Job Description

Posting number: 2026-0015

Department: Human Resources (HR)

Job classification: Intern-Human Resources

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Building Maintenance, Clerical & Data Entry, Code Enforcement, Corrections, Engineering, Environmental Services, Facility Management, Accounting and Finance, Fleet Services, Health Services, Human Resources, IT and Computers, Library, Mental Health, Planning and Development, Public Health, Public Safety, Public Works, Risk Management, Sanitation, Social Services, Waste Management, Water Treatment, Management, Nursing, Investigative, Agriculture, Child Support, Vehicle Maintenance, Executive Management, Airports, Graphic Arts, Land Use, Wastewater, Diversity Management/EEO, Human Services, Community Development, Purchasing, Construction Maintenance, Customer Service, Drivers, Web Design, Custodial, Attorney, Emergency Management, Grounds & Landscaping, Elections, Internship, Probation, Veteran Services, Electronics, Counseling, Automotive, Criminology, Business, Communications, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance, Construction Trades, Health Care Support, Office and Administrative Support, Career Exploration, Program Management, Database Administration, Payroll/Benefits Administration, Audit, Student Employment, Geographic Information Systems

Summary

Are you looking to gain work experience in the public sector? Have you ever wondered what types of jobs the County offers?

If so, our "Achieve More" Internship Program is the place for you!

We offer a variety of unpaid internship opportunities that allow you to work in various county departments. We strive to provide our interns with valuable job skills and knowledge about county government operations. Our internship opportunities range from part time to full time work. Internships are available in Western Nevada County and Truckee.

**Paid internship opportunities will be posted under separate recruitments when available**

Benefits to interning with us:

• Gain hands on learning experience in a professional work setting
• Learn about county operations, departments, and job opportunities
• Develop career related skills, abilities, proficiencies and experience
• Expand your professional network by working with our diverse and collaborative team of leaders and mentors
• Make a difference, while working with the community

Our internship program was crafted to provide opportunities for career development to individuals interested in working in local government and serving the community. Interns will receive meaningful and wide-ranging assignments in their respective departments and gain exposure to working in a government setting.

Nevada County collaborates with numerous colleges and dynamic community partners to place interns of all abilities within our program.

Departments that have hosted interns include but are not limited to:

• Chief Executive and Board of Supervisor's Office
• Human Resources and Veteran's Services
• District Attorney and Victim Witness Advocates Office
• Health and Human Services Agency - Social Services, Public & Behavioral Health, Child Support Services, Housing and Community Services, Public Defender's Office.
• Code Compliance & Community Development
• Office of Emergency Services

We are an equal opportunity employer and value individual contributions at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of internship. Please contact us to request accommodations.

Apply now!

For more information, contact our Internship Coordinator team at internship.coordinator@nevadacountyca.gov or call us at (530) 265-7010.