What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Internship position at City of Los Altos?
The city of Los Altos is looking for three (3) bright and enthusiastic interns to work full-time this summer on a variety of city projects.
The program, set to begin in June, allows students to better understand the inner workings of local government with internships in Parks & Recreation, City Manager's Office, and Development Services and a variety of projects! The internships are open to undergraduate and graduate-level students enrolled in a community college or university for Fall 2025.
Internships are an outstanding avenue for students to learn how public service jobs can be rewarding both personally and professionally. Offering these opportunities is a commitment from the City Council and city staff to start students on a path toward public service. We expect all will benefit from this program and look forward to welcoming our group of interns this summer.
We are looking to foster and mold the next generation of public servants through real-world experience. Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in networking and learning forums for a deeper insight into city divisions.
APPLICATION PROCESS: We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis. Deadline to apply is April 12, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The five summer internship opportunities will be in the following departments:
The city of Los Altos has officially recertified as an age friendly city as of December 2024 with an age friendly action plan which outlines a variety of projects. One of the projects outlined in the action plan was to create an age friendly resource page on the city website which includes information and links to resources that can benefit aging adults. It was also requested to have the same information accessible in a hard copy resource binder at public locations like the Community Center, City Hall, Library, etc. In this internship you will assist the city in completing one of the age friendly action plan projects by providing information and resources to aging adults in our community.
ELIGIBILITY: The Summer Internship Program is open to undergraduate and higher graduate-level students who will be enrolled in a community college/university for Fall 2025.
- Pass a pre-employment screening process to include a background check
- Proof of enrollment will be required prior to start of assignment
- Can work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Summer Internship Program (June to August)
- Strong communicator, both verbal and written.
- Team player who works well collaborating with others.
- Takes pride in their work and makes limited errors.
- Independent worker with a positive attitude.
- Manages personal time and work schedule and meets deadlines.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The city of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise the city upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
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