Paid BOS Legislative Intern/YAC Coordinator

About the Role

The County of Riverside's Board of Supervisors is seeking a paid Legislative Intern/ Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Coordinator. This in-person student internship is based in Moreno Valley and offers a flexible work week of approximately 18-20 hours per week, with flexibility granted around academic obligations. The internship is expected to be two years in length.

The Legislative Intern/ Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Coordinator supports the Board of Supervisors Office and Riverside County Youth Commission by managing a district-based Youth Advisory Council, coordinating civic engagement events, and assisting with legislative, community outreach, and youth development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitating YAC meetings and preparing agendas and minutes
• Coordinating youth participation in Youth in Government Day and Youth Summit
• Recruiting and onboarding student members
• Supporting district events
• Tracking attendance and service hours
• Communicating with schools and families
• Serving as a liaison between youth leaders and County leadership

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Temporary Assistant – Professional Student Intern classification
• Must be WIOA Eligible
• Must live within one of the 5 Riverside County Districts

Qualifications

• Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.5 GPA
• Education: Applicants must be currently enrolled/attending school as a Sophomore or Junior at an accredited college or university in a Bachelor's program, or Master's degree program.
• Areas of Study: Accounting, Finance, Arts or Humanities, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Physical or Natural Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, or other Behavioral Sciences, Public Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Studies, or similar.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with youth, families, and professionals

Additional Desired Candidate Qualifications

• Experience working with youth or community programs
• Public speaking
• Leadership experience
• Event planning or coordination experience
• Interest in Government, Civic Engagement, or Public Service careers