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Customer Service Intern Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Planning Intern

Pico Rivera, CA ยท On-site

$18 - $23/hr

Temporary Job Number: 202608-Planning Intern Department: Community Development Opening Date: 08/06 ... We strive to provide responsive and consistent customer service to the community and our employees ...

Pharmacy Intern

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$20.10 - $28.10/hr

Customer Service * Inventory Management * Workflow Management excluding final prescription verification Primary Roles and Responsibility: A key component of the pharmacy intern role is keeping your ...

POSITION : Leasing Community Intern (Temporary, Non-Exempt) COMPENSATION : Pursuant to CA ... Be an ambassador for customer service by consistently going above and beyond to ensure that ...

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How much do customer service intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for customer service intern in California is $14.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.95 and $16.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of training and support can a customer service intern expect during their internship?

Customer Service Interns typically receive structured onboarding and ongoing training designed to build product knowledge, communication skills, and familiarity with company systems. They often participate in shadowing experienced team members, handling supervised customer interactions, and receiving feedback from mentors or supervisors. Regular check-ins, team meetings, and access to knowledge bases help interns overcome challenges and gradually take on more responsibility. This supportive environment ensures interns can confidently assist customers while developing valuable professional skills for future roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a customer service intern?

To thrive as a Customer Service Intern, you need strong communication skills, basic problem-solving abilities, and a high school diploma or current enrollment in a related degree program. Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) software and office productivity tools is often expected. Patience, active listening, and a positive attitude are standout soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for effectively resolving customer issues, building rapport, and contributing to a positive brand experience.
What are the most commonly searched types of Customer Service jobs in California? The most popular types of Customer Service jobs in California are:
What cities in California are hiring for Customer Service Intern jobs? Cities in California with the most Customer Service Intern job openings:
Infographic showing various Customer Service Intern job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,857 per year, or $14.8 per hour.

Sales Engineer Intern

RD Rubber Technology Corporation

Santa Fe Springs, CA โ€ข On-site

$20/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Sales Engineer Intern

About the Job:
Are you an engineer that enjoys connecting with people. We are looking for a Sales Engineer Intern that can leverage their technical acumen to develop new business opportunities in niche, highly regulated industries. This internship opportunity is open to all engineering majors.  
Join our collaborative, high-energy team at RD Rubber Technology Corporation in Santa Fe Springs, CA. RD Rubber Technology Corporation offers a 6-12-month paid internship. The internship program exposes interns to work on assignments that will expand their knowledge from their college courses and provides students with a professional work environment and hands-on experiences. This position is onsite, and the Intern is expected to work a minimum of 15 to 25 hours per week.
In this role, you will be responsible for engagement in tailored market research and business development.  The career path for this individual is to obtain a full-time business development role upon graduation.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct market research in niche market segments.
  • Understand customer requirements and provide technical expertise to potential clients.
  • Deliver product presentation through a digital platform or in-person.
  • Work with internal engineering team, production and customer service.
  • Answer technical questions.
  • Conduct outbound outreach via-email and other channels calls to potential new customers to generate new business opportunities.
  • Build and nurture relationships with prospective new customers.
  • Present company, capability, and product information, via phone, email, or video demonstrations.
  • Maintain accurate records of business development activities, customer interactions, and follow-ups in company systems.
  • Maintain and update customer prospect logs.
  • Support the planning and execution of business development events.
  • Comfortable working across different types of teams.
  • Results driven and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent writing, copy editing and creation, and research skills, with the ability to produce focused, polished materials to prospective customers.
  • Meticulous attention to detail across all work products, including written content, data management, and presentations.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on complex assignments.

Upon successful completion of the internship program, the candidate will be evaluated as a full-time employee. A full-time candidate would attend occasional industry conferences as needed.
Registrations and Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, AS9100:2016, DOD Joint Certification Program (JCP), NIST 800-171, ITAR and CMMC Level 2 self-assessment.

Skills:
  • Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills.
  • Reading skills (English).
  • Technical Skills
  • Organized.
  • Time management.
  • Energetic and relationship-builder.
  • MS Office.

Compensation & Future Benefits
  • Internship: $20 per hour

Possibility of Full-Time Conversion: Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) plan.