Jobs for Youth - Intern II (SamCERA/Retirement Department)

The County of San Mateo Jobs for Youth Summer Internship places Jobs for Youth Members who are between 18-21 in County Departments for 8-10 weeks. The internship program provides young adults valuable work experience, the opportunity to develop employment skills, and incredible opportunities to network! Internships start in June or July.<br id="isPasted"><br>Jobs for Youth is seeking a Summer Intern II to work at SamCERA, the county’s Retirement Agency. SamCERA was established in 1944 by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to deliver retirement, disability, and death benefits to the county's workforce. It serves all permanent employees of San Mateo County, the San Mateo County Superior Court, and the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District. Operating under the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937, it offers a defined benefit retirement system as stipulated in Government Code sections 31450 et.seq.<br><br>Are you someone who thrives on staying organized and paying attention to the details? Enjoy analyzing data and solving problems? Join SamCERA as an intern and gain hands-on experience in technical support, administrative tasks, and information systems.<br><br>SamCERA is located in Redwood City. Applicants must be 18 years old before June 1, 2026. Applicants must be available to work up to 40 hours a week Monday through Friday; positions vary between 20- 40 hours a week.<br><br>NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.<p id="isPasted">The Summer Intern II may provide:</p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Administrative Tasks:<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; list-style-type: circle;"><li>Organize both digital and physical files.</li><li>Enter data for various projects.</li><li>Scan and digitize documents.</li></ul></li><li>Research and Information Management:<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; list-style-type: circle;"><li>Conduct basic research tasks.</li><li>Create how-to guides or knowledge articles.</li></ul></li><li>IT Support and Maintenance:<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; list-style-type: circle;"><li>Perform basic IT troubleshooting under supervision.</li><li>Install software and apply updates.</li><li>Assist with resetting passwords and user account issues.</li><li>Inventory and tag office equipment.</li><li>Manage cables and set up desks.</li></ul></li><li>Learning and Development:<ul><li>Shadow support tickets to gain practical knowledge.</li><li>Learn help desk tools.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Interns will be expected to work 20-40 hours per week for 8-10 weeks and can start any time in June or July depending on Department needs.</strong></p><strong>In order to apply, the following criteria must be met:<br id="isPasted"></strong><ul><li>Must be eligible to work in the United States  </li><li>Must be between the ages of 18 and 21</li><li>Must reside or attend school in San Mateo County</li><li>Must successfully pass a background investigation prior to employment</li><li>Must attend a Jobs for Youth summer internship orientation session prior to employment</li><li>Must have an appropriate workspace for remote work and a stable internet connection</li></ul><br><strong>Ideal candidates will have the following competencies:<br></strong><ul><li>Motivated high school graduate   </li><li>Excellent written and oral skills</li><li>Developing research skills and comfort with conducting research online   </li><li>Ability to manage time effectively and to meet deadlines</li><li>Ability to work effectively with others, as well as independently</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Strong email etiquette</li></ul><strong>Ideal candidates have a clear desire to build professional relationships, develop new skills and demonstrate a commitment to serving the community.</strong><p id="isPasted"><strong>Interested </strong><strong>applicants </strong><strong><u>must </u></strong><strong><u>submit </u></strong><strong>all </strong><strong>of </strong><strong>the </strong><strong>following:</strong></p><ul><li><p>A complete online application with a completed supplemental questionnaire</p></li><li><p>Cover letter</p></li><li><p>Resume</p></li></ul><p><strong>IMPORTANT</strong>: <strong>Applications </strong><strong>for </strong><strong>this </strong><strong>position </strong><strong>will </strong><strong>only </strong><strong>be </strong><strong>accepted </strong><strong>online. </strong>If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the <strong>"Apply" </strong>button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to <a href="http://jobs.smcgov.org/">https://jobs.smcgov.org/</a>to apply.</p><strong>Contact</strong><p>For questions about this internship, questions/comments/issues relating to the application process and material submissions, please contact the JFY Team at <a href="mailto:jobsforyouth@smcgov.org">jobsforyouth@smcgov.org</a>.</p><strong>Benefits</strong><p>Please visit <a href="https://hr.smcgov.org/sites/hr.smcgov.org/files/Extra%20Help.pdf">https://hr.smcgov.org/sites/hr.smcgov.org/files/Extra%20Help.pdf</a> <a href="https://get.adobe.com/reader/">(Download PDF reader)</a> for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.</p><p>Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.</p><p><strong>Address: </strong>County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 500 County Center, 4th Floor Redwood City, California, 94063-1663</p><p><strong>Website</strong></p><p><a href="https://jobs.smcgov.org/">https://jobs.smcgov.org</a></p><strong>Phone</strong><br>(650) 363-4343