Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Intern (City Manager's Office)

The City of Goleta has an internship opportunity in the City Manager's Office. This opportunity will offer firsthand experience in public administration through a dynamic internship that offers a behind-the-scenes look at local government operations, strategic planning, and policy development. Interns will work closely with city leadership, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop valuable skills in communication, research, and civic engagement. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in public service, urban planning, economics, or political science.

This internship is planned for the summer months (beginning after 7/1/2025) and may extend through the Fall semester for a period no longer than six (6) months.

About The City

The City of Goleta is a thriving community with a current population of 33,000, located on the south coast of Santa Barbara County, approximately 100 miles northwest of Los Angeles and just ten miles west of downtown Santa Barbara. Stretching approximately eight square miles along a beautiful coastline within a narrow coastal plain, Goleta is a place of exceptional natural beauty nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

Typical Qualifications

Interns must meet one of the following criteria:

Enrolled full-time or part-time in an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree program at an accredited college or university, OR
Obtained an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree. OR
Meet requirements as stipulated for an educational, certification, or licensure program.

Supplemental Information

Schedule: Interns work a flexible schedule agreed upon with the City and intern. Interns will be limited to not more than 999 hours in any July through June fiscal year. Weekly schedule and hours are flexible and are to be coordinated between the City and the intern.

Classification and Salary: Interns will be paid an hourly wage as established by the City Council and shall not be eligible for other City benefits.

Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to the time of application.

Pre-Employment Process: Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, criminal history check, and LiveScan fingerprinting.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The City of Goleta is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Disaster Service Worker All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.

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