YOUTH TASK FORCE COLLEGE SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Gilroy Police Department
20 – 25 hours per week
Bachelor’s Intern - $16.90 – $18.84 per hour
Master’s Intern - $19.56 – $21.74 per hour
This is an on-site position that actively supports department operations.
The City of Gilroy is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Join our team!
ABOUT THE POSITION
Are you a college student with a passion for making a difference in your community? Are you interested in a future career in law enforcement, public service, or community outreach? The City of Gilroy is seeking a college level Youth Task Force (YTF) Summer College Intern to work in the Gilroy Police Department Violence Prevention Unit. This is a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience, develop leadership skills and work alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to community safety and engagement. The Intern will participate and work with an experienced team and gain skills and knowledge in planning, organizing, and coordinating various youth and community projects, programs, events and tasks related to violence and gang prevention efforts.
In this exciting opportunity, the YTF Intern will work under the direction of the Youth Task Force Coordinator, and will help carry out community events, participate in community organizing, community forums, community surveying, support engagement projects, and will help lead recreational and outreach programs at San Ysidro Park. The internship is a balance of office/administrative work and hands-on work in the field.
This internship has potential to be extended to the Fall semester.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Gilroy Police Department is a progressive and forward-thinking organization that fosters career growth and seeks to utilize our employees to their fullest potential. We are devoted to ensuring the safety of our community. Our core values of respect, integrity, compassion, teamwork, innovation, and accountability are a foundation to enhancing police services, community relations, quality partnerships, and meeting the needs of our community whom we are dedicated to serve.
WORK SCHEDULE
This paid summer internship opportunity is part-time varied work schedule up to 25 hours per week. This internship schedule may have varied work hours each day to align with assigned tasks and participation in various community programs and events.
The official start and end date of the internship will be determined at the time of hire. Work hours are generally between 8:00am – 5:00pm.
“PROVIDING EXCELLENT PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY.” – GILROY POLICE DEPARTMENT
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Assist with strategic planning update and community assessment project.
- Support planning and coordination for National Night Out (August) and the Party in the Park Summer Series community events.
- Contribute to Project THRIVE initiatives, including program support, tracking activities, and assisting with reporting requirements.
- Provide general administrative and office support, including routine organizational and operational tasks.
