There are several internship opportunities with the City of Long Beach.  They include the following:

Management Assistant Program:
The City of Long Beach's Management Assistant Program is one of the most respected municipal management development programs in the country.

Development Services Internship:
The LBDS internship is a 12-week, unpaid program providing a hands-on learning opportunity about building processes, planning considerations and redevelopment activities in the 5th largest city in California. Interns will have an opportunity to work in each of the three bureaus under the direction of a Manager with knowledge and experience in their field, with the opportunity for ongoing mentorship. May be used for college credit.

Police Department Internship:
The City of Long Beach Police Department, in conjuction with the Department of Criminal Justice of California State University, Long Beach, offers a limited number of internships during the fall and spring semesters.  This non-paying internship is open to college level students who wish to pursue a career in law enforcement and who must complete an internship as part of their academic requirements.  

Port of Long Beach Internship:
Internships are a great way to learn more about the goods movement industry while acquiring valuable workplace skills.  Many Port partners offer internships to high school and college students. 

Public Affairs Internship:
One internship will be offered each semester and interns will have the opportunity to work with a small team on complex, high-level media and communications projects.  This non-paying internship is open to applicants who have at least a 3.0 GPA, be at least a Junior & be pursuing a degree in Journalism, Public Administration, Marketing or related field. 

Sustainability Internship:
One internship will be offered each semester and interns will have the opportunity to gain insight into how local government implements model sustainability programs while sharpening their writing, presentation, analysis and critical thinking skills under the supervision of leaders in the sustainability field.  This non-paying internship is open to applicants who have at least a 3.0 GPA, have at least a junior standing and be pursuing a degree in Environmental Science/Policy, Public Administration/Policy, Business, Planning or related field (graduate students welcome).  

Technology Services Internship:
This Internship has been designed to recruit and develop talented individuals who have an interest in using their skills to assist the City’s technology operations.

Workforce Investment Network Internships:
Internships at the Network's Centers in Long Beach, Torrance and San Pedro, and at its Board/Administrative Office in Long Beach, connect to planning, project and product development, marketing and communications, finance/resource management, public policy and board oversight, government relations, customer management, and industry sector strategies.  Workforce Investment Network Internship opportunities are open to masters, undergraduate, and associate degree program college students in a field of study/major aligned with the areas described above. 

Other Opportunities:
If you are not ready to internship, but you are interested in learning more about the City by volunteering for a project or a specific assignment, check out the Volunteer Opportunities page to see if any of these activities interest you.

Other City departments may sometimes be open to informal internships from students looking to get some experience.  Students are encouraged to contact the department directly to inquire about these opportunties.  Before you make the contact, however, you should do some research on what that department does and what you can learn from working in that department.  Once you identify a potential department, you should tailor your cover letter and resume to express why you want to intern with the department (your area of interest), what you hope to learn and what you have to offer.  Specify if you are looking for a paid or unpaid internship (don't specify an hourly rate), how many hours you can commit to each week and how long you can commit (typically six to eight weeks).  Make sure your resume highlights your education in the area you are interested in. Click here for the directory of departments.

Any questions regarding internships or if you desire assistance in preparing your cover letter and resume before soliciting an internship from a department, please contact David.Gonzalez@longbeach.gov