DESCRIPTION
2024 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUTURE PUBLIC SECTOR PROFESSIONALS TO
LEARN, GROW, DEVELOP NEW SKILLS, & REFINE THEIR FUTURE PATH!
The City of Torrance is currently accepting applications for the Summer Volunteer Internship Program. Summer Interns work alongside dedicated City professionals to gain both academic and practical experience working in local government. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the City of Torrance and the exceptional services it provides to the community.
The goals of the program are to engage college students for the purpose of career exploration and civic engagement in public service. In addition, the Summer Intern will develop job skills, gain work experience, and build a professional network.
For more information on the program, click here.
The following City Departments are hosting a 2024 Summer Intern:
Office of the City Clerk - Office of the City Manager - Community Services - Public Works - Transit - Human Resources
Participants will also participate in career workshops and receive a behind the scenes tours of City Departments and Services!
Please review the various department projects by clicking here.
Hours: Summer Interns are expected to commit to an eight (8) week term of service, from June 17 - August 08, 2024. The schedule for the program is 20 hours per week to be arranged with the sponsoring departments.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education:
- Must be currently enrolled in a qualified academic institution and have completed two (2) years in good standing (junior or senior class standing, which equates to at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units completed)
OR
- Graduated in the last six (6) months with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
AND
- Possess at least a cumulative 3.0 G.P.A.
Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for highly motivated students with a sincere desire to be mentored in the area of municipal government. The ideal candidate will be reliable, flexible, and proactive. HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS
The filing period begins Tuesday, April 09, 2024 and closes Monday, April 29, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Interested candidates must apply and complete the supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs, and must include the following attachments:
Resume
and
Unofficial Transcripts
Please be sure to review the various department projects before applying.
Click here to view the projects.
Applications without all required attachments will not be reviewed.
If you have questions regarding the application process, call 310.618.2967.
SPECIAL NOTES
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Civil Service prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2967 before the test date.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a criminal history background check.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
