INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Gain hands-on experience working for a local elected official.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Gain hands-on experience working for a local elected official.
Supervisor Barger’s office is always looking for eager, dedicated 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 $17.50 – $22.98 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
Working with Staff
Shadow and collaborate with policy or field staff members