Executive Returnship Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location : Eric Rood Government Center (Western County), 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA
Job Type: Intern--Paid or Unpaid (Varies)
Job Number: 2026-0015
Department: Human Resources (HR)
Opening Date: 01/01/2026
Closing Date: 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Definition and Class Characteristics
Are you looking to gain work experience in the public sector? Have you ever wondered what types of jobs the County offers?
If so, our "Achieve More" Internship Program is the place for you!
We offer a variety of unpaid internship opportunities that allow you to work in various county departments. We strive to provide our interns with valuable job skills and knowledge about county government operations. Our internship opportunities range from part time to full time work. Internships are available in Western Nevada County and Truckee.
**Paid internship opportunities will be posted under separate recruitments when available**
Benefits to interning with us:

• Gain hands on learning experience in a professional work setting
• Learn about county operations, departments, and job opportunities
• Develop career related skills, abilities, proficiencies and experience
• Expand your professional network by working with our diverse and collaborative team of leaders and mentors
• Make a difference, while working with the community

Our internship program was crafted to provide opportunities for career development to individuals interested in working in local government and serving the community. Interns will receive meaningful and wide-ranging assignments in their respective departments and gain exposure to working in a government setting.
Nevada County collaborates with numerous colleges and dynamic community partners to place interns of all abilities within our program.
Departments that have hosted interns include but are not limited to:

• Chief Executive and Board of Supervisor's Office
• Human Resources and Veteran's Services
• District Attorney and Victim Witness Advocates Office
• Health and Human Services Agency - Social Services, Public & Behavioral Health, Child Support Services, Housing and Community Services, Public Defender's Office.
• Code Compliance & Community Development
• Office of Emergency Services

We are an equal opportunity employer and value individual contributions at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of internship. Please contact us to request accommodations.
Apply now!
For more information, contact our Internship Coordinator team at internship.coordinator@nevadacountyca.gov or call us at (530) 265-7010.
While this is an unpaid internship, students and recent graduates are offered an excellent opportunity to:

• Build resumes and explore career options
• Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
  
• Fulfill college/university internship requirements
  
• Earn hours toward professional certification or licensure
  
• Network in their fields of interest with professionals who are dedicated to making a positive difference in Nevada County
  
• Learn from a working supervisor who is dedicated to your learning and growth
  
• See professionals operate in a real world, hands-on environment
  
• Intern with one of the premier employers in the region

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010
Comments, please email:human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
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What is the best way to reach you?

• Telephone
• Email

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Which of the following choices best describes your level of education?

• Did not graduate High School or GED
• High School or GED
• Some college: 0-59 units
• Some college: 60-89 units
• Some college: 90-119 units
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctor Degree

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Please let us know the subject area of your college education.If no college education, please indicate N/A.
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Are you affiliated with any of the following programs? (Choose 1 option)

• Alliance for Workforce Development
• Advanced Employment Group
• Connecting Point
• College
• High School
• DoD SkillBridge
• "Returnship" (Returning to work after 18 months or more break in employment)
• TK Momentum
• Veteran's Affairs Work Study
• Veteran's Affairs Non Paid Work Experience (NPWE)
• Veteran's Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation
• Veteran or Military Spouse
• Youth Job Corps
• Not affiliated with a school or program

05
If you are currently in high school or college please indicate the name of your school. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.
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What are your career aspirations?
07
If you have an interest in a specific department or position, please indicate below. Why you are interested in this area of work?
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What type of knowledge, skills and experience are you looking to gain by participating in this internship program?
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If selected for an internship, do you have reliable transportation?

• Yes
• No

10
If selected for an internship, what days of the week are you available to participate? (Mark all that apply)

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday

11
Please indicate how many hours per day you are available to participate in an internship.
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If you are selected for an internship, when could you start?(Examples: Now, Summer, March 2023, etc.)
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How long of an internship are you able to participate in?

• 0 to 3 months
• 3 to 6 months
• 6 to 12 months
• Other

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Internship opportunities may be paid or unpaid positions. Please let us know you understand that the internship you have applied for is unpaid and you are still interested.

• Yes, I understand that the internship I am applying for is unpaid. I am interested in obtaining an internship.
• No, I am not interested in an unpaid internship.**If you are selecting this response, we recommend that you do not submit your application and instead, review our list of paid internships and regular job opportunities.**

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