City Administration Intern

Employer: City of Adelanto
Duration: College Internship (218 hours) by December 2026
Location: 11600 Air Expressway, Adelanto, CA 92301
Compensation: Paid Internship

Position Overview

The Records Management & City Administration Intern provides students with hands-on experience in municipal government operations while supporting the City of Adelanto with records organization, scanning, and document management.

Interns will assist with maintaining and digitizing city records while learning how local government functions. In addition to records management responsibilities, interns will gain exposure to the broader operations of city government through departmental tours and participation in civic meetings.

This internship is designed to introduce students to public service careers and the wide range of roles within municipal government.

Key Responsibilities

Records Management Support

• Assist with scanning, digitizing, and organizing city records and documents.

• Support the maintenance of accurate filing systems for physical and electronic records.

• Help organize archived documents to improve accessibility and compliance with records retention requirements.

• Ensure proper labeling, indexing, and storage of files.

Administrative Assistance

• Support administrative staff with document preparation and record tracking.

• Assist with data entry and file organization.

• Help maintain organized workspaces and document systems.

Government Operations Exposure

• Attend at least one City Council meeting to observe the legislative process and public decision-making.

• Participate in guided tours of various city departments to learn about municipal services and career pathways.

• Engage with city staff to gain insight into roles in public administration, planning, public works, finance, and community services.

Learning Opportunities

Interns will gain:

• Practical experience in records management and administrative operations

• Exposure to local government structure and services

• Insight into career pathways in municipal government

• Professional workplace skills, including organization, communication, and confidentiality

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university

• Must be a resident of Adelanto

• Interest in public service, government, administration, or community development

• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills

• Ability to handle documents responsibly and maintain confidentiality

Work Environment

This internship is primarily based in a city office setting and may include occasional visits to other municipal facilities as part of departmental tours and learning activities.