Internships
Paid Internship Program
The City Manager's Paid Internship Program has been developed to provide college, university of graduate students with the opportunity to gain both academic and practical experience working in local government. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the City of Long Beach and the exceptional services it provides to the community. The Internship Program runs year-round.
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Youth Internships
Are you under 18 and looking for career exploration experience?
Access youth internships through www.pacific-gateway.org/youthinterns, or visit the Youth Opportunity Center at 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Long Beach, CA 90815 to speak to a Youth Employment specialist. (562) 570-4700.
Technology and Innovation Internship
From our new Civic Center to our Digital Inclusion initiatives to our growing suite of DataLB apps and maps, it’s never been more exciting to work in technology here at the City of Long Beach. We are looking for passionate, talented individuals to join our growing team of City technology experts. Interested in joining our team? Please email TIRecruitments@longbeach.gov for more information.
Health and Human Services Internship
The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) offers a limited number of internships to individuals each year. An internship with the Health Department is a great way to gain knowledge about public health while acquiring valuable workplace experience. Internship opportunities are dependent on need and area of specialization.
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Police Department Internship
The Long Beach Police Department, in partnership with the Department of Criminal Justice of California State University, Long Beach, offers a limited number of internships each year. College students who must complete an internship as part of their academic requirements and who wish to pursue a career in law enforcement are invited to apply for the non-paid internship positions.
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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.
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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
The Office of Climate Action & Sustainability partners with Pacific Gateway and California Volunteers to support internship placement opportunities with our team. Our interns gain valuable administrative and field experience by assisting us with the implementation of the City’s sustainable programs.
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Long Beach Water Department
Long Beach Water Department, in partnership with Pacific Gateway, provides valuable and high-quality paid internship opportunities to college students within the water industry. Internships have been available in Engineering, Finance, Water Quality, Warehouse, Water Operations, Emergency Preparedness/Security, Facilities Maintenance and Fleet Services departments at Long Beach Water. Internships are offered year-round for a minimum of 8 weeks.
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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.
Informal Internships
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 opportunities. 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 or an area in that 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 you specify a date range and that your resume highlights your education in the area you are interested in. Please note that most of these informal internships will be unpaid but it's a great way to get experience.
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