College Intern

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 Cordovas Communications & Public Affairs Department is seeking a College Internto work with the departments Community Engagement Division. The student should have a desire to assist with community related programs and projects. The ideal candidate would have strong communication and organizational skills; and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Typical assignments include:

• Maintain and organize general administrative records related to the citys Beautification Programs.
• Assist with administrative tasks including maintaining databases data entry and coordinating meetings.
• Assist in performing research and supports special projects as assigned.
• Supports supervisor and department staff with a variety of support duties as assigned.
• Ability to safely drive a city vehicle (have a current valid CA drivers license) is desirable.

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 theCommunity Engagement Division.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit an online application to with your online application the following documents as attachments:

• A resume
• A letter of interest addressed to the hiring manager:

• A copy if your school schedule that demonstrates 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 the Fall 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.

Under close supervision this position will assist in a variety of tasks with the Community Engagement Division. Depending upon assignment typical duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 bachelors or masters 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 or ability to obtain by the time of appointment an appropriate valid California drivers license.

Requires the mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment use standard office equipment; speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; strength and agility to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds; emotional and psychological capability to work alone concentrate or have frequent public and/or coworker contact. Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise individuals who require and request such accommodations.

FLSA - Non-exempt status

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Rancho Cordova complies with the letter and spirit of the Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities laws in its employment process. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any reasonable accommodation you need in order to participate in the Citys application process.