The Board of Supervisors has a paid internship opportunity for a Legislative Intern to join their Second District. The focus of the internship will be to provide office support and assist administratively with special projects led by senior staff. The intern will gain a broad overview of how business is conducted in a local elected office. They will learn about the county legislative process and will gain experience related to the Brown Act, public meetings, ordinance implementation, and interactions between local, state, and federal jurisdictions. The in-person student internship position is based in Riverside County's Second District and offers a flexible work week consisting of approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility granted around academic obligations. The selected candidate can anticipate the internship to span up to one year in length.  Under supervision, assists and participates in the work performed by employees of a specific profession; through participation, receives supervised work experience in a specific professional vocation; and performs other related duties as required. The legislative intern responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: * Providing general office support * Assisting administratively with special projects * Producing letters of recognition and certificates/proclamations  * Answering office phones * Interacting with constituents in a professional manner * Representing the Supervisor at events and/or meetings Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.5 GPA required. Proof of most current unofficial/official transcript with cumulative GPA must be provided at time of application.  Education: Applicants must be currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or university in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program or preparing to transfer to a Bachelor's program during the entire duration of the internship. Areas of Study: Political Science, Public or Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Studies or similar; Psychology, Sociology or other Behavioral studies, Arts or Humanities, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or similar.  Minimum Qualifications: * Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite * Ability to work in a confidential environment * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Valid driver's license and auto insurance * Availability to work 20 hours per week Desired Qualifications: * Strong interest in local government * Pursuing degree that aligns with a career in government or elected office * Knowledge of Canva, Hootsuite, or similar programs * Professional demeanor * Preference will be given to candidates who reside or go to school in the Second District All applicants are required to include a resume and most recent unofficial/official transcript. Document(s) must be uploaded as attachments at time of application to be considered.   Veteran's Preference The County of Riverside has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 or NGB-22 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for Veteran's Preference. Policy is available here:  https://rivcocob.org/sites/g/files/aldnop311/files/2023-05/C-3%2004-04-2023_0.pdf  What's Next? This recruitment is open to all applicants currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or university or who have recently graduated within the past twelve months. No late applications will be permitted and changes or alterations cannot be accepted. Resumes that include job descriptions and duties copied from the job classification will not be considered. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application. Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. General Information For more information, please contact vsandoval@rivco.org  If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.