College Intern - Community Engagement

Kickstart Your Career with the City of Rancho Cordova!

Are you interested in getting hands-on experience in your chosen field? Do you want to make a difference in your community? 

The City of Rancho Cordova is offering an exciting internship opportunity within our Community Engagement Division! This is your chance to gain real-world skills, work on meaningful community programs, and build connections in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

We’re looking for a creative and organized College Intern with a passion for community engagement. If you have strong organizational skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting, we want to hear from you!

What you can expect: 

• Develop new skills you can apply in the workplace. 
• Gain skills that will enhance your resume and increase your career options.
• Explore working in public service! 
• Observe and participate in tasks performed daily by skilled professionals. 
• Experience workplace culture, office dynamics, and business etiquette. 

Your internship will include impactful hands-on work within the Community Engagement division, networking, professional development, and building lasting connections with other interns, mentors, and City team members. 

Learn more about the Community Engagement Division.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit an online application to www.cityofranchocordova.org/jobs

Include with your online application a copy of your school schedule that demonstrates that you are currently enrolled in at least 6 or more qualifying units. The documentation must show your name, school name and courses (with credits) you are enrolled in. Enrollment must be for Spring 2025 semester/quarter.

Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications. Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol-screening test.

• Maintain and organize general administrative records and tasks.
• Provide assistance in planning, organizing, and executing events, including some evening and weekends.  
• Assists in performing research and supports special projects as assigned.
• Provide necessary customer service, such as answering phones, greeting members of the public, and responding to requests for information.
• Ability to safely drive a city vehicle (valid Driver’s License required).
• Supports supervisor and department staff with a variety of support duties as assigned.

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Work, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint)
• Interpersonal Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Research and Analysis

• Work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Maintain attention to detail and high level of organization.
• Interact professionally with residents, businesses and other city staff. 
• Be open to direction and growth. 
• Maintain high verbal and written communication skills, and networking skills.

• College coursework and experience related to Community Engagement, Business/Public Administration and related majors. 

• Must be currently enrolled in six (6) units or more towards a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the area of assignment. 
  • College students with Junior or Senior level coursework experience is highly desired.

• Previous internships for community programs, local government, or other fields related to the area of assignment is desirable. 

• Possession of a valid CA Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record as determined by the city.

Salary : $19 - $23