Internships and Volunteer Positions with Plans and Public Works

The City of Monterey Plans & Public Works Department
is Seeking Student Interns & Volunteers!
Experience Public Service & Make a Difference
The Plans & Public Works Department Student Internship Program provides eligible students, and recent
college graduates, the opportunity to support exciting and diverse municipal services. This program will allow
students to link theory with practice, gain work experience, foster development of specialized skills that
cannot be taught in a classroom, network with professionals in your intended career path, and be mentored.
How to Apply:
View internship opportunities and apply online at www.monterey.org/hr. Click on “Volunteer Services” for
volunteer internships and/or click on “Job Openings, Other PT and Seasonal” for paid internships. Eligible
applications will be forwarded to the department for consideration. Interviews will be scheduled with selected
applicants. Recruitments will be on a continuous, on-going basis.
Applicants Must:
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, vocational or technical school, (all majors
welcome), or be a recent graduate (within the last year)
• Have completed at least one year of program study
• Be eligible to work in the United States
• Have reliable transportation
• Possess a willingness to learn, positive attitude & self-motivation
Program Details:
• Volunteer internships available
• Paid internships may be available (maximum 20 hour work week)
• May be eligible for college credit*
• Work locations and schedules vary by division
• Duties vary by division needs and intern/volunteer interests and capabilities
The Plans & Public Works Department provides diverse professional, technical, administrative, and skilled
trade services and opportunities for college students and recent graduates in the following areas:
Building Maintenance
Building Permits & Inspections
Capital Projects & Construction Management
Code Compliance
Engineering & Infrastructure Management
Environmental Programs
Fleet Services
Housing & Property Management
Parks Operations
Planning
Streets & Utilities Operations
Traffic Engineering
++For more information call Rose at (831) 646-3997. Or, visit www.monterey.org/hr for more information++
“Monterey is committed to being a model city for its quality of life driven by responsiveness of local government,
historical and cultural preservation, mobility opportunities emphasizing pedestrians over vehicles, economic
sustainability, and a strong sense of place and good stewardship of the natural environment.”
*Contact your college or university academic advisor or career placement office to determine credit eligibility and requirements.