Supervisor Lisa Gauthier - District 4 - Intern II

Supervisor Lisa Gauthier – District 4 - Intern II

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Supervisor Lisa Gauthier – District 4 - Intern II

Salary

$23.24 - $29.05 Hourly

Location

County of San Mateo, CA

Job Type

Extra Help

Job Number

I053FL

Department

Board of Supervisors

Opening Date

04/28/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

OT

• Description

• Benefits

Description

San Mateo County Supervisor Lisa Gauthier, representing District 4, is looking for a year-round intern to perform a variety of administrative and social media functions in her District Office.

Interns will gain on-the-job experience under the guidance of the Supervisor and her office of Legislative Aides.

Examples Of Duties

• Learn the workings of County Government

• Prepare memos on various local government topics

• Handle constituent questions and concerns

• Attend internal and external meetings

• Engage in social media outreach

• Plan and help develop website information and outreach

• Collaborate on District 4 projects

• Answer office phone and take notes as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To apply, the following criteria must be met:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must possess a high school diploma or educational equivalent

• Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation prior to employment

• Preferred: Resident of District 4 (East Palo Alto, Redwood City, Menlo Park, or Unincorporated North Fair Oaks)

Ideal Candidates will possess:

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking.

• Social media or marketing experience

• Clear and effective communication, both verbal and written.

• Capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

• Proactive attitude towards learning and seeking out new challenges.

• Professionalism, reliability, and ethical conduct.

• Adaptability to changing project requirements and environments.

• Genuine passion for community and local government involvement.

Work Schedule: This is an onsite role, with up to five in-office days per week as determined by work needs and scheduled by your supervisor.

Verification: All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Application/Examination

Selection Procedures: After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the District Office may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the recruitment process. You must attach the following:

• Resume (one page PDF only)

• Cover Letter (optional)

• Applications without these attachments will be considered incomplete and may not move forward in the hiring process.

NOTE: Extra-help assignments are at-will and the employee is paid on an hourly basis. Some extra-help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment.[DH1] (

Please visit the County Benefits website for benefits information applicable to ACA-eligible extra help employees ( .

Employer

County of San Mateo

Address

County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 500 County Center, 4th Floor Redwood City, California, 94063-1663

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