Summer Student Intern

Position: Summer Student Intern - No Experience Required
This recruitment is open for current high school students only.

Final filing date: march 27th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., or first 100 applications (whichever occurs first)

Applications must be submitted online

About the city: the city of san pablo is located in the san francisco bay area and has a population of approximately 29,000. The city is seeking energetic individuals with a positive "can-do" attitude who enjoys working in a diverse community.

About the position: the city of san pablo is seeking summer interns to provide administrative and/or direct service support to a city department or division while gaining exposure to and knowledge of the entire city government, its structure, and inner workings. For additional information about the position, see the job description page of the city's website.

This is an "at will" employment opportunity with the city, without expectation of indefinite employment, and where the employment agreement may be terminated at any time without cause and within the total discretion of the appointing authority.

Other requirements:

The program is nine weeks from approximately june 15 - august 14, 2026. Interns work up to 20 hours a week monday- friday, in-person and remote work, depending on the needs of the department or division. Work readiness training may be offered the week prior to the start of the program.

A mandatory program orientation will be held on the first day of the program.

The program ends with a mandatory presentation to city council on monday, august 3rd or monday, august 17th, 2026. The successful candidate having been offered employment, if a minor, must have a valid work permit.

The successful candidate having been offered employment will be required to have a bank account to their name for direct deposit payment. No exceptions. Parent/guardian bank accounts are not accepted, and live checks will not be issued. A voided check or direct deposit slip with the candidate's name must be submitted upon request.

The successful candidate having been offered employment will undergo background investigation and fingerprinting. Minors will be required to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Candidate must be cleared prior to start date.

The successful candidate having been offered employment will need to present valid identification, which may include one or more of the following: u.s. Passport, school photo , driver's license, ca , social security card, and/ or birth certificate. Please do not submit any of these until requested to do so.

Experience and training: no experience required, but an ideal candidate will have a great attitude, willingness to learn, and currently be enrolled in high school or ged program or be a recent high school graduate.

Required license and certificate: none required.

How to apply:

applications will only be accepted online at  For general questions, call the human resources division at . Applications must be submitted to  by the date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications not submitted by the posted date and time will not be considered. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the subsequent phases of the selection process.

Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee the advancement in any phase of the selection process. Final selection will be made from an eligibility list.

Recruitment timeline: although dates may change, we suggest planning your calendar accordingly, as these are currently the only interview dates. Interviews: week of april 6th, 2026, start date: june 15th, 2026.

Background investigation and pre-employment medical examination: successful candidates will undergo a complete background investigation and fingerprinting. Americans with disabilities act (ada): please contact the human resources department on, or before, the filing deadline if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process. Every attempt will be made to consider your request (medical documentation must be provided upon request).

Immigration reform & control act: in accordance with the immigration reform and control act of 1986, all potential employees will be required to provide proof of united state citizenship or authorization to work in the united states. Drug-free workplace policy: in accordance with the drug-free workplace act of 1988, it is the objective of the city of san pablo to achieve a drug-free workplace.

The city of san pablo is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, and disability except where dictated by the requirements of the job.