Intern - Finance Department

**Applicants are responsible for reviewing all required parts of the application. Applicants must be in attendance at, or on legitimate leave from, a high school, trade school, college or university. Please upload verification of both minimum qualifications (see below for more information) as attachments to your application. Failure to submit a completed application will end further consideration for the internship opportunity.**

ABOUT US: The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises 73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres; 1,250 miles of trails; 55 miles of shoreline. We manage and preserve natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy and protect. The regional parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education. Learn about our Mission and Vision, History, and our contributions to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

OUR MISSION:
EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation, and environmental education. An environmental ethic guides the District in all of its activities.
 
OUR VALUES:

• Respect – We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve.
• Resilience – We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
• Relationships – Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
• Responsiveness – We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.
• Transparency – We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.

WHY INTERN FOR EBRPD?

• Opportunity to work with a purpose for a better world today and for future generations through the preservation of open space, public access to the outdoors, and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties
• Be a part of a community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District, the communities it serves, and its mission
• Gain valuable paid work experience in the field of academic study or interest which includes the completion of a project to add to your resume.
• Possible academic credit may be awarded from participating colleges or universities!

THE OPPORTUNITY: 
The Park District is currently recruiting for an Intern in our Finance & Management Services Division headquartered at Oakland, CA. The intern will be working on various finance department analyses including analysis on revenue date, purchasing data, utility costs, and vendors.

Applicants can anticipate working up to 37.5 hours per week for the duration of the Internship Summer Program which runs 6/14/25 through 8/22/25. The ideal hours for this internship will be 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Exact start and end dates for each internship will be based on completion of background checks and availability.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
The intern will complete three analysis projects. One project will include analyzing how much revenue we receive from parks versus the amount spent to bring in the revenue. A second project will involve analyzing what is being purchased, from different park locations and using what methods. A third project will analyze utility costs and develop recommendations for managing them moving forward. The Intern will also analyze different vendors to determine which should be prioritized for ACH payment based on volume and vendor payment terms. At the end of the summer, the Intern will produce a final report for the AGM of Finance & Management Services that includes an analysis of what fees should be charged at different locations, how to structure a District-wide procurement function, and how to reduce or better manage EBRPD utility costs. 

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Has an analytical mindset and the ability to interpret financial data
• Enjoys connecting data to actionable items
• Understands or seeks to develop understanding in procurement processes and utility costs management

• Under the direction of the department head of a department, the intern is assigned to work on various projects up to forty (40) hours per week, for a short-term period of approximately ten to twelve (10-12) weeks.  
• Interns in the assigned departments would handle projects designed to be a working and learning experience in any of several fields in that department.
• Work on various projects as assigned by the department head; 
• Become familiar with District policies and practices together with the reasoning behind these procedures; 
• Gain insight into being an effective decision-maker within the context of projected career goals; 
• Develop the ability to initiate or reject situations that are presented for intern’s evaluation;
• Prepares reports; 
• Compiles and analyzes data pertaining to assigned projects.

Education: Must be in attendance at, or on legitimate leave from, a high school, trade school, college or university.  Academic background compatible to departmental assigned projects.

License: Must possess a valid California driver’s license. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the General Manager for disabled or other applicants where the projects are such that a valid California Driver’s License would not be necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to investigate and analyze situations

• Ability to plan and organize research

• Ability to speak and write effectively

• Ability to follow instructions

• Ability to maintain harmonious working relations with fellow employees and the public

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must pass a Level 1 background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Salary : $22 - $23