Leadership in Civic Engagement:
High School Summer Internship Program

The 2024 Leadership in Civic Engagement High School Summer Internship Program is a new initiative led by the Monterey County Elections Department to provide incoming high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to gain professional training, foster interest in leadership and civic matters, and become architects of change by crafting their own youth program.

Objectives

Through hands-on experience, participants will be given the creative liberty to create an impactful civic engagement program, which will be distributed to schools throughout Monterey County. This initiative aims to empower fellow youth to become active participants in shaping their communities.

Key takeaways

• Students may be eligible to receive community service hours.

• A letter of recommendation

• Recognition of accomplishment and certificate of participation.

• Development of leadership skills by designing a civic engagement program.

• Increase understanding of how local elections operate.

• Opportunity to engage with community guest speakers.

Program Schedule

Thursday, May 9 & Friday, May 10

• Virtual program information session (approximately 30 minutes). Interested participants are encouraged to attend. 

• Register to attend the information session by Zoom: https://montereycty.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wC8hx-ddS_exOKfhtJOnHg 

• Email MCE.Outreach@countyofmonterey.gov for more information.

Friday, May 24* 

• Application Deadline by 5 p.m.

• *Due to high student interest expressed during the last week, we extended the deadline to apply.

Friday, June 7*

• Decision notices sent via email.

*Updated date due to the application deadline extension.

Thursday, June 20

• Program orientation at the Monterey County Elections Office, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, June 24 – Friday, June 28

• Student internship sessions will be held at the Monterey County Elections Office, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Enrollment Requirements

1. Submit one complete application.

2. The candidate must be ready to attend the orientation and commit to a week-long internship program with the Monterey County Elections Department.

3. Must be an incoming high school junior or senior living within Monterey County.

4. Submission of a school-issued identification card copy is essential for verification purposes.

5. Ensure that a parent or guardian completes the required consent and release form for the applicant's participation in the program.

6. Obtain a teacher's endorsement for the student.

7. Respond to the supplemental questions regarding your interests and qualifications.

Application

Leadership in Civic Engagement: 2024 High School Summer Internship Application.pdf 
[Fillable format available on computer only]

To apply, please submit only one application and ensure that you meet all requirements. For more information call (831) 796-1499 or email MCE.Outreach@co.monterey.ca.us  Application and a copy of student ID can be returned via email, mail, fax, or in person.