The student intern program provides early career training for career-minded students seeking employment in the fields of real estate appraisal and property tax, GIS mapping, or business auditing and accounting. The program is used as a tool for recruitment and early staff development for working in the Assessor’s office. Student interns may only work a maximum of 3 years in the internship program.

The following levels of employment and compensation:

Sophomore Student Intern, $11.25 hourly
Junior Student Intern, $11.81 hourly
Senior Student Intern,* $12.39 hourly

*(Must provide documentation of status as Senior enrollment)

• Flexible schedules and valuable experience.
• Up to 24 hours per week when classes are in session. 40 hours per week maximum when classes are not in session.
• Exposure to the real property appraisal and auditing process for California’s property tax system.
• Opportunities to experience the inner workings of local government.
• Real-world, hands-on training in specific areas of appraisal and taxation.
• A valuable addition to your resume and a potential job reference.
• Important job contacts (many of our interns are later hired as permanent employees in this office).
• Possible work experience class credit for some college/university classes.

• Review the Job Specifications to know whether you qualify or will qualify soon.
• Complete Provisional Request Form. Make sure you initial sections b), c), d), e), f) and g) of the form. You may also request a Student Intern Application by calling the Assessor’s Customer Service Division at (916) 875-0700.
• Once the application is completely filled out, attach an original copy of the Proof of Enrollment Form. You cannot be hired until you submit an original Proof of Enrollment signed by the registrar.

Mail the completed application along with the original copy of Proof of Enrollment to:

Assessor's Student Intern Coordinator, Sacramento County Assessor's Office
3701 Power Inn Rd, Suite 3000
Sacramento, CA 95826-4329
Or fax the application to (916) 875-0765