Internship

The Jobs for Youth Summer Internship places Jobs for Youth Members aged 18-21 in County Departments for 8-10 weeks. Internship opportunities are available in a variety of different disciplines ranging from Human Resources, IT, Accounting & Finance, and more! Summer interns will receive mentoring from government leaders and work on projects that foster their professional development.

Requirements: San Mateo County resident, JFY Member*, 18 to 21 years old 

Duration: June through August (approximately 8-10 weeks) 

Hours: Flexible 

Location: Positions are available in several Departments and may include placements in Belmont, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Half Moon Bay, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Mateo, and South San Francisco 

JFY Summer Internship Applications Open on Monday 3/18/24

*To become a Jobs for Youth Member, you must attend a job preparation workshop. For upcoming workshop dates, please refer to our Youth Registration Form to view upcoming PUBLIC VIRTUAL workshops. 

Other County Internships 

The County of San Mateo is invested in your future! A number of other internship programs are available. For more information, visit the HR Internships page.