Intern

Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Apply NOW for a Spring 2027 Internship! The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for an Intern position. Interns may work up to 19 hours per week for a period of up to one year.

Internships may be available in:

• Mayor and City Council offices
• Engineering and Public Works
• Parks, Recreation & Waterfront
• Planning & Development
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• City Manager's Office
• Public Safety (Police, Fire)
• and more!

Explore your future in public service through hands-on experience!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Interns must meet the following:

• Currently enrolled full-time or part-time in an accredited college or university in an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree program; OR
• Obtained a degree within the last twelve (12) months; OR
• Must meet requirements as stipulated for an educational, certification, or licensure program

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be received by Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST and must include a completed application with the education section accurately filled out AND responses to all supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. ***If you do not answer the supplemental questions accurately, you will be automatically disqualified.***Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format. Please be aware of unauthorized job postings and communications. Applications will only be accepted via GovernmentJobs.com and we will only email candidates from the governmentjobs.com or berkeleyca.gov domain. If you encounter a suspicious job post or communication, please alert us at hr@berkeleyca.gov.

EXAM PROCESS

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the application close date)
• Supplemental Questionnaire Review

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews. Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.

Benefits

Benefits are not offered for this classification.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history, educational credentials and degrees, certificates, registrations, and licenses including driver's license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans’ status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.