Are you interested in learning more about local government?
Then you must apply today!
The City of Pacifica will host approximately six (6) summer internships from departments that include Planning, Human Resources, Finance, Parks, Beaches, & Recreation, City Manager's Office, and Public Works- Wastewater Treatment Plant. This intern program will run from approximately May through August 2023. Interested students should apply online at Calopps.org. Selected applicants will be contacted by April 7, 2023, to participate in an interview process.
Interns are expected to perform substantive work, develop professional relationships, and help make a positive impact in the City of Pacifica.
Why Apply?
- Growth – we are committed to exposing you to a work environment that will sharpen your writing, presentation, research, analysis, and critical thinking skills.
- Training – this internship experience will provide real-world experience and training toward an entry-level professional position within a city government.
- Mentoring – the selected intern will be mentored by City Staff.
- Networking – access to a network of professionals in the field of local government.
About the City
The City of Pacifica is a general law city and operates under the Council/Manager Form of Government. Legislative authority is vested in a five member City Council elected at large, one of which is appointed Mayor by the Council. Key City Council commissions and committees include: the Planning Commission, Parks Beaches and Recreation Commission, Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee, Library Advisory Committee, Beautification Advisory Committee, Economic Development Committee, and the Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission.
With a total operating budget of $47.3 million and authorized staff of 184.25 FTEs and 96 Part-Time
employees, the City is a full-service City and provides a variety of direct services to its residents. Along with the City Attorney’s and City Manager’s Offices, and typical internal departments, the City partners with the North County Fire Authority to meet its residents’ municipal needs.
About the Program
The City of Pacifica's Summer Internship Program was developed in collaboration between the City and the "The Next Generation Committee." Sponsored by the City/County Managers Associations of San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, the Committee is chartered with identifying programs to address the "retirement wave" of baby-boomer managers and professionals exiting local government in the region. In an effort to attract university students to local government careers, internships are available each year for university students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefited position. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per year.