INTERN - P/T

Intern Opportunity

Come join our team at the City of Newport Beach! Currently, the City is hiring interns in the Community Development Department. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future Intern vacancies as they occur throughout the City.

Selection components:

• Application Evaluation - Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of Tuesday, April 28, 2026, or at 150 applications- whichever occurs first. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This position will remain open until filled.
• Online Examination - The most qualified applicants will be invited to take an online exam. This exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of April 26, 2026. Top scoring applicants will be invited to an interview.
• Virtual Interview - Tentatively scheduled for the week of May 4, 2026.

Schedule: This position will work a minimum of 16 - 20 hours per week Monday through Friday.

Please see online job description for a more detailed description of specific job duties.

Please see online job description for a more detailed description of specific job qualifications.

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience: One year of paid or unpaid experience in the public sector is desirable.
• Education: High school graduation or equivalent with current enrollment of a degree program. Enrollment in graduate school is highly desirable.
• License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record may be required.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered. Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.