Procurement Intern: Public Agency Purchasing & Reporting

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District in Los Altos, CA is offering a part-time Procurement Intern role to support purchasing processes, vendor comms, data entry and procurement reporting. You will work with the Procurement Program Manager and other staff to ensure compliance and transparency in the district's purchasing activities.

This internship provides hands-on exposure to public agency contracting and the opportunity to develop skills in sourcing, bid solicitations, and document

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program or recent graduate (≤12 months).
• Background in Public Admin, Business Admin, Finance, Accounting, or Supply Chain.
• Experience with purchase orders, expense tracking, and reporting is beneficial.
• Familiarity with office software including Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assists with purchase orders and tracking.
• Communicates with vendors and internal departments.
• Maintains procurement documents and reports.
• Supports sourcing and solicitation efforts.
• Ensures compliance with procurement policies.

Skills

Vendor coordination

Data reporting

Time management

Communication

Education

Public Administration

Business Administration

Finance / Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District in Los Altos, CA is offering a part-time Procurement Intern role to support purchasing processes, vendor comms, data entry and procurement reporting. You will work with the Procurement Program Manager and other staff to ensure compliance and transparency in the district's purchasing activities.

This internship provides hands-on exposure to public agency contracting and the opportunity to develop skills in sourcing, bid solicitations, and document