Paid BOS Legislative Intern​/YAC Coordinator - 4th District (La Quinta)

Legislative Intern/ Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Coordinator

The County of Riverside's Board of Supervisor's is currently seeking a paid Legislative Intern/ Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Coordinator. The in-person student internship position is based in La Quinta and offers a flexible work week consisting of approximately 18-20 hours per week, with flexibility granted around academic obligations. The selected candidate can anticipate the internship to be two years in length.

The Legislative Intern/ Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Coordinator supports the Board of Supervisors Office and Riverside County Youth Commission by managing a district-based Youth Advisory Council, coordinating civic engagement events, and assisting with legislative, community outreach, and youth development activities.

Under supervision, assists and participates in the work performed by employees of a specific profession;
Through participation, receive supervised work experience in a specific professional vocation, and performs other related duties as required. The intern will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Facilitating YAC meetings and preparing agendas and minutes
• Coordinating youth participation in Youth in Government Day and Youth Summit
• Recruiting and onboarding student members
• Supporting district events
• Tracking attendance and service hours
• Communicating with schools and families
• Serving as a liaison between youth leaders and County leadership

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.0 GPA required. Proof of most current unofficial/official transcript with cumulative GPA must be provided at time of application as well as a resume, cover letter, and a recommendation letter.

Education:

Applicants must be currently enrolled/attending school as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior at an accredited college or university in a Bachelor's program, or Master's degree program. Areas of Study:
Accounting, Finance, Arts or Humanities, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Information Technology, Computer Science, Psychology, Sociology, or other Behavioral Sciences, Public Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Studies, or similar.

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to work with youth, families, and professionals
• Must be WIOA Eligible
• Must live within one of the 5 Riverside County Districts

Additional Desired Candidate

Qualifications:

• Experience working with youth or community programs
• Public speaking
• Leadership experience
• Event planning or coordination experience
• Interest in Government, Civic Engagement, or Public Service careers.