Intern
Salary
$24.50 - $27.54 Hourly
Location
Berkeley, CA
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
2026-05-9002
Department
City-Wide
Opening Date
05/04/2026
Closing Date
6/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEY
Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.
As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.
See why staff stay at the City of Berkeley: berkeley.careers
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Apply NOW for a FALL 2026 Internship!
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for an Intern position. Interns may work up to 19 hours per week for a period of up to one year.
Internships may be available in:
Explore your future in public service through hands-on experience!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Interns must meet the following:
undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree program; OR
licensure program
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be received by Monday, June 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST and must include a completed application with the education section accurately filled out and responses to all supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
EXAM PROCESS
The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:
Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history, educational credentials and degrees, certificates, registrations, and licenses including drivers license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.
Benefits are not offered for this classification.
01
Are you currently enrolled full-time or part-time in an accredited college or university in an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree program?
02
Have you obtained a degree within the last twelve (12) months?
03
Do you meet requirements as stipulated for an educational, certification, or licensure program?
04
Please identify areas of interest within the City of Berkeley.
05
Do you acknowledge that you have reviewed all your responses to the above supplemental questions for accuracy?
Required Question
Employer City of Berkeley
Address 2180 Milvia Street (1st floor)
Human Resources Department
Berkeley, California, 94704
Phone (510) 981-6800