Management Internship Program Job Listing at City of Escondido in Escondido, CA (Job ID 261449)

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Purpose of Program

The City of Escondidos Management Internship Program was designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of local government. Specifically, the program is geared toward students who have a desire of obtaining a career in local government with intent of giving them hands on learning experience. The program is designed to recruit talented students into the organization and prepare them for successful careers in local government.

Qualifications

Participants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Must have completed at least two years of college education and be enrolled in a college class that requires participation in an internship program.
Be a current graduate student attending a college or university.
Per FLSA compliance, all interns must receive academic credit from their college or university.
Selected candidates are required to complete a LiveScan background check at no cost to the student, which must be completed prior to participation in the Management Internship Program.
Duration & Schedule

A typical semester internship will result in a four (4) month commitment to the City. During this four month commitment, students can expect to rotate between two to four (2-4) departments of their choice. Rotational assignments will benefit students by allowing them to gain exposure to City practices and procedures.

Departments will work with the student to develop a mutually beneficial schedule, with the understanding that the student has school commitments. If the student has minimum hour requirements through their school program, departments will work together to meet those needs. A typical semester internship will result in an average of eight (8) hours per week, which results in approximately 120-150 hours of commitment to the City of Escondido.

Curriculum

Rotations for each student may vary depending on their area of study. Generally, a student can expect to spend four (4) weeks in each department of their choice.

Students can expect to learn a key base for learning in each of these departments of their choice.

Selection Process

All interested applicants must submit a completed City of Escondido Volunteer/Internship Application. The applicant must also submit a written statement regarding their interest in local government and their selected departments of choice must be attached to the application. Two references must also be provided.