College Intern, Administrative Services

The City of Santa Clarita is committed to providing a challenging and meaningful work experience for college students. 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. The Administrative Services intern will support administration projects, including data analytics, financial research, and budget tracking for the Finance, Information Services and Special Districts divisions.

Salary:

$20.06-25.41 (Undergrad Level)

$26.78-32.13/hour (Graduate Level)

This position is expected to work an estimated 20 to 30 hours per week. The expected duration of this internship is from February 2026 to February 2027.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts financial research, analysis, and data verification for department and/or division budgets

• Drafts, proofs, and prepares memos, reports, spreadsheets, and analyses

• Analyzes and prepares recommendations related to process efficiency

• Attends various weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings

• Prepares materials such as charts, graphics, and illustrations for presentations and reports

• Conducts research on applicable federal, state, and local regulations

• Collaborates with various staff and agencies to obtain information on assigned projects, as needed

• Assists with general administrative support, as needed

• Regularly reviews and ensures information on the employee intranet is accurate and updates webpage as needed. Responds to staff recommendations and suggestions

• Establishes positive working relationships with City employees, outside agencies, and the public

Education and Experience

If you are a current undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate in the fields of Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field and are interested in gaining meaningful, hands-on work experience at the local government level, this may be the program for you.

Knowledge and Abilities

• General understanding of governmental organizations and municipal operations

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to oversee and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and be sensitive to deadlines and changing priorities

• Strong work ethic and the ability to be self-motivated, positive, and exercise good judgment

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex problems, be an innovative and strategic thinker, identify effective solutions, make sound decisions, and implement changes

• Excellent oral and written communications

• Proficient in research techniques, survey methods, data collection, and analysis

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain extensive and accurate records, ensuring all work is completed thoroughly and professionally

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills with internal employees in a professional and timely manner

• Strong computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and other computer programs to generate letters, spreadsheets, presentations, and reports

• Reliable team player who works well independently and collaboratively

• The ability to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds

Additional Information

An online completed City application 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.

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 successful completion of 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.

In addition, College Interns may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driving record upon hire and during employment.

Part-time, temporary and seasonal (PTS) workers are at-will.

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.

The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer.