Student Intern

Student Intern

The City of Elk Grove is currently accepting applications for a Student Intern. This internship provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in civic innovation and government operations. The Civic Innovation Intern will support the Office of Civic Innovation across four active workstreams: a building redesign project, third-space and community space research, citywide performance measurement and key performance indicator (KPI) dashboard benchmarking, and AI training workshop development and delivery. Duties may also include assisting with special events, research projects, and other special assignments related to municipal operations. The intern may also assist with process improvement initiatives and efforts to streamline workflows and improve efficiency within the organization. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism. Candidates should be adaptable, eager to learn, and capable of working collaboratively in a fast-paced public sector environment. This is a temporary position expected to last until June 30, 2027, with up to 20 hours of work per week. This position is not eligible for any benefits beyond those required by law.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)

Filing Deadline: August 16, 2026, by 11:59 PM

Selection Interviews: August 26 & 31, 2026 (in person)

The City offers a competitive salary and generous benefit package including CalPERS retirement benefits, a deferred compensation match and more. Why work for the City of Elk Grove? Elk Grove is a vibrant, family-friendly community of approximately 178,124 people in the Sacramento, California region, located 14 miles south of the State Capital and 60 miles east of the Bay Area. Elk Grove is a young, ethnically diverse, modern city that was incorporated in 2000. Elk Grove has low crime, excellent schools, over 100 community parks and 28 miles of trails, plentiful dining and shopping options, numerous annual events and festivals, and over 270 sunny days per year.