Summer Internship Program

Job Description:

Summer Internship Program

Description

Description

Beginning on February 18, 2025, the City of Livermore will accept applications for our 2025 Summer College Internship Program. Apply immediately! Applications will be accepted until we receive 125 applications. For a copy of the Internship Flyer, click here .

The City of Livermore is looking for undergraduate and graduate college students and recent college graduates who are interested in gaining experience in a local city government department. Interested individuals need to submit an online application and identify which positions are of interest with a brief explanation.

The program will run from June through August/September, depending on school schedules. Summer internships with the City will be temporary employment. Interns will earn $21 per hour without benefits. Depending on assignment, interns will work 20-29 hours per week. Current enrollment in college is not a requirement for these opportunities. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.

Examples of Important and Essential Functions

The City of Livermore is offering summer internship opportunities in the following Department/Divisions:

Airport Division

The Livermore Airport (LVK) is a General Aviation Reliever Airport which serves private, business and corporate tenants and customers. LVK serves primarily the Tri-Valley region with a population of over 300,000 residents. Most of the Airport's 460 tenants are Livermore and Pleasanton residents.

Building Division

The Building Division provides plan review and field inspections of buildings to ensure a safe, accessible and energy efficient environment throughout our community. The Division regulates local and State laws related to building construction, maintenance, use, repair and rehabilitation. This includes enforcement of the City's Development Code and Municipal Code through our Neighborhood Preservation section, and state mandated energy conservation, disabled access, and housing laws. These objectives are accomplished through administration of public outreach and technical assistance programs, as well as building code regulation.

The Building Division also manages the City's Permit Center. The Permit Center coordinates and streamlines the development review and construction permit process. Applications for construction projects are submitted to the Permit Center, where the review process is coordinated among several departments and regulatory agencies. This provides the customer with a comprehensive single point of contact throughout the entire review and permit process.

City Clerk’s Office

The City Clerk's Office is the primary point of contact for the public and staff regarding City Council actions. They respond to public requests for records and maintain and produce documents that enable the public to participate in local government.

This internship will provide an introduction to local government including preparing for City Council meetings, aiding in managing city records, learning general office skills, and providing customer service via phone and email to both internal staff and the general public.

City Manager’s Office

The City Manager’s Office is responsible for the operational activities of all City departments. It implements policies and procedures at all levels of City government to ensure the City Council’s community vision becomes reality.

Emergency Management

Livermore Emergency Management designs, facilitates, and implements programs and training that promote economic recovery, social stability, and “whole community” resilience before, during, and after a disaster. This is done by utilizing the 4 elements of the Emergency Management Cycle: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. Emergency management ensures that methods and procedures are in place to quickly transition from a daily management to emergency management posture. Emergency Management IS NOT emergency response.

This internship will conduct public outreach, emergency planning, data gathering, etc. The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter and can work under minimal supervision.

Engineering Division

The Engineering Division ensures that public infrastructure (transportation systems, storm drainage, water supply, sewage collection and treatment, public buildings, landscaped areas, golf courses and airport) meets community requirements.

This internship will conduct field investigations, quantity and fee calculations, read construction drawings, simple engineering calculations, and review and prepare encroachment permits.

Environmental Services

The Environmental Services Division (ESD) within the Public Works Department oversees the administration of the Solid Waste and Recycling Contract with Livermore Sanitation. ESD is dedicated to leading various Special Projects aimed at enhancing sustainability in the City of Livermore. ESD collaborates with Livermore Sanitation and other City departments to efficiently implement and manages waste and recycling initiatives that support efforts to reduce and divert waste.

This internship provides a unique opportunity to engage in a diverse range of hands-on projects that directly contribute to the enhancement of City operations and processes in Livermore. From assisting with outreach efforts to promoting the adoption of reusable food ware among local businesses, to coordinating compost donations and creating engaging social media content, the intern will play a crucial role in fostering sustainability in Livermore. A large portion of the internship will be assisting with outreach efforts aimed at promoting the adoption of a reusable food ware ordinance among local businesses. The ordinance aims to eliminate single-use food ware and food related accessories in the City. This will involve conducting outreach and research, and helping to facilitate workshops, trainings, and creating or distributing education material.

Interns will also have the chance to utilize their creative skills to help maintain a reusable system for City facilities, assist in compost donations for compost hubs, schools, and other community organizations, encourage food scrap recycling, and play a role in creating social media content or addressing common questions about recycling, composting, and garbage.

Additionally, Interns will have the opportunity to participate in stakeholder meetings and networking events, providing invaluable exposure to various stakeholders within the community. Furthermore, interns will have the opportunity to tour recycling and composting facilities in the Bay Area and beyond, gaining insights into best practices and innovative technologies in waste management.

Additional Opportunities:

Beyond the projects, interns may also work on various special projects related to solid waste management, recycling, and sustainability initiatives not explicitly listed. Moreover, interns are encouraged to brainstorm and implement new ideas to enhance City operations and contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally conscious community.

Finance Division

The Finance Division plays a role for all departments in the City including processing employee paychecks, payments to vendors, purchasing, etc. all while complying with required State reporting, year-end financial reports as well as budgeting.

The internship will include playing a part in updating financial policies and procedures, and budget analysis and forecasting.

Housing and Human Services Division

The mission of the Housing and Human Services Division (HHS) is to produce, preserve, and support affordable housing to help low-income, homeless, senior, and disabled Livermore residents. HHS also administers contracts with community organizations to assist low-income residents in obtaining necessary services for children and youth, singles and families, seniors, and those who have special needs.

The internship will include assisting with various special projects supporting affordable housing, homelessness, and human services. This may include the development of program materials, marketing and outreach strategies, website updates and video creation, and policy research.

Human Resources Division

The Human Resources Division serves 8 municipal departments and a workforce of approximately 450 employees. We strive to create and enhance employment programs that attract and retain the most talented employees.

Human Resources programs and services include:

• Employment Recruitment & Selection
• Employee Benefit Administration
• Employee Development & Training
• Employee and Labor Relations
• Compensation & Classification Administration
• Volunteer Administration

Information Technology Division

The Information Technology Division provides and manages the City's data network, servers, desktop PCs, software applications, GIS, and communication services for City facilities and employees.

Innovation and Economic Development

The Innovation and Economic Development Department develops and implements programs to achieve City Council goals related to fostering a vibrant, innovation-driven business community. The Department is the primary point of contact with the business community, assisting companies that wish to start, grow, or relocate in Livermore.

The internship will include providing project support and assistance with marketing and communications, including social media; and creating a Marketing Plan and Brand to attract knowledge workers and highlight the strengths of Livermore as a great place to live, work, and do business. Internship best suited for someone pursuing a marketing or communications degree.

Planning Division

The Planning Division assists customers at the Permit Center with questions related to zoning, new development, and additions; review new development projects for conformance with City standards and present to the Planning Commission and City Council; and prepare and amend policy documents such as the Livermore General Plan and Development Code.

The internship will include learning to work with customers at the Permit Center to answer planning and zoning questions, analyzing small scale projects for conformance with City standards, and will be assigned to a mentor who will have them attend project meetings to learn about new development projects and conduct project research on policy development.

Police Department

The Police Department intern will assist with public information officer duties such as capturing photos and videos of events and personnel, and writing creative content for social media, LPD website and communications. The ideal candidate will be involved in LPD’s social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Nextdoor, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube to create content to appeal to a wide audience. Content can include reels and videos highlighting the police department and its personnel.

Risk Management Division

The Risk Management Division of the City Attorney’s Office analyzes the City’s insurance and other risk exposure issues, manages liability and workers’ compensation claims, and coordinates the ADA Title II program. The Division also provides safety and loss prevention programs. The mission of the Risk Management Division is to:

• Reduce the financial impact of claims, lawsuits, and employee injuries to the City;
• Reduce the corresponding frequency and severity of these events through the application of professional risk management techniques; and
• Provide a safe environment for employees to work.

This internship will provide the opportunity to work on a variety of assignments, including but not limited to, updating and developing safety and risk management policies and programs; assisting with the review of data, forms; compliance of policies and procedures; applying loss control problem solving by analyzing claims data to identify risk exposure and trends; learning how to process and evaluate liability claims filed against the City; gaining a general understanding of how insurance requirements are determined based on a proposed scope of work, and participating in various safety and loss control programs.

Sustainability Program

The City of Livermore’s Sustainability Program is seeking a motivated summer intern to support various initiatives aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability and community resilience. This internship provides hands-on experience in local government operations, sustainability planning, and community engagement.

This internship will include assisting with research, data collection, and analysis on sustainability policies and initiatives; supporting community outreach efforts, including social media, events, and workshops; helping develop educational materials on climate resilience, energy efficiency, and waste reduction; and assisting in tracking and reporting progress on sustainability projects.

Water Resources Division – Wastewater Engineering

The Water Resources Division's mission is to protect public health and the environment by providing safe, effective, and reliable drinking water, wastewater, recycled water, and stormwater management services. This internship entails wastewater engineering work such as system evaluations, process improvement studies, capital improvement projects, regulatory compliance, master planning, and research on innovative technologies. Internship best suited for students majoring in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.

Water Resources Division – Safety Program

The City of Livermore Water Resources Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for the distribution of potable and recycled water, treating wastewater and stormwater, and maintaining the city's infrastructure for water and wastewater.

The intern will provide analytical support to the Division's Safety Program. This includes assisting with budget reports and records management processes. Familiarity with Microsoft office application (SharePoint, Word, Excel) is desirable.

Additional Information

The City of Livermore is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

None.

Closing Date/Time:

Salary:

$21.00 Hourly