Student Intern II Assist & Grow in County Projects

Description

, you may reach out to them directly.

The Student Intern classification is a County-wide classification. Duties are defined by the internship level and the various departments to which the students are assigned. Students can advance in both level and pay based on education and operational needs.

Description

Important Note:
Applications are reviewed on an "as-needed" basis as departments submit requests. After six (6) months the application is inactivated; however, you may re-apply to the program. If additional information is required or your application is accepted into the program, you will receive an email. If you are interested in interning with a specific department , you may reach out to them directly.

The Student Intern classification is a County-wide classification. Duties are defined by the internship level and the various departments to which the students are assigned. Students can advance in both level and pay based on education and operational needs.

The Student Internship Program nurtures the educational and professional development of promising job candidates, which may lead to a longer retention of the individual as a County employee. A successful internship program enhances the County's image among the student population, encouraging more students to apply in the future.

Typical Tasks

Student Intern, Level II is for Freshman or Sophomore year college students, community college students, or vocational school students who have completed high school. Interns at this level are closely supervised and work as assistants. Students are responsible for learning the Agency's or Department's policies, procedures, and methods of operations; collecting and tabulating data; and learning how to interpret such. In addition, Level II Student Interns are able to evaluate information gained in accordance with established policies and procedures and assist professional staff in ongoing project work.

This recruitment requires the submission of an online application. No paper applications will be accepted. Computers are available for applicants to apply online at the County Government Center, 70 West Hedding Street, 8th Floor, East Wing, San Jose, CA 95110, during normal business hours.

To Apply, Attach

• A copy of your unofficial transcript, official transcript, or a letter from your admissions office that displays your name, school information, declared major, grade point average, and total units/hours accumulated.
  
  Please Note:
  
  For verification purposes, we reserve the right to request official documentation.
• A current class schedule that includes your name, course dates (start/end date), and school information on it or a letter from the admissions office. This will fulfill proof of enrollment in high school, college, or proof of graduation within the last six months, from the date of graduation. This document is separate from the transcript.

• Have a legal right to work in the United States;
• Be enrolled in an accredited institution or a school licensed by a state agency or have graduated from such an institution or school within the last six months;
• Have an overall grade point average of at least 2.5 on a four-point scale;
• Submit a completed application for employment, unofficial transcript, and proof of enrollment or course schedule for the current school session.

• Prior to hiring a student or recent graduate into one of the intern classifications, departments need to verify both the student's status…