Paid BOS Legislative Intern/YAC Coordinator - 5th District

Summary

Legislative Intern/ Youth Advisory Council (YAC) CoordinatorThe 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 minutesCoordinating youth participation in Youth in Government Day and Youth SummitRecruiting and onboarding student membersSupporting district eventsTracking attendance and service hoursCommunicating with schools and familiesServing as a liaison between youth leaders and County leadershipMinimum qualifications include:Minimum cumulative grade point average: 2.5 GPA requiredProof 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 letterEducation: 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 programAreas 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 similarStrong verbal and written communicationAbility to work with youth, families, and professionalsMust be WIOA EligibleMust live within one of the 5 Riverside County DistrictsAdditional desired candidate qualifications include:Experience working with youth or community programsPublic speakingLeadership experienceEvent planning or coordination experienceInterest in Government, Civic Engagement, or Public Service careersFor more information, please contact Angela Gonzales at AGonzales@rivco.org.

Job Description

Legislative Intern/ Youth Advisory Council (YAC) CoordinatorThe 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 minutesCoordinating youth participation in Youth in Government Day and Youth SummitRecruiting and onboarding student membersSupporting district eventsTracking attendance and service hoursCommunicating with schools and familiesServing as a liaison between youth leaders and County leadershipMinimum qualifications include:Minimum cumulative grade point average: 2.5 GPA requiredProof 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 letterEducation: 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 programAreas 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 similarStrong verbal and written communicationAbility to work with youth, families, and professionalsMust be WIOA EligibleMust live within one of the 5 Riverside County DistrictsAdditional desired candidate qualifications include:Experience working with youth or community programsPublic speakingLeadership experienceEvent planning or coordination experienceInterest in Government, Civic Engagement, or Public Service careersFor more information, please contact Angela Gonzales at AGonzales@rivco.org.