Public Administration Intern: Auditing & Research

City of San Diego; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit pass

Defined Benefit Plan (SDCERS)

Paid sick leave after 90 days

Job summary

City of San Diego is offering a part-time internship in the Office of the City Auditor to gain hands-on experience in local government operations, research, and performance auditing.

Under supervision, interns engage in project-based work, including research, data analysis, and preparation of reports while contributing to public engagement efforts and department initiatives. This opportunity targets students in public administration, policy, accounting, business, or communications.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a continuing education, traditional education, or training program.
• Duties include research, data collection, and coordination with auditors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development of annual citywide risk assessment and audit work plan by researching codes, contracts, and programs.
• Research and propose equity strategies for citywide risk assessment.
• Help implement public engagement initiatives, including surveys and outreach events.
• Assist audit teams by reviewing data and financial information for accuracy.
• Prepare materials for Audit Committee meetings and review records for retention schedules.

Skills

Research

Public administration

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Enrolled in continuing education or degree program

Job description

City of San Diego is offering a part-time internship in the Office of the City Auditor to gain hands-on experience in local government operations, research, and performance auditing.

Under supervision, interns engage in project-based work, including research, data analysis, and preparation of reports while contributing to public engagement efforts and department initiatives. This opportunity targets students in public administration, policy, accounting, business, or communications.