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Community Engagement Intern

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Isla Vista Community Services District

 

LOCATION:

Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD)

970 Embarcadero del Mar Suite 101

Isla Vista, CA 93117

Islavistacsd.ca.gov

 

WAGE & BENEFIT RANGE:  

Starting at $20/hr

10 hours/week depending on schedule and availability

 

Temporary part-time position concludes in June 2026

 

ABOUT THE POSITION:

IVCSD’s Community Engagement Department is looking for an intern who has a passion for supporting residents and community members while collaborating with community partners. The Community Engagement Department oversees Community Education, Community Outreach, Resource Development, and Volunteer Engagement. The Community Engagement Intern plays an important role in providing support to the Community Engagement team through assisting in the planning and execution of accessible and diverse programs designed to increase community participation and awareness by providing administrative and analytic support.

 

IVCSD VISION STATEMENT:

For Isla Vista, by Isla Vista, building the community we deserve.

 

ABOUT THE IVCSD:

 

Isla Vista is a vibrant, close-knit oceanside community in Santa Barbara County, renowned for its youthful energy and adventurous residents. The Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD) was established in 2017 (pursuant to Government Code § 61250), following decades of local efforts toward self-governance. As an unincorporated community, IVCSD is the first local government body dedicated to addressing the unique needs of its residents.

The IVCSD oversees a diverse range of programs and services designed to enhance quality of life, including public safety initiatives, a rental housing mediation program, community beautification efforts, compost collection services, and more. Our budget reflects our commitment to these critical services and ongoing community development.

Our team consists of  dedicated staff supported by a network of contractors and community partners. Together, we work to foster a connected, sustainable, and thriving Isla Vista.

Example of Duties:

 

  1. Promote IVCSD’s mission, and inform the community about IVCSD’s services and role in the community. 
  2. Direct contact with community members through resource distribution tabling and canvassing throughout the community. 
  3. Deliver a range of innovative community outreach and engagement activities and actively gather and facilitate community feedback. 
  4. Assist the Community Engagement Director or other staff in the development, design, and widespread delivery of community events, public education forums, and town hall meetings.
  5. Assist the Community Engagement Director or other staff with creating flyers and social media content that is updated and includes accessibility information. 
  6. Assists with presentations about community awareness and programs to community entities/stakeholders
  7. Publicizes community engagement efforts through flyers, posters, social media, and networking with residents, local groups, businesses, and organizations. 
  8. Attends community meetings as needed. 
  9. Compiles and documents progress reports given the feedback and data collected. 
  10. Work in different environments (both from home, office-based, and on the ground), at times best suited to the needs of the community including evenings and weekends.

 

OTHER DUTIES: To support IVCSD operations other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned. This position requires work on weekends and evenings as needed.

 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

 

  • Understands the landscape and the culture of Isla Vista.
  • Uses Google Suite; Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms.
  • Participated in or had a previous leadership role in community engagement and/or organizing.
  • Has a general understanding of the concerns and issues that pertain to Santa Barbara County, Isla Vista, and UCSB’s campus
  • Familiar with local government operations, including some knowledge of the IVCSD operations
  • Has experience using social media applications/platforms (Instagram, Canva, Facebook, or Youtube) 
  • Agile/SCRUM/Kanban work system methodologies are preferred, but not required
  • Uses Zoom, Google Meet, or other virtual meeting platforms
  • Some knowledge of local government in California is preferred, but not required.

 

SKILL/ABILITY TO:

  • Represent the District in a professional and courteous manner
  • Use both written and oral forms of communication 
  • Work cooperatively with IVCSD staff, stakeholders, service providers, and the public
  • Clearly communicate with others within and outside of the workplace
  • Work in a collaborative environment
  • Conduct analytical work and construct clear and concise progress reports
  • Plan, develop, revise, and complete projects in a timely manner
  • Be organized and have good time management skills
  • Problem solve and maintain a solution-oriented mindset to formulate new and innovative solutions.  

 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

 

  • Has a strong desire to listen to the experiences, provide resources, and direct services to the Isla Vista community
  • Is committed to understanding and being a part of Isla Vista’s unique community culture. 
  • Self-motivated, communicative, detail-oriented, reliable, punctual, and honest.
  • Thinks creatively and strategically, employing a sense of curiosity and commitment to continuous learning and growth
  • Can work independently or in a collaborative team structure as needed
  • Maintains a friendly, professional, optimistic, and approachable demeanor
  • Keeps personal and internal matters confidential
  • Has a sincere passion for community engagement, outreach, and care

 

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

Some completed coursework leading to an undergraduate degree or certificate is preferred but not required.

 

IMPORTANT DATES:
 

Recruitment Opens: August 7, 2025

Deadline for Applications: August 21, 2025

Invitations to Interview: August 22, 2025

Interviews Conducted: August 25, 2025

Target Hire Date: September 1, 2025

 

HOW TO APPLY:

  1. Complete the following Google Form by August 21, 2025: https://forms.gle/8k5fJP7rxbpHV13q6 

 

All employees of the IVCSD are public servants of Isla Vista and represent a community investment in good governance. As such, employees shall strive to be efficient in their service and conduct themselves professionally and courteously in all dealings with the public and fellow employees.  IVCSD Interim Employee Handbook

 

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

This is a non-exempt, at-will position. Employment with the Isla Vista Community Services District is not for a specified term and may be terminated by either the District or the employee at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, in accordance with applicable law.

 

The Isla Vista Community Services District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.