| C-BEEP INTERNSHIP DATABASE | |||||||||||
| The following unpaid/course-credit-optional internship is available. If you feel that you are qualified and wish to be considered for the internship, please call (213) 639-6352 or e-mail to interns@hr.lacounty.gov. Applicants who meet program requirements may be invited for an interview in order to assess their ability to perform the duties of the internship. Last update 6/5/2008 | |||||||||||
| ARCHITECTURE | |||||||||||
| Project # | Project Title | Project Description | Possible Major | Critical Skills | Location | ||||||
| 431 | Architectural Intern | The work will include conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documentation preparation. | Architectural Design | Strong oral and written communication skills; present solutions to problems | Dept. of Public Works - Alhambra 1000 S. Fremont Alhambra, CA 91803 | ||||||
| 709 | Facilities Planning Bureau Project Processes and Procedures Manual | The Sheriff’s Dpt. has various processes for various types of construction projects, varying for major Capital Projects, alterations and improvements projects, space planning and leases. All projects follow a basic project development process from initial concept to final deliverable. The Facilities Planning Bureau is developing a Process and Procedures Manual for Sheriff’s Construction Projects to identify all of the elements and variables associated with these processes. The Manual will include:• Project Development overview, • Definitions of project types,• Areas of responsibility & relationship with various other County Dpts., • Communications plans, • Contracting guidelines, • Reference to other related manuals or documents, • Templates with instruction sheets as needed for each project phase of development; Needs Assessment, Feasibility Study, Program, Design, Bid & Award, Construction & Post construction, • Development of flow charts for each process identifying approval gates, decision points, various paths & direction, • Index, • Document control, etc. | Must know how to assemble well organized and multi sectioned documents. Must be able to develop flow charts and understand process sequencing. Business majors, Public Administration majors, Project Management, Architecture and/or Journalism/Writing majors may be suitable for this assignment. | Must be able to analize and synthesize information from various documents. Must be able to develop questions for interviews with staff and create a cohesive manual that will explain each process and sub-process within project development. | Dept. of Public Works - Alhambra 1000 S. Fremont Alhambra, CA 91803 | ||||||
| BIOLOGY | |||||||||||
| Project # | Project Title | Project Description | Possible Major | Critical Skills | Location | ||||||
| 411 | Ranger - Interpreter | Conduct nature walks for family and/or school field trips, interpreting flowers, trees, birds and animals along the nature trails. | At least a junior with wildlife biology, botany, geology, ecology, or related courses of study. | Plant, animal identification and comfortable with public speaking. | • Vasquez Rocks- 10700 W. Escondido Rd., Agua Dulce • Placerita Canyon- 19152 Placerita Canyon Rd., Newhall • Eaton Canyon- 1750 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena | ||||||
| 692 | Insect Care and Programming | Successful applicants will be asked to care for specific insect and/or arachnid (spider and scorpion) cultures that make up the arthropod Living Collection at the museum. Basic husbandry (animal keeping), keeping rudimentary observational notes and recording appropriate data are emphasized. Successful applicants will gain experience in the care of live animals and scientific laboratory protocols. | Background in Biological Sciences required. An applicant with courses in Entomology or Invertebrate Zoology or experience working with live animals is preferred. This project requires contact with live insects and arachnids and successful applicants must be comfortable working with these animals after initial training. | Successful applicants must be able to react to the needs of live animals. Good observational and assessment skills are preferred. | Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Education Division – Insect Zoo 900 Exposition Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90007 | ||||||
| 833 | Vector GIS | Successful applicants will be analyzing sites where the distribution of free rodent bait is said to be used and locations of citizen complaints to determine possible correlations using Geographic Information System. Information is to be used to identified possible breeding locations and eradicate efforts in reducing rodent populations. | Background in Biological Sciences or Zoology is required. | Successful applicants must be able to think logically and apply GIS concepts to complete the project. | Enviromental Health Headquarters 5050 Commerce Drive, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 | ||||||
| 834 | Enviromental Health (GIS) | In this project, the intern will be analyzing retail and wholseale food facilities, and rental housing sites using Geographiv Information System (GIS). Information is to be used to upgrade disaster preparedness planning tools. | Enviromental Health majors with knowledge geocoding, mapping, and data management. Other physical science majors are encouraged to apply. | Ability to think logically and apply GIS concepts. | Enviromental Health Headquarters 5050 Commerce Drive, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 | ||||||
| 835 | Disaster Preparedness | In this project, the intern will be assissting Bio Terrorism staff in updating disaster manuals and guides for Enviromental Health. This will involve researching the latest literature, reformatting public handouts, and setting up templates of directives. | Enviromental Health. Other physical science majors are also encouraged to apply. | Ability to think logically. | Enviromental Health Headquarters 5050 Commerce Drive, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 | ||||||
| 840 | Animal Care Volunteer | We have a collection of 32+
species of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and fish. Our exhibit is open to the public 7 days a
week, and our Living Collections staff is here 365 days a year. Our goal is to educate the public about
many facets of Natural History that include such underrepresented as reptiles
amphibians and invertebrates.
Inspiring responsibility for our Natural world is paramount. |
Some experience working with/caring for live animals is required. A focus in wildlife education, veterinary care or biology is desired. | Organization, attention to detail, sensitivity to the needs of other living animals. Willingness to clean up after, and handle reptiles, amphibians, fish and their respective foods. | Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles 90007 | ||||||
| BOTANY | |||||||||||
| Project # | Project Title | Project Description | Possible Major | Critical Skills | Location | ||||||
| 140 | Native Revegetation | Research (both laboratory and field work), identify, catalog and map native and non-native vegetation; prepare a plan to remove non-natives and restore native plant communities; participate in the recruitment and supervision of the restoration program using volunteers from scouts, schools, native plant societies, garden clubs, etc. | Environmental Biology, Population Ecology, Botany | Plant identification, mapping, pressing; plan removal of non-natives and formulate plant community re-vegetation for natives | Department of Parks and Recreation, Los Angeles County Nature Centers | ||||||
| 411 | Ranger - Interpreter | Conduct nature walks for family and/or school field trips, interpreting flowers, trees, birds and animals along the nature trails. | At least a junior with wildlife biology, botany, geology, ecology, or related courses of study. | Plant, animal identification and comfortable with public speaking. | • Vasquez Rocks- 10700 W. Escondido Rd., Agua Dulce • Placerita Canyon- 19152 Placerita Canyon Rd., Newhall • Eaton Canyon- 1750 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena | ||||||
| BUSINESS | |||||||||||
| Project # | Project Title | Project Description | Possible Major | Critical Skills | Location | ||||||
| 654 | Consumer Protection Counselor | Counseling consumers on the telephone and in person, concerning landlord-tenant, credit, retail sales, automobile purchases, false advertising, repairs and many other consumer issues. | Consumer Sciences/ Affairs, Business Law or Paralegal Studies majors are desirable. | Excellent customer service skills and interest in working with the public in consumer protection. No previous experience required. | Consumer Affairs 500 West Temple Street Room B-96 Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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| 709 | Facilities Planning Bureau Project Processes and Procedures Manual | The Sheriff’s Dpt. has various processes for various types of construction projects, varying for major Capital Projects, alterations and improvements projects, space planning and leases. All projects follow a basic project development process from initial concept to final deliverable. The Facilities Planning Bureau is developing a Process and Procedures Manual for Sheriff’s Construction Projects to identify all of the elements and variables associated with these processes. The Manual will include:• Project Development overview, • Definitions of project types,• Areas of responsibility & relationship with various other County Dpts., • Communications plans, • Contracting guidelines, • Reference to other related manuals or documents, • Templates with instruction sheets as needed for each project phase of development; Needs Assessment, Feasibility Study, Program, Design, Bid & Award, Construction & Post construction, • Development of flow charts for each process identifying approval gates, decision points, various paths & direction, • Index, • Document control, etc. | Must know how to assemble well organized, multi section document. Must be able to develop flow charts and understand process sequencing. Business majors, Public Administration majors, Project Management, Architecture and/or Journalism/Writing majors may be suitable for this assignment. | Must be able to analysis and synthesizing information from various documents. Must be able to develop questions for interviews with staff and create a cohesive manual that will explain each process and sub-process within project development. | 1000 S. Fremont Alhambra, CA 91803 | ||||||
| 722 | Personnel Services Policy Intern | The intern will aid in writing various human resources policy and guidelines. Examples of projects include the Family Medical Leave Act and the Employee Wellness program. | Strong writing and editing skills. Knowledge of human resources policy writing is a plus. Possible majors include Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Administration or related majors. | Communication skills, fact finding, ability to organize information and prioritize tasks. Must be detail oriented and possess the ability to meet deadlines. | Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration 500 West Temple St., Room 585, Los Angeles, 90012 | ||||||
| 761 | Communication Policy & Procedures Manual | The department is in the process of developing Communication Policy and Procedures manuals for our service centers and administrative office. We are looking for an intern to help with the development of both manuals. | Interns majoring in communication, business administration, English or have an interested in computers or prior experience in developing booklets and “how to” manuals are requested to apply. Additional qualifications include good writing skills, an interest in community service, problem analysis, experience in editing, good people skills to discuss informational content, and the use of computers and related software applications. | The intern under close supervision must have the ability to meet with managers and staff to develop and write the required content of both manuals. | 3175 West Sixth Street Los Angeles, CA 90026 | ||||||
| 763 | Staff Support for District Director | Assist district management in compiling monthly reports, written responses to assignments from headquarters, etc. | Business or Communication major. Computer knowledge, strong written and oral communication skills are required. | Self-motivated, resourceful and analytical. | Glendale Family Services Center 4680 San Fernando Road, Glendale, CA 91204 | ||||||
| 767 | Staff Support for Division Chief | Assist Division Chief in establishing, controlling and compiling monthly reports and prepare written responses to Department Headquarters | Business or Communication major with strong computer knowledge. | Self-motivated, resourceful and analytical | Human Resources Division 3435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90010 | ||||||
| 774 | Web Portal | The department is in the process of developing a web portal on the CSS intranet site. The employee web portal would include information of interest to CSS employees. The topics to include in the web portal have already been identified. The intern will support our efforts in the process of collecting information from CSS employees and transferring that information into an electronic web portal on a periodic basis. Additional duties include evaluating the web portal’s usefulness to the department and developing a work plan that fully identifies the portals goals, objectives, and activities. | Interns majoring in communication, business, English or have an interested in computers are requested to apply. | Additional qualifications include good interpersonal communication skills, write clearly and concisely using good grammar, establish and maintain effective working relationships with CSS management and staff. | 3175 West Sixth Street Los Angeles, CA 90026 | ||||||
| 793 | Contract Management Division (CMD) Special Projects | The intern will be expected to assist CMD staff in conducting surveys, monitoring and systems reviews, help identify trends in contract quality control, analyze impact on services delivery and help develop corrective action plans to reduce errors. Duties may include assisting with the conversion of the contract proposal tool, developing a Quality Assurance Monitoring template, assist with the enhancement of the CMD System and Portal and update the contractor Bidder’s List. | Working knowledge of MS Office skills such as WORD and Excel. Majors in Business Administration, Public Administration or Public Policy are preferred. | Good critical thinking skills. Must have ability to gather/analyze information from various sources. Good oral and written communication skills required. Able to develop surveys and monitoring tools from systems review. Individual will be required to research, review and analyze information from various sources. | DPSS Administrative Headquarters
– East Annex, 12900 Crossroads Parkway South, City of Industry, CA
91746 |
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| 796 | Administrative Assistant | Evaluation of Customer Service and District Procedures along with some District Report Streamlining. | Any | Computer Skills including Word and Excel. | 3350 Aerojet Avenue, El Monte,
CA 91731 |
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| 804 | Create a Video to Help Foster Parents Transition Children | Due to multiple problems that foster parents have with having children leave their home, I have been given some funds to create a video/DVD to assist foster parents in transitioning children back home or to an adoptive placement. The goal is to help them understand the importance of their role in the move, help them understand their grief, and ways to emotionally deal with the process that will be the best for them and for the children. I have a videographer, however I need help in arranging interviews and preparing foster parents and professionals for the interviews, creating questions, coordinating the taping sessions, and assisting with the look of the final product.---If time, it would be great to have some foster parent focus groups to see if their understanding and attitudes change after viewing the video if time permits. Would need to develop a before and after questionaire. | Possible majors include Cinema-Television or related majors. | Candidates needs to be able to research professionals in the field and contact them. S/he must feel comfortable in interviewing foster parents to determine if they are appropriate for the video and prepare them for the interview. Candidate must be self-motivating, have good interpersonal skills. Any type of media experience would be a definite benefit. | Children & Family Services. The Pasadena office for a home base, but various locations for photo shoots | ||||||
| 812 | Workforce Planning Intern | Assist in development of career mapping database detailing potential career paths within the County; research career planning and development, retention, and supervisor/employee communication; gather information on the County’s organizational structure; analyze job specifications and requirements to determine appropriate characteristics for inclusion in the database; possibly assist in designing a website to provide County and external users access to the system | Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, Philosophy (logic), Information Systems/Computer Science English, Psychology, or Sociology. | Strong research, logic, and analytical skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Able to produce written documents that are well organized, meet the needs of the target audience, free of grammatical errors, etc. Able to identify patterns in data and make recommendations based on current research. Strong Internet-based research skills. | 3333 Wilshire Blvd, #350, Los Angeles 90010 | ||||||
| 813 | Recruitment Intern | Researches and develops formal recruitment sourcing plans which include identifying targeted sourcing options (e.g., Internet job boards, professional associations, universities, direct mail campaigns, print ads, radio ads, etc.), determining a recommended course of action, and documenting the information in a report. Develops technical narrative and data-driven reports for management and line-department HR staff. Designs recruitment advertisements that are engaging, meaningful and appropriate for the audience, applies sound design principles, conveys a clear message, etc. for a variety of different media formats (internet job boards, professional associations, universities, direct mail campaigns, print ads, radio ads, etc.). | Communications, Commercial Arts, Human Resources Management, Business or Public Administration or any directly related field. | Ability to gather, analyze and synthesize data. Ability to develop recruitment advertisements that are appropriate for the intended audience. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Internet research. | 3333 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010 | ||||||
| 817 | Civilian Labor Force Statis | Research the 2000 U.S. Census Bureau data to analyze the labor force statistics for the Filipino population within the County of Los Angeles. Analyze statistics and prepare a report for County of Los Angeles workforce analysis purposes. | Business Administration,
Economics, Mathematics, Public Administration, Statistics or related majors. |
Ability to research, compile, analyze statistical data and to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel programs. | Office of Affirmative Action Compliance Affirmative Action/Diversity
Programs Section. 1000 S. Fremont Avenue, Bldg A-9 East, Alhambra, CA 91803 |
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| 819 | Human Resources Intern | Responsibilities include
coordinating meetings with HR managers for review and update of the manual,
by chapter; researching topics in the manual to identify changes in
legislation, departmental policy and operating procedures; keeping track of
proposed changes/updates; coordinating County Counsel review of proposed
revisions; arranging for stakeholder review of and comment on proposed
revisions; dissemination of revisions, chapter by chapter, to all department
staff and all interested stakeholders. The manual consists of 19 chapters.
The department expects to revise 2 to 3 chapters per month. Consequently,
total revision of the manual should be complete within 6 to 7 months.
Coordinating this project will provide the intern with exposure to every HR function
at DCFS. |
Possible majors include Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Administration and related majors. | Knowledge of Human Resource principles. Ability to recognize and analyze measurable outcomes. Ability to articulate principals, protocol and policy both orally and written. Basic Research Knowledge | DCFS Headquarters, 425 Shatto Place, Los Angeles, CA | ||||||
| 820 | Marketing Intern | A great learning opportunity to work with the Marketing Analyst for a large park and recreation department with more than 140 facilities. Research market trends and demographics, assist with the development of expanding brand initiatives, assist with grass root marketing opportunities with large corporations and the expansion of a newly developed marketing and promotional initiative which has already received national media attention. | Business Admin., English,
Marketing, Public Admin., Public Relations |
Two college level Communications courses, 2 Years college English, minimum entry level Marketing or Advertising course, adept in the use of a word processing and/or publishing program. | Los Angeles County Department of Parks & Recreation Administrative Headquarters, 433 S. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90020 | ||||||
| 821 | Media and Public Information Coordination Intern | A great learning opportunity working with the Public Information Officer for a large park and recreation department with more than 140 facilities throughout Los Angeles County. Research and write stories for departmental newsletter, countywide publications, press releases, national award entries and annual report. Assist with the development of program brochures and program flyers. | Communications, English, Public Admin, Public Relations | Two college level Communications courses, 2 Years college English, minimum entry level Public Relations and/or Public Affairs course, adept in the use of a word processing and/or publishing program. | Los Angeles County Department of Parks & Recreation Administrative Headquarters, 433 S. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90020 | ||||||
| 824 | Application Automation | The department is in the process of acquiring an off-the-shelf solution for use with one of its major business units. The intern would be required to assist the Section Head with the migration of existing systems to the new application. | Students majoring in Business Management, Communications Management, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or Public Administration should apply. Additional qualifications include good interpersonal communication skills and at least a basic knowledge of information technology, i.e. have taken a course in programming, information technology basics, etc., not just a class in a specific software program. | The intern must have the ability to collect information related to both the old and new systems to enable the project to move forward. | 3175 West Sixth Street Los Angeles, CA 90026 | ||||||
| 828 | Communications for the Office of Affirmative Action Compliance | Develop and update the Departmental Programs brochures that delineate services provided by the Office of Affirmative Action Compliance. |
Majors may include Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing, Public Relations or related majors. Ability to use Work Excel Access, Visio, Power Point and | Communication, creativity, problem-solving, decision-making, diverse mindset and ability to drive change. Strong written, oral and interpersonal communications skills are required. | Office of Affirmative Action
Compliance: Administration Section 500 West Temple Street, Room 780 Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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| 831 | Recruitment and Examination | Reads and understands DHR policies/procedures on examinations to gain
a thorough understanding of the examination process. Reads and understands applicable Civil Service Rules and what they mean. Assists in preparing bulletins and supplemental application for various Civil Service Exams. Review employment applications to determine if applicants meet Minimum/Selection Requirements. Prepares a recruitment plan to attract qualified candidates using new and traditional methods such as the internet and other posting sites. Assists analysts in the coordination and administration of written tests and/or oral exams. Assists analysts in developing Appraisal of Promotability (AP) form and standards. Coordinates and monitors the AP process, and reviews completed AP’s for accuracy and compliance. Conducts research and analyzes data, and prepare reports on assigned projects. Works on special projects as assigned by the senior analysts. Develop and update the Departmental Programs brochures that delineate services provided by the Office of Affirmative Action Compliance. |
Possible majors include Business Administration, Human Resources,
Public Administration or related majors. |
Good analytical skills required.Good oral and written communication
skills required. Some research analysis experience required. |
3333 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 305,
Los Angeles, CA 90010 |
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| 843 | Auditor-Controller | Whenever a check is posted to our bank account for a different dollar amount that it was issued for, we are notified via a Positive Pay Exception Report from our bank. Additionally, all discrepancies post in our financial system (eCAPS) to the Check Exception Table. In addition to alerting our bank how to handle the Positive Pay Report exception, Disbursements Division staff must clear out the Check Exception Table regularly. Clearing the exception from the Check Exception Table requires staff to ensure the bank reversed the erroneous posting, and posted the correct amount to our account. This is accomplished through a complete analysis of all postings for the particular check to the Check Exception Table along with a review of bank statement charges and reversals. | Candidate must have basic accounting knowledge and have a working
knowledge of Excel. Candidate must be able to quickly learn to navigate through our financial system (eCAPS) and be willing to work as part of a team. |
Written procedures will be given
to the candidate when the assignment begins, however the candidate will be
expected to work independently to resolve unusual discrepancies.
Candidate will be working as part of a team to assist in clearing a
backlog of postings to the Check Exception Table, therefore strong verbal
communications are necessary in order to communicate with other team members
as well as staff in Accounting Division and Bank of America personnel.
Candidate must have strong analytical skills and be able to utilize
our daily Positive Pay Exception Reports to establish a correlation between
various discrepancies posting to the Check Exception Table. |
500 West Temple Street Room 502 Los Angeles,
CA 90012
OR
9150 East Imperial HWY
Room L-22 Downey, CA 90242 |
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| 844 | Auditor-Controller | The County participates in a
State reimbursement program that is commonly known as “SB90.” The SB90 program enables the County to seek
reimbursement from the State for operating programs that have been mandated
by State legislation. This C-BEEP
project is designed for the participant to assist in analyzing three existing
SB90 claims which require extensive preparation time, cost compilation, and
supporting documentation. This project seeks to simplify the SB90 claiming process by exploring alternative claiming methods that involve the design of time studies, tabulation and analysis of time study results, and computation of standard times and unit costs. This process is designed to arrive at a simplified and acceptable alternative to the current claiming process. |
Accounting major | Successful intern should have
the ability to analyze complex cost-finding requirements and gather information leading to simplified claiming procedures. Successful intern should have the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. |
Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple St., Room 603, Los Angeles | ||||||
| 845 | Auditor-Controller | The Auditor-Controller’s Shared Services Division serves as a fiscal
services center providing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Grants
Accounting, Procurement and Payroll support for 20 County departments. The Division is staffed with over 80
professional, technical, and clerical personnel.
The objective of this C-BEEP project is to develop an Internal
Auditing Program for the Shared Services Division which will allow for
periodic review of the work processed on behalf of our client departments to
ensure compliance with the internal controls and related policies for each of
the key functions. This project’s
primary focus is to assist the Division in identifying control weaknesses and
possible training needs within the Division.
A secondary aspect of the project is to observe work flow and
compliance with established procedures.
The results of these periodic reviews will be used to formulate a
corrective action plan to strengthen internal controls, identify
opportunities to improve business processes, and measure compliance with
County rules and regulations. |
Accounting major | A candidate pursuing a Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration, preferably a major in Accounting and
successfully completed a course in Auditing. A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to analyze operational procedures for effectiveness and compliance with applicable rules and regulations. A successful candidate will possess strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey assessment results in a clear and concise manner. A general understanding of duties of the accounting functions to be reviewed and a basic understanding of internal accounting controls |
Shared Services Division 3470 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1100 Los Angeles, CA 90010 |
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| CHILD DEVELOPMENT | |||||||||||
| Project # | Project Title | Project Description | Possible Major | Critical Skills | Location | ||||||
| 682 | Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp Counselor | The Adventures in Nature Counselor develops, implements and supervises recreational programs during the lunch period and extended care periods before and after summer camp closes. The counselor also assists the Instructors in classroom activities as a teacher’s aide and helps the program with other programmatic duties. | Prefer students in education, liberal studies, child development or museum studies. | Must be able to make decisions related to child behavior. | Natural History Museum - 900 Exposition Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA 90007 | ||||||
| 710 | Public Library | You will work with the Children’s Librarian to help register children for the summer reading program, explain the rules to the children and parents, hand out prizes, talk to children about books they read, and keep track of the number of registrations. On performance days, you will help seat children and maintain order. As time allows, you may do story hours, lead crafts, direct readers’ theatre, or plan other activities with children. The age group is about 5 to 13. | At least a junior level. Experience working with children. Classes or experience in librarianship, education, child development, recreation, social work, or related fields (Should have classes to demonstrate knowledge). Good communication skills and ability to interact with children, parents and library staff. Flexible and able to work well on a team. Good customer service skills; must be patient and friendly with all ages. | Have a problem-solving attitude toward situations. | Norwalk Regional Library, 12350 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650 | ||||||
| 805 | Career Development Interns | Assist in the creation of the DCFS Career Development Intern program for emancipating and former foster youth. Assist with the creation and development of the orientation, training guidelines and procedural packets. | Possible majors include Child Development, Human Resources, Public Administration or related majors | Some knowledge of the principles associated with research. Ability to recognize and analyze measurable outcomes. Ability to articulate and document ideas in a concise and comprehensive manner. | Various locations, County-wide | ||||||
| 848 | Child Development and Childhood Education Internship | Interns will learn basic child development milestones, the latest and innovative educational activities for children of different ages, how to create and lead reading programs, 5 to 10 minutes developmental screening tools to identify children at risk for developmental delays, simple mind-body interventions, such as breathing techniques, guided imagery, relaxation techniques and its benefits for child well being, ethics in working with children from different backgrounds and special needs children. Research opportunities are available. | . Interest in Child Development
and Childhood Education |
None | 1721 E. 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059 | ||||||
| COMMERCIAL ART | |||||||||||
| Project # | Project Title | Project Description | Possible Major | Critical Skills | Location | ||||||
| 813 | Recruitment Intern | Researches and develops formal recruitment sourcing plans which include identifying targeted sourcing options (e.g., Internet job boards, professional associations, universities, direct mail campaigns, print ads, radio ads, etc.), determining a recommended course of action, and documenting the information in a report. Develops technical narrative and data-driven reports for management and line-department HR staff. Designs recruitment advertisements that are engaging, meaningful and appropriate for the audience, applies sound design principles, conveys a clear message, etc. for a variety of different media formats (internet job boards, professional associations, universities, direct mail campaigns, print ads, radio ads, etc.). | Communications, Commercial Arts, Human Resources Management, Business or Public Administration or any directly related field. | Ability to gather, analyze and synthesize data. Ability to develop recruitment advertisements that are appropriate for the intended audience. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Internet research. | 3333 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010 | ||||||
| COMMUNICATIONS | |||||||||||
| Project # | Project Title | Project Description | Possible Major | Critical Skills | Location | ||||||
| 718 | Women's Commission | The purpose of this report is to
gauge how women in Los Angeles County have progressed since the last report
in 2006 in several areas: health, economic equality, education, gender equity
and domestic violence. |
The intern should have an awareness and interest in women’s issues; be able to research to find statistics in various areas; and ability to work on their own with minimal direction. Possible majors include Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, Women’s Studies or related majors. | Ability to draw conclusions from
research conducted and prepare a report for approval by the Commission for
Women and the Board of Supervisors. Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills; be proficient as word processing utilizing the Microsoft Office suite of programs; and experience using the Internet as a research tool. Analyze researched data (including using the Internet) in order to reach conclusions and formulate a written report. |
Room B-50, Hall of Administration, 500 W. Temple Street, Los
Angeles, CA 90012 |
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| 726 | Communications-Community Relations Internship | Internship with the Communications & Marketing Division of the largest locally-administered child support agency in the country. The intern(s) will be responsible for assisting the Division Chief of Communication with duties related to media relations including preparation of background materials, media outreach and assisting with community relations projects. | Preferred candidates should be majoring in communications, public relations, advertising or journalism. Students from colleges with major communication programs will be strongly considered. | Communications intern should possess good office skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word. Knowledge of Excel is a plus. Previous experience on newspaper or newsletter production preferred. | CSSD Communications & Marketing Division 5500 S. Eastern, Commerce 90049 | ||||||
| 740 | Communications/Public Affairs Internship | Internship with the Office of Public Affairs of the largest child welfare agency in the country. The intern(s) will be responsible for assisting the Office of Public Affairs with duties related to media relations including preparation of background materials, media outreach and assisting with community events. Duties will also include assisting with internal and external communications initiatives including writing media advisories and news releases, coordinating media kits and writing articles for the department’s newsletter. | Preferred candidates should be majoring in communications, public relations or journalism or related majors. Students from colleges with accredited and strong communications programs will be strongly considered. | Communications interns should possess excellent written and verbal skills, good office skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word. Knowledge of Excel and Photoshop is a plus. Previous experience on a newspaper or in newsletter production preferred. The ability to speak and write in Spanish is a plus. | DCFS Office of Public Affairs, 425 Shatto Place, Los Angeles, 90020 | ||||||
| 761 | Communication Policy & Procedures Manual | The department is in the process of developing Communication Policy and Procedures manuals for our service centers and administrative office. We are looking for an intern to help with the development of both manuals. | Interns majoring in communication, business administration, English or have an interested in computers or prior experience in developing booklets and “how to” manuals are requested to apply. Additional qualifications include good writing skills, an interest in community service, problem analysis, experience in editing, good people skills to discuss informational content, and the use of computers and related software applications. | The intern under close supervision must have the ability to meet with managers and staff to develop and write the required content of both manuals. | 3175 West Sixth Street Los Angeles, CA 90026 | ||||||
| 763 | Staff Support for District Director | ||||||||||