Paid BOS Legislative Intern/YAC Coordinator - 5th District

Summary

Legislative Intern/ Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Coordinator

The County of Riverside's Board of Supervisor's is currently seeking a paid Legislative Intern/ Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Coordinator. The in-person student internship position is based in Moreno Valley and offers a flexible work week consisting of approximately 18-20 hours per week, with flexibility granted around academic obligations. The selected candidate can anticipate the internship to be two years in length.

The Legislative Intern/ Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Coordinator supports the Board of Supervisors Office and Riverside County Youth Commission by managing a district-based Youth Advisory Council, coordinating civic engagement events, and assisting with legislative, community outreach, and youth development activities.

Examples of essential duties include:

• Facilitating YAC meetings and preparing agendas and minutes
• Coordinating youth participation in Youth in Government Day and Youth Summit
• Recruiting and onboarding student members
• Supporting district events
• Tracking attendance and service hours
• Communicating with schools and families
• Serving as a liaison between youth leaders and County leadership

Minimum qualifications include:

• Minimum cumulative grade point average: 2.5 GPA required
• Proof of most current unofficial/official transcript with cumulative GPA must be provided at time of application as well as a resume, cover letter, and a recommendation letter
• Education: Applicants must be currently enrolled/attending school as a Sophomore or Junior at an accredited college or university in a Bachelor's program, or Master's degree program
• Areas of study: Accounting, Finance, Arts or Humanities, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Physical or Natural Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, or other Behavioral Sciences, Public Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Studies, or similar
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to work with youth, families, and professionals
• Must be WIOA Eligible
• Must live within one of the 5 Riverside County Districts

Additional desired candidate qualifications include:

• Experience working with youth or community programs
• Public speaking
• Leadership experience
• Event planning or coordination experience
• Interest in Government, Civic Engagement, or Public Service careers

For more information, please contact Angela Gonzales at AGonzales@rivco.org.

Job Description

Legislative Intern/ Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Coordinator

The County of Riverside's Board of Supervisor's is currently seeking a paid Legislative Intern/ Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Coordinator. The in-person student internship position is based in Moreno Valley and offers a flexible work week consisting of approximately 18-20 hours per week, with flexibility granted around academic obligations. The selected candidate can anticipate the internship to be two years in length.

The Legislative Intern/ Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Coordinator supports the Board of Supervisors Office and Riverside County Youth Commission by managing a district-based Youth Advisory Council, coordinating civic engagement events, and assisting with legislative, community outreach, and youth development activities.

Examples of essential duties include:

• Facilitating YAC meetings and preparing agendas and minutes
• Coordinating youth participation in Youth in Government Day and Youth Summit
• Recruiting and onboarding student members
• Supporting district events
• Tracking attendance and service hours
• Communicating with schools and families
• Serving as a liaison between youth leaders and County leadership

Minimum qualifications include:

• Minimum cumulative grade point average: 2.5 GPA required
• Proof of most current unofficial/official transcript with cumulative GPA must be provided at time of application as well as a resume, cover letter, and a recommendation letter
• Education: Applicants must be currently enrolled/attending school as a Sophomore or Junior at an accredited college or university in a Bachelor's program, or Master's degree program
• Areas of study: Accounting, Finance, Arts or Humanities, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Physical or Natural Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, or other Behavioral Sciences, Public Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Studies, or similar
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to work with youth, families, and professionals
• Must be WIOA Eligible
• Must live within one of the 5 Riverside County Districts

Additional desired candidate qualifications include:

• Experience working with youth or community programs
• Public speaking
• Leadership experience
• Event planning or coordination experience
• Interest in Government, Civic Engagement, or Public Service careers

For more information, please contact Angela Gonzales at AGonzales@rivco.org.