Intern/Management Intern

Internship Opportunity

The City of Citrus Heights is seeking motivated and enthusiastic Interns and Management Interns to gain hands-on experience in local government administration and contribute to meaningful projects that support the City's operations and the community we serve.

This is an excellent opportunity for a current college student or recent graduate interested in public administration, government, business administration, law enforcement, human resources, sustainability, community development, economic development, general services, or a related field. The Intern/Management Intern will work closely with City leadership and staff across multiple departments and will have the opportunity to learn how a municipal organization operates.

The ideal candidate is curious, analytical, organized, collaborative, and eager to learn. This position is designed to provide exposure to a broad range of governmental functions while allowing the intern to take ownership of assigned projects.

This is a temporary, part-time position limited to a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. This position is not eligible for benefits beyond those required by law. Hours will vary depending upon the position and department assigned. The City currently has paid and unpaid (volunteer) positions available. For paid positions, placement is dependent upon qualifications (see the Minimum Qualifications section below). The current pay rate for paid positions is as follows:

Intern: $16.90 / Hour Management Intern: $18.59 - $23.24 / Hour

You may be a strong candidate for this exciting opportunity if you enjoy:

• Figuring out how to solve problems.
• Turning information into useful recommendations.
• Working on projects from beginning to end.
• Learning how different City departments work together.
• Asking thoughtful questions and looking for better ways to do things.
• Working with data, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Communicating with people at different levels of an organization.
• Learning about careers in local government and public administration.

Examples Of Duties

This is an opportunity to gain practical experience in a dynamic local-government environment. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to the operational, administrative, and policy functions that support a municipal organization.

Depending on organizational needs and the intern's interests and skills, assignments may include:

Administrative Services Department

The Administrative Services Department serves as an internal customer service provider of integrated services including human resources, finance, information technology, and risk management.

• Finance : The Finance Division is responsible for maintaining and reporting the city's accounting systems, completing required financial reporting, managing the city's financial investments, budget preparation and implementation.
• Human Resources : The Human Resources Division is responsible for implementing the city's mission, vision, and core values, as well as recruiting, hiring, and retaining a talented workforce.
• Information Technology : The Information Technology Division is responsible for supporting the city's network, data, and application systems.

City Clerk's Office

• The City Clerk's Office has a broad range of responsibilities. As the manager of the City Council's business records and actions, the City Clerk's Office provides comprehensive information to the community and the internal organization. In addition to the traditional responsibilities of overseeing the City Council's business records, the Clerk's Office manages the election process and maintains record management for the organization.

General Services Department

• Public Works & Engineering : The Public Works and Engineering Division focuses primarily on projects and programs that affect the city right-of-way. Right-of-ways exist in places where infrastructure is built. Typical rights-of-way include roadways, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and easements for power or telephone lines and drainage facilities. Development project review, drainage and storm water services, street maintenance, traffic investigation, and permits for encroachment, street use, and transportation are all a part of this division.
• Community Services : The Community Services Division is comprised of garbage and recycling services, transit services, streetlight and traffic signal maintenance, customer service support, landscape maintenance, graffiti removal services, and grant administration. Service Requests may be made using SeeClickFix or downloading the app from