Jobs for Youth Summer Internships - Apply Today!

Hi JFY Members!

We are excited to announce that the County of San Mateo Jobs for Youth Summer Internship program will return this summer!

The County of San Mateo Jobs for Youth Summer Internship places Jobs for Youth Members who are between the ages of 18-21 in County Departments for 8-10 weeks. The JFY summer internship program provides young adults the opportunity to develop employment skills, and obtain exposure to career fields of interest! Internships start in June or July.

• Requirements: San Mateo County resident, JFY Member*, 18 to 21 years old
• Duration: June through August (approximately 8-10 weeks)
• Hours: Flexible based on department need (between 20-40 hours/week)
• 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.

If you are interested in applying, the first thing you will need to do is send your Resume, Cover Letter, and three professional references to jobsforyouth@smcgov.org. Please be sure to use this Professional References template!

After submitting your documentation, *please register for one of the mandatory virtual Jobs for Youth Summer Internship orientations/workshops at the following link. There will be weekly orientation sessions available beginning February 10, 2025 through March 10, 2025.

Once you have attended the orientation, we will send you a personal link to complete an application. Please note that applications will be reviewed by County departments on a first come first served basis, so we suggest completing an application ASAP to remain competitive.

Please reach out to jobsforyouth@smcgov.org if you have any questions!

 

In community, 

The JFY Team