Student Intern (Unbenefited, Part-Time) - Council District 3 Office

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration.

The San José City Council consists of ten Councilmembers elected by district and a Mayor elected at‑large, each for four‑year terms. The Mayor and Council are responsible for representing the residents of San José, providing accountability, reviewing public policy and programs, and adopting those policies which best meet the needs of the residents, visitors, and businesses in San José.

Councilmember Anthony Tordillos of Council District 3 Office is recruiting for a part‑time Student Intern position. Are you passionate about making a difference in the community and interested in getting hands‑on experience in policy development and communications? The Office of District 3 Councilmember Anthony Tordillos is seeking college student for a paid internship to support the office’s policy, community, and outreach work. Interns will have the opportunity to gain direct experience in all facets of local government, from supporting the creation of new legislation and developing communications materials to leading on constituent casework. The internship will be 15‑19 hours per week (with flexibility to accommodate class schedules); the internship period is for 4 months, with the option to extend as agreed by the office and the intern.

Positions in these unclassified civil service classifications are appointed "at will" with no property right to continued employment. Each appointment is for a specified period‑of‑time to be determined by the appointing Councilmember and does not extend past the end of the elected official's or appointing authority's term. Assignments may be on a project basis and/or as needed basis and will not be on predetermined employment time/term limitations.

Position Duties:

The council intern will work closely with the office’s Legislative, Communications, and Community Relations Directors to support the councilmember’s work in the community and on the city council. Among other things, the intern will:

• Conduct policy research to support the councilmember’s legislative priorities and draft well‑written reports and memos summarizing findings
• Assist in the creation of social media content, physical materials, and the biweekly newsletter
• Staff the councilmember at meetings and support the planning and execution of District 3 community events and townhalls
• Lead on constituent casework by working with city staff, community organizations, and government agencies to address resident concerns
• Attend meetings on behalf of the office with neighborhood associations and local agencies, take notes, and provide updates on any necessary follow‑up.

Questions:

• Question # 1 - Why are you interested in working in local government, and more specifically for the District 3 council office?
• Question # 2 - What would you like to get out of your internship with the District 3 council office (for example, more familiarity with specific policy areas, experience working on social media content, knowledge of District 3neighborhoods, etc.)?

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experiences:

Any combination equivalent to completion of high school and current enrollment in an accredited college or university in undergraduate or graduate program.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the state of California may be required in performing job duties.

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application, resume, cover letter, and answers to the job-specific questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional steps of the selection process may consist of one or more interviews.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

This posting/recruitment will remain open until vacancy is filled. Applications are reviewed continuously; therefore, we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.