Welcome to San Mateo County Internship Program!
Are you looking to gain experience in the public sector? Do you want to make an impact in your community? If so, the County of San Mateo Internship program is the right place for you! The County offers summer internships as well as year long opportunities to work in county departments. Interns will gain valuable skills and learn the operations of county government.
San Mateo County Internships provide you with more than just a resume builder. Here are some other benefits to interning with us:
You will…
- Gain hands on learning experience in a professional work setting
- Learn about the County
- Get paired with a mentor
- Receive Academic Credit and/or Transcript Notation (Requirements differ by school. See Academic and Career counselors at your school for eligibility)
- Develop career related skills and abilities
- Expand your professional network
- Work with the community
- Make a difference
The County of San Mateo Internship Program was created to provide opportunities for career development to individuals interested in working in local government and serving the community. Interns will receive challenging assignments in their respective departments and gain exposure to working in a government setting. The Internship Program provides career opportunities in various fields including:
- San Mateo County Health
- Human Services
- Human Resources
- Law
- Criminology
- Library
- Science and many more.
For more information, contact the Internship Coordinator at CountyInternships@smcgov.org.
Types of Internships
The County offers two types of Internships:
- Countywide Internships
- Department Internships
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Each department at San Mateo County may host their own internship programs aside from the ones listed. Explore department websites to see what internships opportunities they have to offer.
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Note: Few county internships are available year-round, however majority of internship opportunities will be available during the summer. Summer internship posting will be available in March/April. Check back for more updates.
Jobs for Youth Summer Internships
Are you ready to apply for a fabulous County of San Mateo Jobs for Youth Summer Internship? We are accepting applications!