administrative intern

**Please note this recruitment will be accepting a limited number of applications for the position. Once the maximum number of submissions of 100 has been met, the job posting will be closed and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. If the maximum number of submissions has not been met, the job bulletin will remain open until the closing date of December 8, 2025 at 11:59PM PST.

The Long Beach Fire Department has one (1) part-time immediate openings for Administrative Intern (Non-Career) to support the Fire Prevention Bureau—Community Services Division. The Administrative Intern reports to the Division Fire Captain.

The Long Beach Fire Department has over 550 budgeted employees and increases to over 700 total employees, including both sworn and professional staff. LBFD operates an annual operating budget of approximately $189 million and a revenue budget of over $56 million. The Department consists of five bureaus: Executive, Business Operations, Fire Prevention, Operations and Support Services. Additional information on the Department can be found at

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1600 work hours over 12 months and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

Duties include:

• Assist with the coordination and execution of logistics and planning for various community events.
• Support the setup, staffing, and management of events, ensuring smooth operation and effective resource allocation.
• Prepare and organize communication materials, including flyers, invitations, and informational documents.
• Handle arrangements for VIPs and event guests, ensuring their needs are met and providing exceptional hospitality.
• Oversee the coordination and deployment of Fire apparatus resources for community events.
• Engage with community partners, including LBUSD schools, non-profits, and other departmental agencies, to facilitate and enhance community-facing events.

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in junior or senior standing (proof of completion of 90 quarter units or 60 semester units required) with a major in Fire Science, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.0 or (proof required) OR
• Currently enrolled in graduate-level courses (proof required) with a major in Fire Science, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university (proof required) OR

• Recently graduated (within one year of application submission date) from an undergraduate program with a major as described above from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.0 or higher (proof required).

• Required proofs must be uploaded to the online application in PDF format at the time of filing.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Skill to operate a large vehicle and trailer safely and effectively
• EMT Certification
• Minimal experience with construction and tools
• Forklift Certified
• Degree in Fire Science

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Monday, December 8, 2025. To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and proof of education. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting

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In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. This information is available in an alternative format by request at the agency contact on the bulletin. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the agency two (2) business days prior, if applicable.

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