employees in that their employment is temporary, exempt from the County merit system, Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) as well as most County-provided employee benefits, and serve in an "At-Will" status. As such, the incumbent may be terminated from service at any time, without notice, cause, or rights of appeal.

Under supervision, assists and participates in the work performed by employees of a specific profession; Through participation, receive 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:

• Facilitating YAC meetings and preparing agendas and minutes
• Coordinating youth participation in Youth in Government Day and Youth Summit
• Recruiting and onboarding student members
• Supporting district events
• Tracking attendance and service hours
• Communicating with schools and families
• Serving as a liaison between youth leaders and County leadership

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 as well as a resume, cover letter, and a recommendation letter.

Education: Applicants must be currently enrolled/attending school as a Sophomore or Junior at an accredited college or university in a Bachelor's program, or Master's degree program.

Areas of Study: 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 similar.

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to work with youth, families, and professionals
• Must be WIOA Eligible
• Must live within one of the 5 Riverside County Districts

Additional Desired Candidate Qualifications:

• Experience working with youth or community programs
• Public speaking
• Leadership experience
• Event planning or coordination experience
• Interest in Government, Civic Engagement, or Public Service careers.

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

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