County of San Mateo
Summer and year-long internships across County departments, including a college-level Regional Internship Program.
The County of San Mateo offers internships across many departments — including health, human services, law, criminology, libraries, and science — with both summer and year-long opportunities, and interns may receive mentorship and exposure to professional networks. Positions, duties, and requirements vary by department and by posting, and several distinct pathways (Jobs for Youth, the Regional Internship Program, and the Live in Peace Hoover Fellow Program) each have their own eligibility. The Regional Internship Program is generally aimed at college-level students and places interns in local government agencies across the region. Summer internship postings are typically published in March or April, so students should check the County internships page early in the spring for the next cycle. Treat any individual posting as seasonal and confirm current openings directly on the County website.
YOUNG does not accept applications. Apply only through the original organization and confirm all requirements directly with the provider.
Also see: smcgov.org(opens in new tab)
Information on this page last verified August 2, 2026. This YOUNG is not affiliated with County of San Mateo.
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