Public Service Contracts & Procurement Intern — Mentored Learning

San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) offers a paid internship in the Contracts Division designed for students or recent graduates seeking public service experience. The program provides hands-on responsibilities in procurement, contract documentation, and reporting while integrating interns into project teams.

Two interns will be hired for a one-year term, with two onsite days per week at the downtown San Diego office.

Qualifications

• Graduate or undergraduate level coursework in business, finance, public administration, engineering, planning, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform a range of administrative support services and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to communicate with various audiences using exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to perform a variety of tasks and support responsibilities typically associated with an entry-level analyst position.
• Ability to complete assignments requiring research, analysis, and synthesis of information to prepare written summaries, reports, and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Perform filing, data entry, and recordkeeping tasks using online databases and contract management systems.
• Assist with the development of reports, contract closeout documentation, and other administrative functions.
• Coordinate with SANDAG consultants to process requests to add personnel or subconsultants.
• Assist with maintaining consultant rates, schedules, and records used for tracking use of small businesses.
• Assist with preparing drafts of procurement and contract documents.
• Provide ongoing team support for a variety of special projects, initiatives, and programs.
• Assist with preparing progress reports and communicating with project managers across the agency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Undergrad coursework in business/finance/PA/engineering/planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) offers a paid internship in the Contracts Division designed for students or recent graduates seeking public service experience. The program provides hands-on responsibilities in procurement, contract documentation, and reporting while integrating interns into project teams.

Two interns will be hired for a one-year term, with two onsite days per week at the downtown San Diego office.