The City of Santa Clarita is committed to providing college students with a challenging and meaningful work experience. The City offers unique opportunities for students to gain hands-on and in-depth experience in a variety of disciplines related to local, regional, state, and federal government operations. We provide real-world work assignments, which provide interns the opportunity to work side-by-side with professional City staff committed to teamwork and providing superior municipal services to the community of Santa Clarita.
Salary:
$20.06 - $25.41, Undergraduate Level
This position is expected to work an average of 18 hours per week. The anticipated duration of this internship is approximately 6 to 12 months, but may end earlier or be extended depending on department needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviews and maintains various internal and external Human Resources content to ensure information accuracy and coordinates necessary updates
- Assists with division reporting and grant support activities by gathering and reviewing information for accuracy, coordinating content review and approval processes, researching funding opportunities, reviewing requirements and deadlines, and supporting the preparation and publication of reports and proposals
- Provides relevant project updates and actively participates in department and division meetings
- Assists with planning and coordinating employee events and activities to support engagement and participation
- Prepares materials such as charts, graphics, and illustrations for presentations and reports
- Analyzes and prepares recommendations related to process efficiency
- Assists with budget-related tasks, such as expenditure tracking and forecasting
- Establishes positive working relationships with City employees, outside agencies, and the public
- May provide administrative and project support, as needed
If you are currently an undergraduate student or recent graduate studying Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field, and are interested in gaining meaningful hands-on work experience at the local government level, this opportunity may be for you.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments, may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.
All offers of employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees.
As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.
In addition, part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) employees may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment.
This is not a designated Retired Annuitant position. If you are a California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree, you may be required to reinstate into CalPERS.
The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer
