Administrative Intern / Senior Administrative Intern (Part-Time)

Internship Opportunity With The City Of Santa Ana

The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to our community.

The City of Santa Ana is currently accepting applications for the Administrative / Senior Administrative Internship program. The internship requires up to 19 hours of work per week. The program seeks dedicated students who, through their academic achievement and employment history, have demonstrated high potential for an administrative career in local government. It offers undergraduate students the opportunity to understand and gain experience working for a government agency. Graduates of the Administrative Internship Program have gone on to successful careers as professionals in a variety of public service agencies.

This is a part-time internship position. The incumbent will work an average of 19 hours per week. Work schedule is to be determined. This recruitment is open until further notice and can close at any time and without notice. There are currently ten (10) vacancies in various departments : one (1) in the Planning and Building Agency, one (1) in the Community Development Agency, one (1) in the City Clerk's Office, one (1) in Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency, one (1) in Library Services Agency, one (1) in the Information Technology Department, one (1) in the Public Works Agency, one (1) in the City Attorney's Office, one (1) in the Police Department, and one (1) in Finance and Management Services Agency. Applicants from this recruitment may also be used for future vacancies in any department within the City. PLEASE ATTACH OR INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION. IF YOU DO NOT ATTACH, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE :

• References - List names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references, one of which must be a current or former professor (you may list these in the "References" section of the application or attach a list)
• Proof of current school enrollment in an accredited curriculum. Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts in PDF format, which lists your name, your school's name, your major, and the classes in which you are currently enrolled. (i.e., Fall 2025 semester / quarter)
• Resume - please attach your resume in PDF format.

Essential functions include but are not limited to :

CITYWIDE TYPICAL DUTIES INCLUDE :

IF ASSIGNED TO THE PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY, DUTIES MAY ALSO INCLUDE :

IF ASSIGNED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE, DUTIES MAY ALSO INCLUDE :

IF ASSIGNED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DUTIES MAY ALSO INCLUDE :

IF ASSIGNED TO CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, DUTIES MAY ALSO INCLUDE :

IF ASSIGNED TO PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY, DUTIES MAY ALSO INCLUDE :

IF ASSIGNED TO THE LIBRARY SERVICES AGENCY, DUTIES MAY ALSO INCLUDE :

IF ASSIGNED TO THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT, DUTIES MAY ALSO INCLUDE :

IF ASSIGNED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, DUTIES MAY ALSO INCLUDE :

IF ASSIGNED TO CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, DUTIES MAY ALSO INCLUDE :

CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL PERFORMERS Candidates shall have a strong interest in local government; be at ease in dealing with the public and handling complaints from residents with tact and diplomacy; be detail-oriented, organized, have good time-management skills within a vibrant work environment and seek answers should none be obvious. Candidates must be