Internships

Student Professional Worker

The Port of Los Angeles

Information System Division

 

 

Duties might include some of the following activities:

 

• Installing and configuring PC hardware 
• Installing, testing  and configuring software
• Providing assistance and troubleshooting to computer users
• May analyze requirements and write database programs (Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server)
• Performance monitoring
• Backup and recovery functions
• Assistance with disaster recovery testing and Business Unit Resumption Plans
• Network cabling and troubleshooting

 

Skills desired:  Knowledge of Windows OS, network basics, ability to design and implement simple databases.

 

Physical Requirement:  Must be able to lift computer equipment.  

 

Contact The Port of Los Angeles Human Resources Division at 310-732-3480 for application information.

 

 

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

Commission for Children, Youth and Their Families

Job Opportunity

 

POLICY, RESEARCH AND PLANNING

Part-Time Intern

 

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A CITY DEPARTMENT

 

The SALARY is $16.60 to 18.05 per hr/Up to 20 hrs per week

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This part-time Intern opportunity is for college/university undergraduate and/or graduate students.  This position works as part of a team under the direct guidance of the Executive Director and/or their designee.  Interns work on policy, research or program planning in a collaborative nature with limited supervision.  May be assigned to review, analyze and report on legislation, policy decisions, budget or other governmental actions which impact areas of concern to the Commission; or assigned to budget analysis, program review, research, or fiscal matters focused on the Commission, City departments or other public/private entities; or provide staff support to the City’s Youth Council.  The successful candidate should have a working knowledge of the City of Los Angeles, sufficient experience in building collaborations, and skill in working with children, youth, families, city, government agency staff, and other community stakeholders.  This position requires the candidate to work independently and in small groups, may make public appearances and presentations to community groups, parents, professionals, youth, policy makers and elected officials.  The successful candidate must have excellent organizational, writing and communication skills.

 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

As a courtesy to the communities we serve, the successful applicant is asked to be available for at least one (1) year.  While we prefer at least a one-year commitment, it is not uncommon for there to be project-based, time-limited work throughout the year.

 

NOTE:

Employees may be required to drive their own transportation in support of Commission activities (proof of insurance must be provided.)  A valid California Driver License is required.  Successful applicants for this position required to obtain and provide a copy of his or her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed.  Driver’s License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked.  Successful applicants must complete a pre-employment physical, and will be fingerprinted.  Based on City policy, before being hired in this position, you may be required to undergo a drug and alcohol-screening test.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants should e-mail a cover letter, resume and a short writing sample (a recent undergraduate or graduate school paper or memo is sufficient) to:

 

                        Patricia Jimenez

                        Commission for Children, Youth and Their Families

                        200 North Spring Street, Room 2225

                        Los Angeles, CA 90012

Patricia.A.Jimenez@lacity.org

                                   

 

Commission for Children, Youth and Their Families

200 North Spring Street, 22^nd Floor - Los Angeles, CA 90012

 (213) 978-1840 - (213) 978-1846/TDD

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER