LEGISLATIVE INTERN - DISTRICT 4 - County of Riverside - Coachella, CA
The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County, certain special districts and the Housing Authority. The Board enacts ordinances and resolutions, adopts the annual budget, approves contracts, appropriates funds, determines land use zoning for the unincorporated area, appoints certain County officers and members of various boards and commissions.
The Legislative Internship is an ideal opportunity for college students to gain hands-on experience working in the fast-paced world of elected office by participating in the County Executive and Legislative process. Supervisor Benoit’s Office in the 4th District is currently accepting applications for Legislative Interns. The internships are open to full-time or part-time college students who reside in or near the 4th District.
Legislative interns will be directly responsible for overseeing the 4th District Supervisor’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC). YAC is a leadership program for high school students living in and attending high school in Riverside County. Students in this program learn about local government, take on leadership roles in the community, and voice suggestions and/or concerns about their community to the Board of Supervisors. This Internship is a part-time position (maximum 20 hours per week) with a duration of up to 2 years.
This posting is for college students living in or near Supervisorial District 4 only. Please visit http://www.countyofriverside.us/AboutTheCounty/BoardofSupervisors.aspx for more information about the Board of Supervisors and a link to find your district.
Intern Responsibilities:
- Coach and mentor at-risk youth
- Coordinate and oversee the District Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
- Supervise all YAC community events (weekdays and weekends)
- Drive YAC members to and from events and meetings within Riverside County
- Work closely with other Legislative Interns on community events and Workforce Investment Act
programs and activities
- Assist district office staff with constituent issues, correspondence, and field work
- Take on a leadership role to mentor youth between the ages of 14-18
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: *
- Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Currently enrolled full-time or part-time in college
- Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Eligible
- Must have a valid California Driver’s License
- Preference will be given to applicants that live in or in close proximity to the 4th District
Desired Attributes:
- Strong problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Ability to carry out tasks as assigned
- Professional manners
- Punctual
- Strong work ethic
- Self-starter
- This internship is grant-funded; candidates must meet the qualifications specified in the grant to be eligible.
SELECTION PROCEDURES:
Top candidates will be contacted with detailed next steps which will include but may not be limited to:
1. Submit unofficial transcripts and proof of current enrollment
2. Establish WIA eligibility though a Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) or ResCare office
3. Submit a supplemental application form and two letters of recommendation
4. Interview with district office staff
5. After interviews are completed, the district office will extend offers to the candidates of interest based on their current internship needs.
****CURRENT COUNTY EXPLOYEES AND INTERNS MUST USE THEIR EMPLOYEE SELF SERVICE ACCOUNT TO APPLY.****
Required Skills:
For specific questions regarding this position, contact the recruiter listed in this posting.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).
Required Probationary Period – As an Approved Local Merit System, the County of Riverside requires all new regular or seasonal employees to serve an initial probationary period, the duration of which is indicated in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non job-related factor.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/.
For the first 1,000 hours of work in a fiscal year, the employee is enrolled in and contributes to the County Temporary/Part-Time Employees’ Retirement Plan, which is a 401(a) defined benefit pension plan. The County also contributes to the 401(a) on behalf of the employee.
During this time, neither the employee nor the County pays into Social Security, and the employee is not enrolled in CalPERS. After 1,000 hours of work in any fiscal year, the employee and County stop contributing to the 401(a) and begin to pay into Social Security. The employee is also enrolled in CalPERS and begins to make contributions.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Coty Wellott at cwellott@rc-hr.com
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