UNPAID STUDENT INTERNSHIP with various departments (Intern Pool)

Salary: $0.00 Hourly Location : Throughout Riverside County Job Type: Intern Job Number: 26-13894-07T Department: Human Resources Opening Date: 09/08/2026 Closing Date: 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section. ABOUT THE POSITIONPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSTING IS NOT AN ACTIVE RECRUITMENT*This posting serves as an intern pool in the event that a County department requests a list of candidates and applying to this posting does not guarantee placement. Under supervision, assists and participates in the work performed by employees of a specific professions; through participation, receives supervised work experience in a specific professional vocation; and performs other related duties as required. Incumbents of this class are current undergraduate or graduate students with a major study area directed towards a specific profession and departmental assignments. The incumbents are employed by County departments and are provided in-service training through participation in the actual duties and responsibilities assigned professional employees. A partial list of typical professions that Student Interns may participate in includes accounting, administration, law, human resources, planning, probation, and social work. The Internship Team uses this as an intern pool to select candidates for an internship that may not require a recruitment to be posted. We will monitor this pool and select candidates for internships based upon their scope of interest, education, and matches the department needs. We encourage you to continue checking the website and apply directly to positions that become available and are posted as an active recruitment. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES(Depending on the area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following) Assist and participate in the day-to-day assigned work of professional employees. Assist and participate in special research, studies, surveys, and investigations; assist and participate in the compilation, tabulation, and analysis of information and data. Assist and participate in the preparation of briefs, reports, evaluations, specifications, and plans Attend divisional and departmental staff meetings; prepare reports of suggestions and comments of observations regarding the various aspects of the department and program. May perform sub-professional assignments in support of professional staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSCumulative Grade Point Average: Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Proof of most current unofficial/official transcript with cumulative GPA must be provided at time of application. Education: Current enrollment in, or recently graduated from, a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited college or university in a program relevant to the specific internship. Some positions may require current enrollment in an accredited graduate school program. Recent graduates are eligible to intern for up to one year from their graduation date. Knowledge of: The goals and functions of the specific profession to which assigned; use of computer hardware and software as needed to accurately perform duties. Ability to: Take direction and supervision; benefit and learn rapidly from on-the-job training; think logically and write clearly and concisely; compile data, perform arithmetical computations, analyze statistical data and prepare reports; learn to operate and use specialized equipment; maintain cooperative relations with co-workers and the public. All applicants, including alumni, are required to include a current resume and most recent unofficial/official transcript. Document(s) must be uploaded as attachments at time of application to be considered. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONWhat'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. Applicants meeting specific department requirements may be referred at any time to fulfill department requests. General Information For more information, please contact 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 or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.APPLICATION INFORMATIONVeteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. 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 veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules, dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime, standby/on-call shifts, and/or travel; however, scheduling, shift assignments, overtime work, standby/on-call duty, and travel obligations are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule, overtime and standby/on-call expectations, and travel obligations. Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary PeriodAs an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, 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. BENEFIT PROGRAM: TMP Temporary employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount. A list of benefits for employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is available 01 I understand that I will be required to submit to a background check and must successfully pass it to be hired. YesNo02 I understand that I must be enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or university, or have a graduation date that does not exceed twelve months during the duration of the internship. YesNo03 I agree that my application will be evaluated based on information submitted by me at the time of application. I have read and understand the information on the job posting for which I am applying. YesNo04 I understand that my application must be complete prior to clicking the SUBMIT button AND that no changes may be made after my application is submitted YesNo05 Do you have, or are you able to arrange reliable transportation to work? YesNo06 Are you a currently enrolled college student? YesNo07 Are you able to supply an unofficial transcript and proof of current enrollment for each school term that you hold the internship? YesNo08 Select your current student status I am a currently enrolled college student I am a recent college graduate with a graduation date not exceeding twelve months I am not a currently enrolled college student and have not recently graduated within the past twelve months09 What is your status as an employee with the County of Riverside? I am a regular status employee with the County of Riverside. I am currently a temporary employee with the County of Riverside. I am currently a per diem employee with the County of Riverside. I am currently a seasonal employee with the County of Riverside. I do not currently work for the County of Riverside.10 What is your current GPA? Less than 2.02.0 to 2.4992.5 to 2.9993.0 to 3.4993.5 to 3.9994.0 or greater11 Select your current year in school: I am not currently in school and have not recently graduated within the past twelve Freshman undergraduate Sophomore undergraduate Junior undergraduate Senior undergraduate Graduate Student in a Masters or Doctoral Program I am not currently in school but recently graduated within the past twelve months12 What area of study most closely matches your major or degree? Public or Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Studies, or similar Engineering or similar SciencesInformation Technology, Computer Science, or similar Psychology, Sociology, or other Behavioral Science Arts or Humanities Other Degree not listed13 Select the duration of internship you are interested in. (This is for informational purposes only.) Select one. I am unsure. Up to 3 monthsMore than 3 months, up to 6 monthsMore than 6 months, up to 9 monthsMore than 9 months, up to 1 year More than 1 year, up to 2 yearsMore than 2 years, up to 3 yearsMore than 3 years, up to 4 years 4 years or more14 Select your preferred regional work location: (Placement is based on department needs.) Select one. Western Region (Riverside, Corona, Norco, Perris, Moreno Valley, and surrounding cities) Southern Region (Elsinore, Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee) Mid-County Region (Beaumont, Banning, Hemet, San Jacinto) Any/All15 Are you willing to work in Blythe, California ( Blythe is located 225 miles east of Los Angeles and 150 miles west of Phoenix, Arizona)? YesNo16 Are you willing to work in the desert locations of the County of Riverside (Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indio, Coachella and surrounding cities)? YesNo17 Do you fluently speak and write in Spanish? YesNo18 Per Government Code section 31000.11, individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth are encouraged to apply and will be given priority in the hiring process."Are you eligible to receive this hiring preference based on Government Code 31000.11?(Select "Yes" only if you belong to one of the above mentioned categories and upload supporting documentation for verification) YesNoRequired Question