SACOGs Early Career Experience Internship Program

Are you a student interested in gaining hands-on experience in local government? Our Early Career Experience Internship Program is a paid, six-week, 20-hour-per-week opportunity designed for students to develop skills, build networks, and make a difference in our community. This internship is fully in-person, providing interns with hands-on experience and direct collaboration with staff and project teams. This year, internship opportunities are available in two focus areas: Transportation Team Internship - Gain exposure to transportation planning, sustainable mobility initiatives, and regional safety planning projects. Interns may assist with transportation research, mobility program support, and regional partnership activities while learning about current transportation issues and community-focused planning efforts. Finance Team Internship - Gain hands-on experience in public-sector finance through support with fiscal year closeout activities, project financial analysis, budgeting, and grant management. Interns will work alongside the Finance Team to learn about financial operations and project coordination in a collaborative government environment. This program is ideal for individuals who are curious about public service, eager to learn, and excited to build professional skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Program Details:

This six-week internship program is open to all students who meet the criteria of the program. And, recognizing that our region is diverse in many ways, we particularly want to invite participation of students from varied or diverse groups (examples include geographic background, limited socioeconomic means, race/ethnicity, gender or gender identity, religion, and the differently abled). Why Intern with SACOG? Make a

Difference:

Support planning work that improves mobility and equity in local communities

Grow Your Skills:

Gain real-world experience in data analysis, field methods, and transportation policy.

Work Flexibly:

Flexible scheduling around your academic calendar. Be Part of a

Mission:

Help SACOG plan for a more inclusive, sustainable, and connected future. The Organization SACOG is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the six-county Sacramento region. Formed as a Joint Powers Authority, SACOG is governed by a board of 31 elected officials that directly represent all six counties and 22 cities in the region, and one ex-officio member (Caltrans). While transportation is core to SACOG's role as a Metropolitan Planning Organization, SACOG has over two decades of experience approaching regional issues from an integrated perspective that examines the linkages between transportation, housing, economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and air quality. Under the leadership of its executive director, SACOG has a vision of a vibrant and thriving Sacramento region for all.

Its mission is:

SACOG convenes and connects the region to advance an equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future. Join our Team SACOG values diversity and believes that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that contribute to an innovative and collaborative environment in which talents are fully utilized, uniqueness is valued, and SACOG's objectives are met. SACOG is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. In addition to being an organizational value, we also uphold equal opportunity under the law. SACOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. SACOG provides fair and equal opportunity for all with no discrimination because of race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. SACOG employs a dedicated and professional staff of 60 who work together to advance solutions to some of the region's shared challenges of transportation, housing, air quality, climate change and the protection of the region's agricultural and natural resources. SACOG fosters an inclusive, mission driven, and fun employee culture and offers flexible schedules. SACOG will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental disabilities of an otherwise qualified individual who is an applicant or employee.

Application Process:

Please submit your resume and cover letter with your application.

Filing Deadline:

May 29

In-person Interview:

First two weeks of

June Desired Start Date:

June 15

What You'll Do:

Work alongside experienced professionals in areas like finance and transportation Gain exposure to how local and regional government agencies collaborate Participate in team projects Develop a stronger understanding of public service career pathways Build your professional network and resume through meaningful, real-world experience We're looking for candidates who are: Enrolled in school At least 18 years of age Available 20 hours per week in-person Physical Demands This position requires medium physical activity in an in doors office environment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Positions in this classification also crawl, kneel, crouch, stoop and reach overhead and below shoulder level to set up for meetings. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50poundsa distance of approximately 100 feet.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

This is primarily a sedentary classification and the employee works in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. The employee interfaces with staff, management, other agency representatives, member jurisdictions, government officials, business representatives, and the general public in explaining SACOG policies and requesting and providing information. No previous experience is required. Must be enrolled in school.