Public Administration Support Intern (Unpaid Intern)

Position

Public Administration Support Intern - OC Community Resources (unpaid internship)

Deadline to ApplyThe deadline for this recruitment is Friday, May 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PST).

OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES (OCCR)
OC Community Resources (OCCR) consists of six Programs: Administrative Services, OC Animal Care, OC Community Services, OC Housing & Community Development, OC Parks, and OC Public Libraries. Together, these programs advance OC Community Resources commitment to connecting people with resources.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Strategic Operations and Professional Standards teamprovides critical support and guidance to all OCCR programs. The team ensures items brought to the Board of Supervisors adhere to County rules and policies, responds to Public Records Act requests, monitors and analyzes pending state and federal legislation, and manages government affairs activities. SOPS also maintains and develops Departmental policies and procedures, supports audit activities, and leads special projects.

Interns will receive:

• Structured orientation to departmental operations, administrative procedures, and workplace expectations.
• Training in standard office practices.
• Instruction and support in the creation, formatting, and maintenance of forms and templates.
• Guidance on the use of department-specific systems, software, and office tools.
• Opportunities to observe staff and become familiar with routine administrative functions.
• Regular supervision and check-ins to provide direction, clarify expectations, and offer feedback.
• Assignment of duties in a progressive manner, with support provided as proficiency increases.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, assisting SOPS with one or more of the following assignments or projects:

• Provide administrative support by preparing or creating files, forms, spreadsheets, reports, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Conducting research, analysis, and draft reports/findings on special projects.
• Assist staff with day-to-day operations.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicantsmust be current college students enrolled in an accredited college/university or be a recent graduate (6 months) with an interest in pursuing a career in the public sector and/or in gaining experience within an office/administrative environment.

SKILLSAND QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking applicants with the following qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and dependable.
• Eager to gain professional experience.
• Able to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Reliable, outgoing and able to work independently.
• Experienced in Internet use and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.

TIME COMMITMENT
We can meet college internship timeline requirements, or a minimum of 15 – 20 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months. Hours may be scheduled Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Summer placement of a shorter duration may be available. Applicants able to schedule the maximum hours/duration listed for this internship typically gain a more in-depth experience.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO INTERN
Although this is an unpaid internship that does not lead to paid employment or include employee benefits, students and recent graduates are offered an excellent opportunity to:

• Build resumes/work history and explore career options
• Apply skills and knowledge acquired in an academic setting to the workplace
• Intern with one of the premier employers in the region
• Fulfill college/university internship requirements
• Network with professionals in their field of interest

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to their application. The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals, to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments, and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Learn more about what to include in a cover letterHERE.

Applications that do not include a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts will not be considered.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND SCREENING/REFERENCE CHECK
The background screening requires the applicant’s full legal name, date of birth, address and U.S. Social Security number. Turn-around time for the background screening is approximately 72 hours.


EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile atwww.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For additional internship postings, please check our Web site at the following link:https://hrs.ocgov.com/careers/volunteer-intern/internships/internship-opportunities

Clickherefor additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact (714) 834-2555 or countyoforangeinterns@ceo.oc.gov Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.