Budget Intern

Salary : $19.97 - $20.96 Hourly

Location : Santa Ana, CA

Job Type : Internship

Job Number : 2025-00246

Department : Finance and Management Services

Opening Date : 12 / 04 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Bargaining Unit : NA

Description

The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to our community.

The City of Santa Ana is currently accepting applications for the Budget Internship program. The internship requires up to 19 hours of work per week. The program seeks dedicated students who, through their academic achievement and employment history, have demonstrated high potential for an administrative career in local government.

The Budget Internship offers upper division students the opportunity to understand and gain experience working for a government agency. Graduates of the Budget Internship Program have gone on to successful careers as professionals in a variety of public service agencies.

This is a part-time internship position. The incumbent will work an average of 19 hours per week. Work schedule is to be determined. This recruitment is open until further notice and can close at any time and without notice.

Applicants from this recruitment may also be used for future vacancies in any department within the City.

PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION (IF YOU DO NOT ATTACH THEFOLLOWING DOCUMENTS, THE SYSTEM WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION) :

• Either an Excel file showcasing a statistical analysis or a presentation. (This is to demonstrate that an applicant has sufficient Excel or Powerpoint / Canva skills.)
• References - List names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references, one of which must be a current or former professor (you may list these in the "References" section of the application or attach a list)
• Proof of current school enrollment in an accredited curriculum. Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts which lists your name, your school's name, your major, and the classes in which you are CURRENTLY / ACTIVELY enrolled. (i.e. Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 semester / quarter)

Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To

It offers upper division students the opportunity to understand governmental budgeting and municipal finance.

TYPICAL ASSIGNMENTS :

Minimum Qualifications

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish or Vietnamese is preferable.

Selection Process

Applicants are required to complete and submit a City application form and supplemental questionnaire online. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the City online application. To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time : Online Employment Application Guide.

PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION. IF YOU DO NOT ATTACH THEFOLLOWING DOCUMENTS, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE :

The Human Resources Department will review all applications and materials submitted. Those candidates who possess the most pertinent qualifications may be invited for an oral interview by the hiring department. If you have any questions related to the application, please contact the Human Resources Department at (714) 647-5340, or by email at

Candidates given a job offer will be required to pass a medical exam and a background records check.

NOTE : Interns assigned to the Police Department will be required to complete and pass a thorough police background investigation.

The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodation.

Part-Time employees accrue paid sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked up to a maximum accrual of 6 days or 48 hours. Employees are eligible to use 3 days or 24 hours of accrued paid sick leave in a 12-month period. For additional information please visit the Department of Industrial Relations Website :

Did you attach a copy of your transcripts that show units completed and classes scheduled all the way through Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 semester / quarter? Unofficial transcripts downloaded from your school website are acceptable but must include your name, your school's name, classes you are taking, your current GPA and the semester / quarter name. If you did not attach your transcripts, please go back and do so. Incomplete applications will NOT be referred to the hiring department.

Did you attach either an Excel file showcasing a statistical analysis or a presentation?If you did not attach your sample, please go back and do so. This is to demonstrate that an applicant has sufficient Excel or Powerpoint / Canva skills. Incomplete applications will NOT be referred to the hiring department.

What is your current student enrollment status?

Please indicate your major(s).

Do you possess strong computer skills and knowledge of software programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint?

Are you an out-of-state applicant or are you enrolled in an out-of-state college or university?

Are you willing and able to work up to 19 hours per week, which may include evenings and weekends, hours may vary.

Please indicate, to the best of your ability, your availability for 2024-2025.

Required Question

Salary : $20 - $21