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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Belmont’s High School Internship Program gives incoming Juniors and Seniors the chance to work sideby-side with city employees on real projects that impact their City. No experience needed - just curiosity, a desire to learn, and a commitment to show up. We'll teach you the rest.
 

AVAILABLE DEPARTMENTS

Police Department
Get an inside look at law enforcement from the ground up! Based in the Investigations Bureau, interns will explore all facets of the Department including patrol, dispatch, records, and code enforcement while gaining hands-on experience through ride- alongs, data analysis, and direct engagement with Department personnel and the community.

Constituent Services/City Clerk
Gain hands-on experience converting physical government records into digital files and learning how local government keeps its official documentation accurate and accessible.

Community Development – Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9am – noon. 
You'll observe permit counter operations, conduct research on zoning and sign ordinance amendments, support a residential design review project, and tour key areas of the city including commercial districts, residential neighborhoods, and the Harbor Industrial Area.

Public Works
Help the Public Works Department modernize its records by digitizing paper and legacy documents using Questys, while gaining hands-on GIS experience creating shape layers linked to digital records and supporting staff accessibility, public records requests, and the preservation of institutional knowledge.

Information Technology
Gain broad exposure to how technology powers local government by assisting with end-user support, IT ticketing, desktop and laptop setup, inventory management, e-waste procedures, and contributing to the launch of the new city website

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
• Paid Experience – Earn a paycheck while you learn!
• Mentorship – Every intern is paired with City staff who guides you through the summer. 
• Real Life Work Experience – Step into the department and learn what City employees do.

TEEN INTERN - LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY

Two (2) Positions Available

Paid Internship for teens aged 16-18 years old - NO WORK EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Salary:  $17.75 per hour/NO Benefits Available

Schedule:  10 hours per week through Summer

APPLICATION DEADLINE:    Apply by May 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture. San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment. San Rafael (population 62,000) is a full-service city with a city council/city manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget of $193 million. The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment.

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.” City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience.

The San Rafael Public Library is hiring Teen Interns (2 Positions Available) for the Summer Lunch at the Library Program.  This important initiative helps ensure that youth in the City of San Rafael have access to free, healthy lunches throughout the summer.  As a Lunch at the Library Intern, you will support a variety of program activities while working under the direction of library staff, gaining valuable experience and contributing to your community.  All City of San Rafael teens age 16-18 are encouraged to apply.  NO PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

The Teen Intern is an energetic and dependable individual who enjoys engaging with diverse children an families (ages 0-12) and teens (ages 12-18).  The Teen Intern will arrive on time with a positive attitude, is able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, communicate well with library staff and community members, and is open to learning new skills.  They are willing to begin and end each workday at the library, participate in off-site outreach, assist in preparing and breaking down materials for each shift, and help track program statistics.  Above all, they foster a welcoming and inclusive environment, ensuring all community members feel accepted at the library.

This position performs the following essential job duties (including but not limited to):

• Attend orientations and trainings.
• Set up pop-up outreach site, track book distribution, and lead interactive off-site program.
• Promote the library's Summer Reading Challenge.
• Lead activities with children and parents.
• Lunch at the Library is a joint partnership between the library and a federally funded program.  Teen interns will be expected to learn and adhere to all Federal guidelines, as well as San Rafael Public Library policies and procedures.

• June 15, 2026 to August 7, 2026
• Required Schedule:  Monday thru Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• The total time commitment is 10 hours of required training and 60 hours of regularly scheduled shifts over 7 weeks.
• Interns must be able to complete all 10 hours of training and 60 hours to be considered for the internship opportunity.

• Teenager aged 16-18 years old.
• City of San Rafael resident.
• Minors (ages 16-17) MUST obtain a work permit from their school in order to participate in this paid internship.
• YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OLD BY JUNE 1, 2026, TO APPLY.

City of San Rafael application is required. A City of San Rafael application is required. Resumes do not substitute for the City of San Rafael application. To file an application, go online to www.calopps.org. Select “Member Agencies”. Select “San Rafael”. Follow this link to apply for this position:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20733469. 

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the interview process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.

Please call 415-485-3386 for more information

The Public Works Department is responsible for operating, maintaining, and improving the City’s public infrastructure – streets, water, storm, public buildings, the City’s fleet, trees, parks, and traffic signals. The Department also reviews plans and inspects construction of public improvements to serve private residential and commercial development and plans the capital and operating budgets.

The Department is seeking to hire engineering and public administration interns to provide support for several programs as described below: