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Intern

CompanyCity of San Diego
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 18, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with citywide budget planning, financial analysis, preparing various financial statements, and monitoring revenue and expenditure compliance. Responsibilities also include supporting accounts payable, payroll, and assisting staff with audit-related questions and labor cost projections.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$19 - $23
Company Size
6776
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The City of San Diego offers meaningful opportunities for professionals ready to make a lasting impact. As one of the largest municipal organizations in the country—with over 12,000 employees—we provide essential services that shape the lives of more than 1.4 million residents within the official boundaries of the City of San Diego, which include communities such as Downtown, City Heights, San Ysidro, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, and Rancho Bernardo. We provide competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a strong commitment to professional development. Lead with purpose. Build your future with the City of San Diego. FOLLOW US: Facebook.com/CityofSanDiego X.com/CityofSanDiego/ Instagram: @thecityofsandiego Threads:@cityofsandiego YouTube: https://goo.gl/7ouxaq
About the Role

Job Req ID: 641 

Division: Grants Support 

Salary Range: $19.47 to $22.75 

Job Type: Unclassified     

Business Area: Department of Finance 

Personnel Area: Department of Finance 

Closing Date: 03/06/2026 

 

DEFINITION:

Intern will be under the direct supervision and guidance for all assignments and may participate in budgetary, accounting, financial, payroll, accounts payable, and/or debt financing tasks.

 

OVERVIEW:

The Department of Finance comprises three divisions: Financial Planning, External Financial Reporting, and Debt Management & Capital Improvement Program.

 

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

  • Assists in planning, preparing, and monitoring Citywide budget, accounting, and financial analysis/work;
  • Assists in preparing a variety of financial statements, data, and information; and other financial reports;
  • Assists in revenue and expenditure projections;
  • Assists reviewing Organizational Management (OM) documents;
  • Assists in the analysis of City budgetary/fiscal policy changes;
  • Assists in preparing budgetary and financial reports such as balance sheets, cash flow analyses, and operating and budgetary statements;
  • Reviews posted revenue and expenditures in funds for accuracy as well as compliance with Municipal Code requirements;
  • Assists in analyzing financial data to prepare projections, calculations, reconciliations, and/or allocations;
  • Assists staff with audit questions and/or requests on various audits and accounts;
  • Assists in reviewing, developing, and preparing Citywide budget and monitoring reports;
  • Assist accounts payable and/or payroll and researches and resolves related issues for the City and SDCERS;
  • Assists with labor cost projections for the meet and confer process of the City;

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be enrolled in an academic or training program such as high school, college, continuing education, online program, trade school, etc.
  • Must be between the ages of 16 and 30 at the time of application.
  • Not currently participating in AmeriCorps or Californians for All College Corps.

 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

  • Internships may be paid or unpaid, based on availability of funds. Paid internships will be compensated at an hourly rate consistent with Exhibit C of the Salary Ordinance and commensurate with an applicant’s education level.
  • Not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, paid holidays, and/or any type of City-sponsored insurance.
  • Will participate in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS).
  • Will receive a free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
  • Will accrue paid sick leave while employed in a paid internship (eligible for use after 90 days of employment).
 
OVERVIEW:
The City of San Diego consists of more than 30 operational departments. Internships are available when project-based opportunities arise amongst departments. With general supervision, an internship provides part-time employment opportunities for students enrolled in a continuing education, traditional education, or training program to gain hands-on experience related to their career interests or area of study.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Duties and responsibilities assigned to interns will vary depending on the department they are assigned; these include but are not limited to: assisting with planning events, conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, assisting with projects, preparing reports and presentations, attending internal and external stakeholders’ meetings, and field work. Work will be project-based, temporary, and not compromise the work of a bargaining unit employee.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • 15 ½ years of age or older.
  • Must be a United States citizen or have the current legal right to work in the United States.
  • Requirements vary and are based on the department and specific internship role.
  • Must be enrolled in a continuing education, traditional education, or training program.
  • Must meet grant criteria for funding.
 
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
  • Internships may be paid or unpaid, based on availability of funds. Paid internships will be compensated at an hourly rate consistent with Exhibit C of the Salary Ordinance and commensurate with an applicant’s education level.
  • Not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, paid holidays, and/or any type of City-sponsored insurance.
  • Will participate in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS).
  • Will receive a free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
  • Will accrue paid sick leave while employed in a paid internship (eligible for use after 90 days of employment).
Key Skills
Budgetary TasksAccountingFinancial AnalysisPayrollAccounts PayableDebt FinancingFinancial StatementsRevenue ProjectionsExpenditure ProjectionsPolicy AnalysisCash Flow AnalysesData AnalysisAudit AssistanceCost ProjectionsResearch
Categories
Finance & AccountingGovernment & Public SectorAdministrative
Benefits
Defined Benefit PlanFree Transit PassPaid Sick Leave