$17.54-$21.91 per hour

Placer County is seeking currently enrolled college students and recent graduates (within one year of graduation) who are interested in being considered for Student Intern assignments.

Internships are an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop practical skills that complement your major coursework.

Requirements:

1. Current College/University Students

• Student must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program.
• Student must submit proof of continuing enrollment (current class schedule, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.

2. Recent College Graduate – up to 1 year after graduation

• Recent graduates must submit proof of graduation (diploma, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.

To apply for an internship:

Complete the application and supplemental questionnaire, indicating the departments you are interested in being considered for, and outlining your internship goals.

Submit your resume and proof of eligibility (such as unofficial transcripts, current class schedule, or enrollment confirmation) with your application.

A student internship is unclassified and considered extra-help/temporary.

This is the general Student Intern recruitment, utilized by all participating County departments. Opportunities may be available in the following departments:

• 
  Agriculture, Parks & Natural Resources
• Air Pollution Control District
• Assessor's Office
• Auditor-Controller
• Child Support Services
• Clerk-Recorder
• Community Development Resource Agency
• County Executive Office
• District Attorney's Office
• General Services
• Health and Human Services
• Human Resources
• Information Technology Services
• LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission)
• Library
• Public Works
• Sheriff's Office
• WPWMA (Western Placer Waste Management Authority)

This continuous recruitment will remain open for the calendar year, or until the final filing date, whichever occurs first.

To be included in the first round of application screening, submit your application by Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Following this date, applications will be screened on a regular basis.

To submit an application, please visit the recruitment page: Job Posting: Student Intern - Placer County

Placer County is an equal opportunity employer.