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Paid Student Intern - Remote

Start date: 10/23/2023(flexible)Duration: 36 Weeks
Paid Internship$15 - $28/hr 10 - 24 hrs/wk

3 months ago

Description

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is looking to hire several student assistant for the Cleanup in Vulnerable Communities Initiative (CVCI) Student Internship. This opportunity is open to both undergrad and graduate students in STEM and related fields! Student assistant interns will gain practical experience through research projects and special assignments. This research will support federal, state, and community-based programs, policies, and best practices in site mitigation, environmental remediation, and environmental justice! Open to CA Residents only

Number of positions available

6

Requirements

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.

To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf


Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students. 

About Department of Toxic Substances Control

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is committed to protect Californians and their environment from exposure to hazardous wastes by enforcing hazardous waste laws and regulations. The department takes enforcement action against violators; oversees cleanup of hazardous wastes on contaminated properties; makes decisions on permit applications from companies that want to store, treat or dispose of hazardous waste; and protects consumers against toxic ingredients in everyday products. The department is committed to engaging the public in a way that gives those most affected by its decisions opportunities to voice their concerns and ask questions.
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Skills you'll need for this internship

    student leadership
    teamwork
    time management
    social media
    microsoft word

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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How will you be compensated for this role?

$15 - $28/hrHourly

WHAT TO EXPECT

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What happens after you send in your application?

Department of Toxic Substances Control is actively interviewing now. If Department of Toxic Substances Control chooses not to move forward with your application, they will notify you.

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Career Paths

People who completed this type of internship end up in the following types of jobs

Top majors

That get hired for this type of internship

  • Economics6%

  • Biology4%

  • Psychology4%

  • Political Science And Government4%

  • Management Science3%

  • 385 other majors76%

People who did this kind of internship end up at the following companies

  • Deloitte
  • US Congress
  • US Department Of State
  • Microsoft
  • PwC
Typical benefits offered for paid internships

(National average offered by employers)

59.4%

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Relocation Assistance

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65.1%

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Housing Assistance

(avg. $2,892)

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43.8%

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Travel Stipend

(avg. $978)

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4.7%

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Tuition Reimbursement

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17.5%

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Medical Insurance

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25.7%

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401(k) Company Match

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49.7%

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Paid Holidays

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Average internship hourly pay

Government Administration

Typical pay range:

$16.29 - $20.95

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