San Francisco City Administrator Office Summer 2025 Internship Program

The City Administrator Office Summer 2025 Internship Program, organized by the City and County of San Francisco’s Office of the City Administrator, is an exciting chance for college students to gain hands-on experience in public service. This 12-week program offers exposure to real-world challenges and the opportunity to work alongside professionals in various departments.

Benefits of the Internship

• Paid Opportunity: Interns will earn $28.2875 per hour.
• Hands-On Experience: Work directly in public service, contributing to meaningful projects.
• Networking: Collaborate with professionals and build connections in local government.
• Flexible Work Environments: Some roles offer hybrid flexibility.
• Training: Gain specialized skills in your area of interest, from animal care to technology policy, and more.

Available Positions

1# Animal Care & Control Intern

• • Assist with the care and wellness of animals in a municipal shelter.
  • Hands-on experience with animal husbandry, behavioral wellness, and daily care.
  • Physical tasks include maintaining enclosures and handling animals.

2# Committee on Information Technology (COIT) Intern

• • Work on the Technology Policy Program.
  • Research and analyze data, assist with policy initiatives, and support administrative tasks.

3# Grants for the Arts (GFTA) Intern

• • Support San Francisco’s arts community through grantmaking and data analysis.
  • Engage in strategic projects and occasional evening/weekend events.

4# Human Resources Learning & Development Intern

• • Craft learning plans and marketing strategies for growing diverse talent.
  • Develop creative content for publications and social media.

5# County Clerk Intern

• • Support initiatives to improve equitable access to public records.
  • Experience a dynamic, high-volume public-facing environment at San Francisco City Hall.

6# Public Affairs and Engagement Intern

• • Assist with communications, policy outreach, event planning, and data analysis.
  • Learn to execute legislative and promotional strategies for city initiatives.

Eligibility Benchmarks

• Must be 18 years or older by the end of the application period.
• Currently enrolled in a college or university.

How to Apply?

1. Complete the Application: Applications are submitted online through the SmartRecruiters portal at https://careers.sf.gov/role/?id=3743990006233316.
2. Fill Out the Supplemental Questionnaire: This step is required to match your skills and interests to the right internship. Access the questionnaire here.

• Application Deadline: January 6, 2025
• Interviews: February 24 – March 14, 2025
• Internship Start Date: June 2, 2025.