Internships
Youth Summer Internship Program (YSIP)
What is the Youth Summer Internship Program (YSIP)?
YSIP is the city of South San Francisco's official summer internship program. It is open to SSF public school students, ages 15-18. You do not need employment experience to join! The program is 8 weeks long and combines training and on-the-job experience.
When does the program begin and end?
The program kicks off on Monday, June 10, 2024 and begins with a week of paid virtual training (2 hours/day). Following training, participants will be placed in an internship for 7 weeks, ending August 2, 2024.
How many hours per week can I work?
Participants will work between 20-25 hours per week. Your schedule will be determined by you and your supervisor. We have on-site, remote, and hybrid internship placements.
How much will I earn?
Participants will earn $19 an hour.
What kind of internship opportunities does YSIP have?
All internship placements will be with one of several South San Francisco departments, including Parks and Recreation, Library, Public Works, Police, Fire, Economic and Community Development, Information Technology, and City Hall Administration. We will attempt to match students with internships based on their interests and availability.
What kind of work will I be doing?
Work may include assistance with special projects, light technical work, clerical work, and basic research and analysis.
What happens when my internship ends?
YSIP staff will work with you to help you secure other internship opportunities and/or part-time employment. We can also provide letters of recommendation and professional references.
Want to join YSIP?
Complete the 2024 YSIP Interest Form below by the deadline of 5:00 pm on Friday, April 12, 2024.
2024 YSIP Interest Form
YSIP Program Flyers
Regional Summer Internship Program
Since 2012, the City of South San Francisco has offered paid internships to college students as part of the Two-County Next Generation Committee of San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties Regional Summer Internship Program. The Committee of Next Generation’s goal to attract, develop and retain the next generation talent for careers in local government aligns well with the City’s Succession Development initiative, facilitated by Frank Benest, the committee chair.
The internships have allowed the interns to gain invaluable experience, completing various assignments to accomplish their department’s goals. Part of this internship experience involves participation in one of two educational sessions offered during the summer session. The internship program runs from June to September, with internship assignments averaging from 10-12 weeks in length.
For internship announcements and to apply, please go to calopps.org.