Management Aide Program

Join the City of Torrance Management Aides / Assistants Program, offering entry-level positions for current graduate college students or recent graduates in a Master’s degree program, preferably with a minimum of one year paid or unpaid experience in the public sector and an interest in pursuing a career in public administration. 

This program allows current graduate students or recent graduates with the opportunity to complement coursework, gain work experience and skills, and develop work relationships to prepare them for an entry level professional position in government.

Management Aides provide support to management staff, performs assignments ranging from routine administrative tasks to more complex and varied professional, confidential and specialized assignments. This is a paid position, up to six months, where qualifications, responsibilities and commitment vary based on hosting department. Job responsibilities may vary depending on assignment.

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FAQs

What can I expect from MAP?

The Management Aide/ Assistant Program provides support and assistance to management personnel and performs assignments ranging from routine administrative tasks to more complex and varied professional, confidential and specialized assignments.

MAP offers a network of peer support composed of previous and current interns across various departments within the City. Further, MAP provides a welcoming environment where interns gain mentorship and develop professional relationships with senior staff and department directors based on assignments. 

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Where do interns work?

Participating departments include:

  • Office of the City Manager
  • Finance
  • Community Development
  • Transit
  • Public Works - Engineering Division
  • Community Services
  • Communication & Information Technology
  • Human Resources and Civil Service Division

Interested in applying to the program?

Fill out an interest card to be informed when the Management Aide position is accepting applications.