Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.
As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.
See why staff stay at the City of Berkeley: berkeley.careers
Apply NOW for a FALL 2026 Internship!
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for an Intern position. Interns may work up to 19 hours per week for a period of up to one year.
Internships may be available in:
- Mayor and City Council offices
- Engineering and Public Works
- Parks, Recreation & Waterfront
- Planning & Development
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- City Manager's Office
- Public Safety (Police, Fire)
- and more!
Explore your future in public service through hands-on experience!