• Job Description

  Req#: 4456362
  **Applicants are responsible for reviewing all required parts of the application. Failure to submit a completed application will end further consideration for the internship opportunity.**
  
  ABOUT US: The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises 73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres; 1,250 miles of trails; 55 miles of shoreline. We manage and preserve natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy and protect. The regional parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education. Learn about our Mission and Vision, History, and our contributions to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
  
  OUR MISSION:
  EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation, and environmental education. An environmental ethic guides the District in all of its activities.
  
  OUR VALUES:
  
  • Respect – We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve.
  • Resilience – We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
  • Relationships – Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
  • Responsiveness – We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.
  • Transparency – We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.
  WHY INTERN FOR EBRPD?
  • Working with a purpose for a better world today and for future generations through the preservation of open space, public access to the outdoors, and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
  • A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District, the communities it serves, and its mission.
  • Gain valuable paid work experience in the field of academic study or interest which includes the completion of a project to add to your resume. Possible academic credit may be awarded from participating colleges or universities.
  THE OPPORTUNITY:
  The Park District is currently recruiting for an Intern in our Information Services Department to support a revised IT Policy. This position is located at the Administrative Offices in Oakland, CA.
  
  The proposed schedule for this internship is working up to 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri) for the duration of the Summer Program which runs from 6/1/24 through 8/23/24. The exact start and end dates for each internship will be based on the completion of a background check and availability.
  
  
  WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
  • Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, you will be addressing policy domains such as but not limited to governance, roles and responsibilities, data stewardship, acceptable use, and cybersecurity.
  • You will have the opportunity to address procedure improvements and documentation in certain procurements and IT operation tasks needed to support the Park District's growing needs and its service delivery to staff and the public.
  
  IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  • Enjoys travel to Park District sites to meet with staff and observe work practices.
  • Undergraduate or Graduate student studying Information systems, business, government or policy, or any related field are preferred and highly encouraged to apply.
  • Under the direction of the department head of a department, the intern is assigned to work on various projects up to forty (40) hours per week, for a short-term period of approximately ten to twelve (10-12) weeks.
  • Interns in the assigned departments would handle projects designed to be a working and learning experience in any of several fields in that department.
  • Work on various projects as assigned by the department head;
  • Become familiar with District policies and practices together with the reasoning behind these procedures;
  • Gain insight into being an effective decision-maker within the context of projected career goals;
  • Develop the ability to initiate or reject situations that are presented for intern’s evaluation;
  • Prepares reports;
  • Compiles and analyzes data pertaining to assigned projects.
  Education: Must be in attendance at, or on legitimate leave from, a high school, trade school, college or university. Academic background compatible to departmental assigned projects.
  
  License: Must possess a valid California driver’s license. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the General Manager for disabled or other applicants where the projects are such that a valid California Driver’s License would not be necessary.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Ability to investigate and analyze situations, plan and organize research.
  • Ability to speak and write effectively.
  • Ability to follow instructions and to maintain harmonious working relations with fellow employees and the public
  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  
  • Must pass a Level 1 background check, which includes a criminal history background review.
  Equal Opportunity Employer:
  The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
  

• About the company

  The East Bay Regional Park District is a special district operating in Alameda County and Contra Costa County, California, within the East Bay area of the San Francisco Bay Area.

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