Job Posting: OPERATIONS INTERN AT THE OFFICE OF EXPOSITION PARK

CA Science Center

JC-526201
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OPERATIONS INTERN AT THE OFFICE OF EXPOSITION PARK
STUDENT ASSISTANT

$3,167.00 - $4,268.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Until filled- The first review of applications will take place on Friday, August 14, 2026, and every Friday thereafter until filled.

This position is located at Exposition Park in Los Angeles.

Please read the job bulletin thoroughly to understand application submission requirements. The STD 678 Employment Application and the required Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) will be used to determine each candidate’s examination score and rank. It is important that all information provided is thorough, accurate, and verifiable, as it will be the basis for evaluating qualifications. Incomplete or vague responses may result in disqualification.

Application Instructions:
To ensure thorough review of your qualifications, please submit:
• A completed STD 678 Employment Application with detailed duties, specific dates (MM/DD/YY), and hours worked per week. Must support required SOQ.
• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) following the instructions listed in this job posting. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Must be consistent with STD 678.
• A resume is encouraged but will not replace the STD 678 or SOQ.

All application information is subject to verification at any time during or after the recruitment process. Incomplete, vague, or inaccurate applications may delay review or affect eligibility. Please do not contact staff directly; only the listed HR contacts may be reached for questions.

OEPM seeks a Student Assistant to fill the role of Operations Intern. Under the supervision of the Deputy General Manager, the Student Assistant performs work to support the Office of Exposition Park Management, including administrative support, familiarization with policy and procedures, communications assistance, event support, community outreach activities to learn about office operations, programs and special events. Under the working title, Operations Intern, the incumbent assists staff with day-to-day clerical and administrative support activities, maintaining records and tracking logs, preparing and organizing documents, assisting with communications and outreach materials, assisting with organizing and maintaining policy materials, and updating spreadsheets and files related to operations, events, and community engagement activities.

This non-tenured intermittent position will be limited to working up to 1,500 hours in a 12-consecutive month period. No health, dental, or vision benefits are provided for persons in this classification.

All applicants for Student Assistant positions must meet the following departmental eligibility requirements:
1. Enrolled in six (6) semester/nine (9) quarter units.
2. Must be in good academic standing with a 2.0 grade point average in the most recently completed academic term.
3. Declared a major related to the duties of the advertised position and enrolled in coursework required for that major.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

See Duty Statement.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment using standard office equipment. The incumbent may occasionally assist with meetings and events by supporting administrative and logistical activities under staff supervision and may be needed to work occasional evenings or hours outside of normal business hours based on operational needs.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-526201
Position #(s):
314-601-4870-901
Working Title:
OPERATIONS INTERN AT THE OFFICE OF EXPOSITION PARK
Classification:
STUDENT ASSISTANT
$3,167.00 - $3,480.00 A
$3,389.00 - $3,724.00 B
$3,623.00 - $3,988.00 C
$3,878.00 - $4,268.00 D
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Student Assistant
Work Shift:
TBD
Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Office of Exposition Park Management (OEPM) is a department within the California Natural Resources Agency, under the leadership of a Governor-appointed Deputy General Manager. OEPM oversees the 160-acre Exposition Park in Los Angeles, which hosts millions of visitors annually and is home to world-class museums, educational institutions, sports venues, and open public space. Exposition Park is highly public-facing. with complex inter-agency coordination and events.

The mission of the OEPM is to provide long-term executive leadership in the development and implementation of park usage policies, as well as day-to-day management, operation, and promotion of Exposition Park for both its tenants and the public. In addition to their park-wide supervisory and administrative role, OEPM is supported by four branches: the Department of Public Safety, Business and Public Affairs, Facilities Management and Administration and Operations including fiscal operations.

More information: https://expositionpark.ca.gov/

Salary Note:
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025, which temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay by 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits. This reduction will remain in effect through June 2027. Salary ranges shown in this posting do not reflect the PLP adjustment.

Special Requirements

The selected candidate will be required to submit to pre-employment hiring clearances which include the following: Department of Justice Livescan fingerprint and medical testing for tuberculosis, within three business days of receipt of a conditional offer of employment.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating “preference under Government Code section 18220”. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

CA Science Center
Maria Hernandez
Attn: State Human Resources
700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CA Science Center
Maria Hernandez
State Human Resources
700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Loading Dock mail attendant in sealed envelope labeled: CONFIDENTIAL/STATE HR
08:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • School Transcripts
  • Statement of Qualifications - This position requires a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please see the Statement of Qualifications section for more information.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
• Current enrollment in an accredited college, university, vocational, or graduate educational program.
• Coursework in public administration, business administration, communications, event management, political science, recreation administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work effectively under close supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to organize, maintain, and update electronic and paper files, records, and documentation.
• Experience performing clerical, administrative, customer service, or office support duties through employment, internships, volunteer service, or academic activities.
• Ability to accurately enter, track, and maintain information in spreadsheets, databases, or other tracking systems.
• Ability to review information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Ability to work collaboratively and establish effective working relationships with diverse individuals and teams.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Interest in public service, state government operations, administrative support functions, or event support activities.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

HEALTHY WORKPLACE/HEALTHY FAMILIES ACT PAID SICK LEAVE
An employee who works for 30 or more days within a year is entitled to paid sick leave. Employees will earn 24 hours of sick leave each calendar year. An employee can use accrued sick leave beginning the 90th day of employment. Unused sick leave does not carry over and is not eligible for cash out at the termination of employment. Employees appointed on a temporary intermittent basis are not eligible for health, dental or vision benefits.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Sharon Chon
(213) 744-7602
HR@californiasciencecenter.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Julia Lugo
(213) 744-7477
jlugo@californiasciencecenter.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY INTERMITTENT POSITION

Temporary Intermittent employment is irregular hourly employment that is less than full time each year. It is used to provide a trained work force available on an "on-call" basis to supplement a department's full-time staff in handling peak workloads.

Temporary Intermittent employees are not appointed from a civil service employment list. Employees are scheduled for less than six months, if employed on a daily basis, or less than 1,000 hours in a given fiscal year (July 1 - June 30), if employed on an hourly basis. Temporary intermittent employees do not serve a probationary period, or gain civil services status.

Temporary Intermittent employees serve at will which means, TI's are free to terminate their employment at any time, with or without reason. Likewise, the department also has the right to terminate Temporary Intermittent (TI) employment at any time, with or without reason.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), which must be submitted as a separate file, written in narrative style with no more than two (2) pages in length, double-spaced, using 12 pt. font, 1-inch margins and titled "Statement of Qualifications”, with your name and Job Control (JC) number. Please use specific and concrete examples.

**Failure to include an SOQ conforming to these instructions will disqualify an applicant from consideration. Resumes and/or cover letters may be submitted but do not replace the required SOQ. A standard or generic SOQ will disqualify an applicant from consideration.**

Please describe your education, work, and/or volunteer experience relevant to this position. Include specific examples of your experience performing clerical, administrative, and operational support duties such as maintaining records and tracking logs, organizing files and materials, entering data, and preparing documents or spreadsheets in an office or similar environment.

Also, explain how your knowledge, skills, and experience align with the desirable qualifications listed in this job posting, and providing specific example

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
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