2012 STUDENT INTERN OPPORTUNITIES

 WE WELCOME YOUR INTEREST IN THE CIVIC CENTER VOLUNTEERS 
STUDENT INTERN PROGRAM!

Contact Student Intern Coordinator Joy Fossett at (415) 473-7447 or jfossett@marincounty.org
for information on these or other internship openings.

The Intern Coordinator often is able to custom-design an internship
to match your individual strengths, skills, and goals.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Video Instructor/GIS Aide, Geographic Information Systems Division.  Help explain, organize, and narrate detailed local information on the County of Marin’s mapping web site. Working with staff, you will make information user-friendly. The ideal intern can organize step-by-step directions, is comfortable in front of a camera, has an engaging speaking voice, and is passionate about making information accessible to all. The intern will help script -- and then will narrate -- brief videos telling computer users how to use a wide range of program features at marinmap.org, a county site featuring real estate parcels, emergency escape routes, bicycle trails, and much more. Hours: 2 to 4 a day, one to two days a week. The GIS manager will provide training and ongoing supervision and support.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE

Summer Management Internship. The ideal candidate will have an interest in local government and enjoy working in a fast-paced, professional environment. Applicants must be in the process of finishing or recently earned, an undergraduate degree or a graduate degree in public administration, public policy, business administration, or related field. Additionally, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong verbal and written skills, possess strong research and analytical skills, and propose innovative ideas and solutions. There will be a modest stipend. The internship will be approximately 32 hrs/wk, begin in June and last 8-12 wks. Please send a cover letter, resume, 3-5 pg writing sample, and 3 references to County of Marin, Attn: Summer Mgmt Internship, 3501 civic Ctr Dr, #325, San Rafael, CA 94903. Review of applications begins 4/3/12.

CULTURAL SERVICES, MARIN CENTER

Maintenance Aide, Cultural Services. Learn to solve problems, fix things, and build practical skills during a one-semester internship with the Marin Center Events Facilities Services team. Assist in all facilities services, including but not limited to facilities maintenance, electrical, plumbing, key-locking, painting, and exhibits. The ideal candidate for this assignment has a can-do attitude, willingness to learn, interest in the listed skills, and the ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Co-Facilitator Interns at County Jail, Detention Services. We are collecting names of students interested in a future opportunity to help incarcerated people with chronic illness learn the skills to cope with their disease. Co-facilitators will with detention health care personnel during six-week sessions of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program at Marin County Jail. The content is in the form of an interactive, scripted program developed at Stanford University. The program is educational, fun, and powerful. The ideal intern has worked or volunteered in a jail setting or, if not, would be comfortable working with incarcerated individuals. Education in health care, social science, criminal justice, or teaching is not necessary but would be a plus. Students must be 21 or older and submit to security clearance and background check. Training will be provided. Six-month commitment will be requested.

Community Prevention Specialist/Intern, Prevention Hub. Are you interested in public health and prevention work? The ideal intern will assist the newly created Prevention Hub to implement trainings, develop resources and data, and assist in electronic and web communication with contracted providers and the general public. The ideal intern is passionate about health and prevention issues and has organizational and communication skills. Two assignments available. Hours: Up to 15 a week; Tuesdays and Fridays preferred. Youth, young adults, and high school students are especially encouraged to apply. Staff will provide orientation. Office located in San Rafael. Some work could be done from home on the Internet.

Deputy Public Guardian Intern, Public Guardian. Protect incapacitated adults and gain case experience working with professionals on the Marin County Public Guardian team. The intern will help investigate cases of potential neglect or abuse, accompany deputy public guardians to court and on visits to clients’ homes and hospitals, make phone calls, and help prepare documents for court appearances. In response to client needs, office atmosphere can range from calm to crisis as team members work to keep clients safe and preserve their assets. The ideal intern is responsible, accurate, service-oriented, has great people skills, and is interested in social work, the law, and/or issues related to mental illness and dementia. Required: ability to maintain strict confidentiality, work independently after receiving direction, and use Word, Excel, Outlook, and common office machines. Hours: 8 to 16 a week on a flexible schedule. Staff will introduce student to policies and procedures, provide PG-Pro Panoramic software and HIPAA training, and will include the intern in some staff meetings.

Health Education Trainer/Educator, WIC. Do you have some background in child development, positive-discipline strategies, research, teaching, or training? If so, the Women, Infants and Children program is looking for help to research, design, and start training modules that staff members can use to teach and support their clients. There is a particular need for training in positive discipline, especially around feeding issues. Flexible schedule; some project work may done at home. Staff will provide training.

Intergenerational Conversation Project Intern, Aging & Adult Services. The Intergenerational Conversation Project seeks interns to be matched with diverse older adults for weekly get-togethers. As an intern you will visit older adult clients in their homes for social interaction and conversations. If you are a punctual, outgoing person who enjoys reaching out to others, this internship is for you.

Public Information Communications Intern, Community Health and Prevention Services. Are you interested in public health issues and/or communication/media relations? Intern will help develop and implement a communications plan, design templates, research, and formulate content for e-mail communications, organize distribution lists, and assist with video media productions. Candidate should be proficient in common computer programs and possess strong written, organizational, and verbal skills. Video production knowledge a plus but not required.

 MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY (Please note branch location)

Teen Client Assistant, Marin City Library. Do you enjoy working with teens? Are you patient and positive? Do you have a talent for diffusing emotionally charged situations? The Marin City Library staff is looking for a mature student intern to interact with teens on afternoons and weekends when young people are using library computers. Behavioral issues may include loud talking and some arguing. The ideal intern will engage teen patrons, chat with them regularly, and help staff in case of a peer-to-peer disagreement. Excellent opportunity for social science students interested in working with youth. Hours: minimum of 3 to 4 a week; flexible schedule. Staff will provide orientation, support, and ongoing supervision.

MARIN COUNTY PARKS

Communications Assistant and Archive Manager, Open Space District Administration. Would you like to become a vital part of the Marin County Parks department? A motivated intern is needed to support MCP's communications efforts. This assignment will involve conducting research, writing and editing biographies for Our Parks, Our History, drafting articles, and cataloguing an internal photo library. Hours: Up to 16 a week. Staff will provide orientation to the department.

PROBATION

Employment Advisor, Juvenile Hall. Help incarcerated teens craft resumes, complete forms, practice interviewing, and understand the basics of a job search. The ideal intern knows something about the local job market for teens, can help students consider appropriate jobs, and has some background in social services, education, administration of justice, or a related field.  Intern must be 21 or older, comfortable visiting a locked facility, and able to maintain strict confidentiality. Hours: 4 to 8 a week for at least three months. Staff will provide orientation and ongoing support.

SHERIFF

(Applicants must be at least 18 and are subject to the Sheriff’s Office drug use guidelines and
required to pass a background investigation prior to appointment.)

Social Media Specialist, Emergency Management Services. Use your social media smarts to assess and recommend effective approaches to social media for the Information Technology team that helps keep Marin ready for emergencies. Working with staff, the intern will establish a social media program for the Office of Emergency Services. The ideal intern has knowledge of social media, the ability to organize and work independently, and a major in computer science, business, marketing, or journalism.  Not required but a plus: bilingual ability, good people skills, initiative, a sense of the future of social media, or public relations skills. Hours: 8 to 16 a week for a semester or until the project is finished. Hours: anytime between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays. Staff will introduce the intern to emergency management, county government, and computer operations.

THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN A
CIVIC CENTER VOLUNTEERS INTERNSHIP!