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Child Support Services Department Unpaid Student Internship


Job Location:

Riverside, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

For questions regarding this position please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION


The Riverside County Child Support Services Department is seeking 4 student interns and invites candidates to apply to the unpaid internship opportunity.

Interns can expect to gain valuable experience in basic office functions and learn how Child Support Services operates to support parents and families. The intern will also participate in community events aimed at raising awareness about available services.

The in-person student internship position is based in Riverside County and offers a flexible work week consisting of approximately 4-20 hours per week with flexibility granted around academic obligations.

The Temporary Assistant Professional Student Intern class consists of current high school students with a valid work permit undergraduates graduates doctoral students or recent graduates with a major study area directed towards a specific profession and departmental assignments. Incumbents are employed by County of Riverside departments and are provided in-service training through participation in the actual duties and responsibilities assigned to professional employees. Participants will gain an understanding of the application of concepts and methodologies of the department to which they are assigned. A partial list of typical professions that Temporary Assistant - Professional Student Interns may participate in includes information technology engineering accounting administration law human resources planning probation and social work. Internship opportunities may be available at any time and will be contingent upon department availability.

Incumbents within the Temporary Assistant - Professional Student Intern classification are distinguished from regular County employees in that their employment is temporary exempt from the County merit system Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) as well as most County-provided employee benefits and serve in an At-Will status. As such the incumbent may be terminated from service at any time without notice cause or rights of appeal.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Under supervision assists and participates in the work performed by employees of a specific profession; Through participation receive supervised work experience in a specific professional vocation and performs other related duties as required. The intern may perform sub-professional assignments in support of skilled staff. Take direction and supervision; benefit and learn rapidly from on-the-job training.

The intern will be responsible for but not limited to:

  • Assist and participate in the day-to-day assigned work professional employees
  • Special research studies surveys and investigations
  • Participate in the compilation tabulation and analysis of information and data
  • Preparation of briefs reports evaluations specifications and plans
  • Attend divisional and departmental staff meetings; prepare reports of suggestions and comments of observations regarding the various aspects of the department and program
  • Compile data and perform mathematical computations
  • Analyze statistical data and prepare reports
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.5GPArequired.Proof of most current unofficial/official transcript with cumulative GPA must be provided at time of applicationas well as a resume.

Education:Applicants must be currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or university in a Bachelors degree program.

Areas of Study:Accounting Finance or similar Communications Marketing Journalism Information Technology Computer Science Public or Business Administration Human Resources or Organizational Studies.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Typing
  • Answering phones
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Attention to detail
  • Follow written and oral instructions
  • Familiar with office equipment
  • Simple mathematical calculations
  • Support data validation
  • Create and maintain dashboards for reports
  • General knowledge for data entry
Additional Desired Candidate Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of Tableau
  • SQL queries
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Canva
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Whats Next

This recruitment is open to all applicants currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or university.

No late applications will be permitted and changes or alterations cannot be accepted. Resumes that include job descriptions and duties copied from the job classification will not be considered.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application. Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process.

General Information
For more information please contact Hayden Quezada at .

If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time ator toll-free 1-.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements please review the Veterans Preference Policy C-3 here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .

If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.


Required Experience:

Intern