Our Student Assistant Program
Get Paid to Kickstart Your Career
Are you ready to jumpstart your career while still in school? Our Student Assistant and Graduate Student Assistant Program gives you hands-on experience in a government setting. Get paid to learn and work alongside professionals in a field that actually interests you. Many of our Student Assistants get hired full time — and even promote after that!
We have positions in:
- Accounting
- Administration
- Marketing
- Information Technology
- Human Resources
What You'll Do
As a Student Assistant, you'll gain valuable public service experience and learn how things work behind the scenes in state government. Depending on your role, you might:
- Handle administrative or technical tasks.
- Work in research and analysis.
The Pay and Perks
We know school comes first, so we offer flexible schedules to fit your life. Plus, you'll get paid based on how many college units you’ve completed and how long you’ve been working with us. Here’s what else you get:
- Paid holidays (yes, you’ll get time off!)
- Vacation (everyone needs a break)
- Sick leave (because life happens)
How to Apply
Interested in applying? It’s easy. If you're currently enrolled at an accredited (meets certain college criteria) college or university, you can apply! Just follow these steps:
- Create a CalCareers account. This will be your all-in-one hub for job applications, updates, and templates.
- Search for Student Assistant or Graduate Student Assistant positions with us and follow the instructions on the job posting.
Questions?
Reach out to our friendly recruiter. We're here to help.