Budget Intern

The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to our community.

The City of Santa Ana is currently accepting applications for the Budget Internship program. The internship requires up to 19 hours of work per week. Work schedule is to be determined. This recruitment is open until further notice and can close at any time and without notice. The program seeks dedicated students who, through their academic achievement and employment history, have demonstrated high potential for an administrative career in local government.

The Budget Internship offers upper-division students the opportunity to understand and gain experience working for a government agency. Graduates of the Budget Internship Program have gone on to successful careers as professionals in a variety of public service agencies.

Applicants from this recruitment may also be used for future vacancies in any department within the City.

PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION (IF YOU DO NOT ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS, THE SYSTEM WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION):

• References - List names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references, one of which must be a current or former professor (you may list these in the "References" section of the application or attach a list).
• Proof of current school enrollment in an accredited curriculum. Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts, which list your name, your school's name, your major, and the classes in which you are CURRENTLY/ACTIVELY enrolled. (i.e. Spring 2026 semester/quarter).
• Resume - please attach your resume in PDF format.
• An Excel file showcasing a statistical analysis (This is to demonstrate that an applicant has sufficient Excel skills).

It offers upper-division students the opportunity to understand governmental budgeting and municipal finance.

TYPICAL ASSIGNMENTS:

• Assist staff in the preparation and development of the City's budget.
• Conduct surveys, research, data input, and data analysis utilizing Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Prepare informational material for public presentations.
• Assist staff in the development of budget procedures and manuals.
• May prepare financial data reports and other related reports as requested.
• Special projects as needed.

• Current enrollment in a college or university with a major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a closely related field of study.
• Must be in the upper division Junior or Senior level, with 60 or more units completed and a current GPA of 2.50 or higher.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work up to 19 hours per week, which may include occasional evenings and/or weekends (Hours may vary).
• Some positions may require possession and retention of a valid California Class C driver's license.

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, or Vietnamese, is preferred.

Application, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents must be submitted online. Click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must create an