Job Description
Location : Orange County
Job Type: Unpaid Intern
Job Number: 0000IN-0924-042 (O)
Department: Health Care Agency
Opening Date: 11/18/2025
Closing Date: 12/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
CAREER DESCRIPTION Position
Health Disaster Preparedness Administrative Professional Intern Health Care Agency Deadline to Apply The deadline for this recruitment is Tuesday, December 18, 2025, at 11:59 PM (PST).
HEALTH CARE AGENCY
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is a regional provider, charged with protecting and promoting individual, family and community health through coordination of public and private sector resources.
Specialized Medical Services is comprised of multiple divisions that provide oversight of care and delivery of care to some of the most vulnerable pediatric and adult populations in Orange County. These include California Children's Services, Office of the Public Guardian, Emergency Medical Services and Health Disaster Preparedness. In addition, the Employee Health Services division provides oversight of the occupational health of the County of Orange's 18,000 employees.
We are committed to serving both the Orange County community and County of Orange employees with a consistent focus on quality of services provided and steadfast dedication on achieving and maintaining the highest standard of care in each specialized area.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Health Disaster Preparedness Section of the Orange County Health Care Agency is seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals for an unpaid clerical internship. This is an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates interested in public health, emergency management, or administrative operations to gain hands-on experience supporting disaster preparedness initiatives that protect the health and safety of Orange County residents.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Interns will assist with a variety of clerical and administrative tasks, including but not limited to:
- Organizing and maintaining electronic and physical files
- Data entry and spreadsheet management
- Assisting with meeting preparation and note-taking
- Supporting inventory tracking and supply management
- Preparing outreach materials and documentation
- Conducting basic research to support planning efforts
- Other duties as assigned by program staff
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university majoring i n Public Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, Emergency Management, Computer Science, Public Safety, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Fire Science, Public Affairs, Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, or a related field. Recent graduates are also eligible to apply.
- Strong reading, writing, and research skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Interest in emergency management and public health.
TIME COMMITMENT
Immediate placement is available. A minimum of 8 hours per week is required over one semester or quarter. Interns may extend their internship up to 12 months if desired. Hours must be scheduled during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM).
BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO INTERNS
Although this is an unpaid internship that does not lead to permanent employment or include employee benefits, the position offers students or recent graduates experience in working within a large governmental entity. The Health Disaster Preparedness section provides exposure to many different aspects of administration and health care as it relates to disaster preparedness and response, as staff coordinate daily with local, state and federal governmental stakeholders as a part of routine operations.
Health Disaster Preparedness is one of the few assignments within the County that the intern may be exposed to a multi-faceted government coordination. This assignment also provides an opportunity for students to explore career options, apply academic knowledge and skills to the workplace, gain career skills, build resumes and network with professionals in their fields of interest including mentorship from a Health Disaster Preparedness Chief.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO INTERNS
Although this is an unpaid internship that does not lead to permanent employment or include employee benefits, the position offers students or recent graduates experience in working within a large governmental entity. The Health Disaster Preparedness section provides exposure to many different aspects of health care as it relates to disaster preparedness and response, as staff coordinate daily with local, state and federal governmental stakeholders as a part of routine operations.
Health Disaster Preparedness is one of the few assignments within the County that the intern may be exposed to a multi-faceted government coordination. This assignment also provides an opportunity for students to explore career options, apply academic knowledge and skills to the workplace, gain career skills, build resumes and network with professionals in their fields of interest including mentorship from a Health Disaster Preparedness Chief.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to their application.
The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals, to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments, and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Learn more about what to include in a cover letter on our website
REQUIRED BACKGROUND SCREENING/REFERENCE CHECK
Prior to placement, applicants may be asked to submit contact information for reference checks, and a background screening will be conducted that requires a state issued driver's license or ID card and a U.S. Social Security number and live scan.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EMAIL NOTIFICATION: Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: For additional internship postings, please check our Web site at the following link: Click for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. This position does not offer any benefits.
If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter for this position. The recruiter should be listed on the Job Posting.
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To be considered for an internship opportunity, you must submit by attaching to this application your cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts.
I have read and understand this requirement to be considered.
(Please attach cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts)
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I am currently majoring in Public Administration, Emergency Management, Computer Science, Public Safety, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Fire Science, Public Affairs, Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, or related fields. Or I am a recent graduate and obtained my degree in one of the above fields of study.
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Please list computer programs that you have experience with such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
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Please list the number of hours you can schedule each week.
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Please enter approximate date you can begin internship.
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Please list out the days you are available to schedule intern hours and the available times for each day.Example: Monday, 10am-2pm.
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Please read the following statement carefully. After reading the statement, answer the question. In conjunction with the passage of Assembly Bill 2830 by the California State Legislature, specific individuals may qualify for hiring preference when applying for an internship position.
Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 31000.11 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority in the hiring process. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories may be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility. Are you eligible to receive this hiring preference based on Government Code 31000.11?
Select "Yes" only if you belong to one of the above mentioned categories - Yes, I am eligible under Government Code 31000.11
- No, I am not eligible
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As part of the background process, students applying for an internship will need to provide a social security number. Are you able to meet this requirement?
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Will you receive academic credit through your college/university? (Students will be asked to provide University agreements or MOUs that a site supervisor is required to sign before being offered placement)
Required Question
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