Internship Competitive Programming Jobs in California

Salary: $0.00 Hourly
Location : Eric Rood Government Center (Western County), 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA
Job Type: Intern--Paid or Unpaid (Varies)
Job Number: 2026-0016
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 01/01/2026
Closing Date: 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Definition and Class Characteristics
Are you looking for an outstanding opportunity to bridge your military career and upcoming civilian life?
Nevada County's "Achieve More" Internship Program offers diverse variety of internships for separating service members. Our goal is to help our interns achieve their career aspirations and to ensure transition to civilian life is smooth!
This program is crafted to allow active duty service members up to 180 days to intern with various departments within the County to gain valuable skills to assist in the transition from military service. In order to offer our interns the greatest benefit, the minimum internship duration is 90 days. Internships of less than 90 days, can be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Some of the departments and offices we have placed SkillBridge interns in are:

• Human Resources
• Veteran's Services
• CEO's Office
• Board of Supervisors
• Office of Emergency Services
• Information & General Services
• Health & Human Services Agency

Our SkillBridge program helps ensure you are fully prepared for civilian life! Benefits of working with our organization is we partner with our Veteran's Service office to assist you from start to finish. Not only do you gain valuable civilian work experience, we ensure you have access to file your VA claim while participating in the program.
Why Nevada County? We are committed to providing excellence in public service in partnership with our community and partner agencies. Our leadership team values employee and community development and civic engagement and promotes open and clear communication! This sets us up to be a successful and inclusive organization. Our leadership team connects with the community, listens to them, and provides relevant programming to keep us safe, healthy and balanced.
Although regular employment is not guaranteed after your internship ends, we strive to provide you with the skills necessary to be a competitive candidate for employment with our agency and other civilian sector employers.
Most internships that we offer are in-person, located at our offices in Grass Valley, Nevada City and Truckee, California. Nevada County is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. Online or hybrid in-person / online internships may be negotiated, but are not guaranteed based on the nature of the job role and the internship advisor hosting the position.
To learn more about our internship and military programs please visit our website.
We are an equal opportunity employer. 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 crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
01
Are you currently an active duty member of the U.S. Military?The Department of Defense SkillBridge Internship is only open to active duty military members.

• Yes
• No

02
What branch of the military are you separating from?
03
What is your current rank?
04
What is your job classification, AFSC or military occupation specialty code?
05
How many years have you been in service?
06
What State or Country are you currently based out of?
07
What is the ideal time to contact you (Pacific Standard Time)
08
What is the best way to reach you? Please select one answer.

• Email
• Telephone

09
What is your military email address?
10
Please provide your Commander's contact information:Rank and NameDuty Phone NumberDuty Email
11
What are your civilian career aspirations or goals? What position or departments are you interested in? **Please visit our website to view County departments **
12
What experience or skills would you like to gain from this internship?
13
Are you currently enrolled in a college program? If so, what is your area of study?
14
Please indicate your education and experience: (College Degrees, Military Training, Specialized Training or Certifications)
15
What is your anticipated internship start date?
16
What is your projected internship duration (90 to 180 days):**Please note the minimum internship duration is 90 day**
17
What is your tentative separation from service date?
18
Which of the following locations are you seeking placement?

• Grass Valley / Nevada City, CA
• Truckee, CA
• No Preference
• Remote / Online **This option is not guaranteed, most internships are hosted in-person**

19
Do you have reliable transportation?

• Yes
• No

20
Are you aware that participation in the SkillBridge program requires a 40 hour per week commitment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question