Student Organizer Internship Program (Student Worker)

County of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

County of San Diego seeks a motivated Organizing Intern as part of the Student Organizer Internship Program. The student organizer will report to the Organizing Director and assist in advancing an economic justice and pro-environmental agenda by supporting community partners and coordinating events across District 3.

The role requires 15-20 hours per week for Fall 2026, with flexible scheduling including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be full-time students at a vocational program, job readiness program, or accredited college or university with at least a 2.0 semester/quarter GPA.
• Interest in elevating a transformative agenda at the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in community organizing, grassroots organizations, casework, customer care, or communications.
• Bilingual speaking & writing skills welcome.

Responsibilities

• Attend community meetings and events to represent and speak on behalf of the County Supervisor.
• Collaborate with team members to develop outreach strategies for diverse communities.
• Gather data on multiple tracking systems.
• Assist in organizing community events on topics from environmental to smart justice.
• Assist with administrative tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Bilingual welcome

Education

Full-time student at a college or university with GPA >= 2.0

Job description

Student Organizer Internship Program

Our Student Internship Program is designed to provide students with a unique and impactful experience, enabling them to work closely with community partners to advance an economic justice and pro-environmental agenda. We believe in fostering a sense of civic engagement and responsibility in our future leaders. The student organizer will report directly to the Organizing Director to help amplify the core policies of Team Terra.

Position Title: Organizing Intern

Summary: The office of Supervisor Lawson-Remer is seeking a Student Worker to play a key role in advancing the Supervisor’s agenda. The Student Worker will help execute programs and events focused on key policy issues. They will work with community partners and help plan events throughout District 3 and inform community groups of County initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Attending community meetings, and events to represent and speak on behalf of the County Supervisor
• Participate in community events and meetings to engage community partners on key policy areas for the Supervisor. Collaborate with team members to develop outreach strategies that effectively reach diverse communities (upon needed assistance/request)
• Gather data on multiple tracking systems
• Assist in organizing community eventson a wide range of topics from environmental, immigration, workers rights and smart justice.
• Assist with administrative tasks

The ideal candidate is an outgoing, reliable, dynamic person who is a problem-solver and a great team player.

Time commitment and hours: 15-20 hours a week for the Fall of 2026. Flexible hours, portion of work time needs to be during the regular 8am - 5pm workday, with some evening, and weekend events.

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Pay rate for Academic Student Worker is set by County ordinance and based on number of academic units completed.

About Fellows Program: The Student Worker Internship program offers a fully immersive experience in a fast-paced policy and organizing environment. In addition to gaining experience in organizing, Student Workers also handle their own projects with specific deliverables and interdisciplinary learnings.

Qualifications: Applicants must be full-time students at a vocational program, job readiness program, or an accredited college or university with at least a 2.0 semester/quarter grade point average (GPA). Must have interest in elevating a transformative agenda at the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Strong interpersonal skills and experience in community organizing, grassroots organizations, casework, customer care, or communications a PLUS! Bilingual speaking & writing skills welcome.

Note: At the beginning and end of each semester/quarter, student workers/interns are responsible for submitting a "student unit load verification" completed by their academic institution. Student Workers shall comply with the established policies and practices of their assigned school's internship program and the County of San Diego agreement regarding eligibility requirements.

Application Procedure: Individuals interested in "applying for an internship" with the office of Supervisor Lawson-Remer should send a cover letter describing interest, a resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references by email to [e-mail]. Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job posting.

Deadline: Until filled. We encourage applicants to send materials as soon as possible, but applications will be accepted until a candidate is selected.

Condition of Employment: As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.