Supervisor Barger’s office is always looking for eager, dedicated young public servants.
Our internship program offers a hands-on opportunity to learn about vital issues and gain experience working for a local elected official. Interns will interact with county departments, constituents, and other branches of government.
Interns will be assigned to one of the following office locations: Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley, East San Gabriel Valley, Downtown Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, or Santa Clarita Valley.
The internship is a paid position with compensation ranging from $15.30-$20.09 per hour with a maximum allotment of 20 hours per week for no longer than six months.
Candidate Qualifications
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
- Maintain an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills
- Have excellent organizational skills
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Be proficient in research techniques
- Have a working knowledge of basic office procedures and machines
- Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance
Duties & Responsibilities
Constituent Services
- Route constituent concerns to the proper staff member, county department, or other entity
- Data entry into case management software
Public Relations
- Order, organize, and process cards, certificates, and scrolls as requested.
Research
- Fact finding for ongoing projects
Office Operations
- Filing and answering phones
- Updating office material & records
- Distributing mail
For more information and to request an application, please email fifthdistrictinternship@bos.lacounty.gov.