Internships
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Additionally, we have several highlighted internship opportunities, both on and off campus, listed below. Be sure to check them out!
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Employer: Paso Robles Youth Arts Center |
Title: Communications Internship |
Date Posted: 1/21/2025 |
Pay: $16.50/hr - $17.42/hr, based on student eligibility for funding sources. |
Location: Paso Robles, CA |
Position Length: 2024-2025 School year. Looking for immediate hire of four Spanish-speaking students. |
Description: Position is funded by Federal Work Study, CalWORKs Work Study, and/or HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) Internship Grant for Hispanic-identifying students and is dependent on student eligibility. If you have not filled out a FAFSA (financial aid application) or a CADAA, you'll need to do that. Reach out to Jenny Anderson at jennifer_anderson10@cuesta.edu or call 805-592-9719 if you have any questions about eligibility. |
188bet.com the Employer: The Paso Robles Youth Arts Center provides accessible after-school classes that bring enrichment to youth of all ages in a variety of visual and performing arts including Art, Dance, Music, Theatre, and Creative Enrichment. |
Hours and Schedule: 10-20 hours/week Ideally, students would work within these hours: Mon. - Fri. from 3:00pm-6:30pm, 2-5 shifts preferred. Also agreeable to create work schedule around student classes, outside of these hours. |
Opportunity for extension: At end of internship, if both parties are interested, there may be an opportunity to join the staff as an employee. |
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Graphic design of program flyers and event flyers, social media and website content creation and monitoring, assistance with newsletter, sending e-blasts to families and donors, answering telephones, drafting press releases, collecting and drafting stories about staff and students, draft donor letters, other clerical duties (as needed). |
Skills Sets Required: Attendance/Time Management, positive attitude, communication, digital fluency, taking direction, Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. |
Contact: Jenny Anderson at jennifer_anderson10@cuesta.edu or call (805) 592-9719 for more information. |
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Employer: Paso Robles Housing Authority Youth Works Program |
Title: Community Program & Tutoring Intern |
Date Posted: 1/21/2025 |
Pay: $16.50/hr - $17.42/hr, based on student eligibility for funding sources. |
Location: Paso Robles, CA |
Position Length: 2024-2025 School year. Looking for immediate hire of four Spanish-speaking students. |
Description: Position is funded by Federal Work Study, CalWORKs Work Study, and/or HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) Internship Grant for Hispanic-identifying students and is dependent on student eligibility. If you have not filled out a FAFSA (financial aid application) or a CADAA, you'll need to do that. Reach out to Jenny Anderson at jennifer_anderson10@cuesta.edu or call 805-592-9719 if you have any questions about eligibility. |
188bet.com the Employer: YouthWorks (YW) is the signature program of AHPR with the mission to teach youth leadership skills and job skills to prepare them for the world of work, serving youth from 6 to 24 years old. |
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Primary student role will be to support Youth Works Program within the PRHA, leading residents in academic and recreational activities and overseeing and mentoring resident chores and responsibilities. Work with resident adults and kids on weekends and in evenings for roughly eight hours
a week (more hours available, potentially, if interested), lead adult bingo, crafts
for adults and kids, teach subjects which you have knowledge of, |
Skills Sets Required: Must be able to interact comfortably with students. Must be bilingual in English and Spanish. |
Contact: Jenny Anderson at jennifer_anderson10@cuesta.edu or call (805) 592-9719 for more information. |
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Employer: Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) |
Title: Culinary Internship - CAPSLO |
Date Posted: 01/26/2025 |
Pay: $16.50/hr - $17.42/hr (Spring 2025 - Fall 2025) |
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA |
Description: Funding for position could be through Federal Work Study, CalWORKs Work Study, and/or HSI Internship Grant (Hispanic Serving Institution), based on student eligibility. Please contact Career Services to learn if you are eligible for any of these funding programs. It is also possible to volunteer and get Work Experience class credit for your time. |
188bet.com the Employer: CAPSLO a community-based organization focused on helping people. Kitchen Supervisor, Kevin Hyland, have been the hospitality industry for more than 40 years and have worked extensively as an Executive Chef, Food and Beverage Manager, Restaurant General Manager, Kitchen Manger, Kitchen Supervisor, and Director of Dining Services. |
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Work directly with 40 Prado Culinary Staff in daily meal preparation for dinner service for 150 guests; assist with dinner service and directly engage with guests. |
Skills Sets Required: The desire to learn in a highly productive commercial kitchen. |
Contact: Jenny Anderson at jennifer_anderson10@cuesta.edu or call (805) 592-9719 for more information. |
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Employer: South County Youth Coalition (SCYC), Grover Beach Community Center & Oceano Library |
Title: Parenting Education Internship |
Date Posted: 01/26/2025 |
Pay: $16.50/hr - $17.42/hr |
Location: Arroyo Grande, CA |
Hours and Schedule: Tuesday mornings from 9:30a-11:30a at the Oceano Library. The second pod/class is from 9:00a-12:00p at the Grover Beach Community Center. |
Description: Funding for position could be through Federal Work Study, CalWORKs Work Study, and/or HSI Internship Grant (Hispanic Serving Institution), based on student eligibility. Please contact Career Services to learn if you are eligible for any of these funding programs. It is also possible to volunteer and get Work Experience class credit for your time. |
188bet.com the Employer: The SCYC supports a safe and nurturing community which honors cultural diversity and mutual respect and inspires all young people to develop their full potential. We promote positive participation and interaction of youth and adults. We support families by encouraging responsible parenting and by increasing educational, economic, recreational and vocational opportunities. |
Job Duties and Responsibilities: There are two parenting classes/pods that the intern will assist a local bilingual LMFT with. Interns will assist and eventually teach themselves after some training. • One pod/class is taught in English and lasts eight weeks. |
Contact: Jenny Anderson at jennifer_anderson10@cuesta.edu or call (805) 592-9719 for more information. |
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Employer: ASPIRE Physical Therapy SLO |
Title: Physical Therapy Internship - Summer 2025 |
Date Posted: 03/13/2025 |
Pay: $16.50/hr |
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA |
Hours and Schedule: This is a Summer 2025 internship with training beginning in mid-May. Summer schedule can be worked out with the employer. If internship works out satisfactorily for both employer and intern, position may turn into a permanent position in the fall. |
188bet.com the Employer: Aspire Physical Therapy provides prevention, rehabilitation, and education. Ty Mcsorley 's signature approach developed secondary to his investigating alternative methods to physical therapy without significantly aggravating patient's pain. He acknowledged that a lot of the testing and treatment processes could be aggravating to a patient already in pain, so he implemented a philosophy of "keeping things smooth and comfortable". He requested that patients agree to keep things "all comfortable, all the time" as they progressed patient's range of motion, strength, and function virtually pain-less. His approach has yielded success and gratitude amongst numerous clients that have come through ASPIRE's doors. |
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Work at the front desk, welcoming and checking in clients. Interns will be trained by Tyrone and Julie, the physical therapists. After training, intern will assist physical therapists by guiding clients through their exercises and providing icing and heating support. When there is down time, interns will clean the office, bathroom, and assist with the laundry. |
Skills Sets Required: Willingness to learn and execute proper techniques, ability to provide compassionate, individualized care to clients, attention to detail both in patient communication and execution of exercises and heating/icing modalities. |
Contact: Jenny Anderson at jennifer_anderson10@cuesta.edu or call (805) 592-9719 for more information. |
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Employer: City Farm SLO |
Title: Regenerative Farming Internship |
Date Posted: 01/01/2025 |
Pay: $16.50/hr - $17.42/hr |
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA |
Hours and Schedule: 10 - 20 hours a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (flexible). Duration: Initial commitment of 3 months preferred - ongoing opportunities available. |
Description: Interns will work under the direction of our Farm Manager, alongside other interns, volunteers, program participants, and City Farm staff. Hands-on opportunities to learn innovative agricultural practices including composting, soil & bed preparation, seed starting, planting, pruning, harvesting, animal care, etc. Opportunity to connect with our extensive network of partners in this space. Flexible schedule and internship duration. City Farm SLO is willing to supervise formal internships for course credits and may accommodate specific learning objectives or course requirements at your request. City Farm SLO is happy to provide letters of recommendation or other support as you pursue employment. Free organic produce. |
188bet.com the Employer: Are you passionate about sustainability, food systems, and regenerative farming? Join us! The Regenerative Farming Intern works on-site at City Farm SLO to support our mission of modeling sustainable agriculture. |
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Take the lead in setting your schedule and actively communicate about your internship learning objectives, goals, and changes to schedule. Be a self-starter! Working under the Farm Manager, efficiently carry out farming tasks and contribute to our culture of positive, passionate work ethic. Work independently and in groups. Communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, other interns, and youth enrolled in our educational programs. Be flexible in your willingness to take on different tasks. We all wear lots of hats at CityFarm SLO, and you can too! You may have an opportunity to participate in educational programs, farmers’ markets, special projects, etc. Commit to a regular schedule. Changes and flexibility are always accommodated with notice. |
Skills Sets Required: Must be 18 years or older. Available to work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Interest in creating City Farm SLO communications content (social media/website/etc) based on your regenerative farming activity. Commitment to our organization’s mission. |
Contact: Email info@cityfarmslo.org to apply. Please include your resume and a brief description of your experience, learning objectives, and preferred schedule/duration. |
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Employer: Ward Accountancy |
Title: Tax Preparation & Office Administration Internship |
Date Posted: 01/22/2025 |
Pay: $20/hr |
Location: Paso Robles, CA |
Hours and Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm; 15 -30 hours per week |
Description: Ward Accountancy is seeking two motivated and detail-oriented interns to join their tax office team. This internship offers hands-on experience in various aspects of tax preparation and office administration. The ideal candidate will assist with scanning tax return workpapers, packaging returns, and supporting the tax team with various tasks. |
188bet.com the Employer: Ward Accountancy, Inc. is a full-service accounting firm serving clients throughout the Monterey, California area, dedicated to providing clients with professional, personalized services and guidance in a wide range of financial and business needs. This internship will be in their Paso Robles office.
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Job Duties and Responsibilities: Scan Tax Return Workpapers: Accurately scan and organize tax return documents and
workpapers into the electronic filing system. Package Tax Returns: Prepare and package
completed tax returns for delivery to clients, ensuring all necessary documents are
included. Data Entry: Input client information and tax data into the tax software
system with a high degree of accuracy. Document Management: Maintain and organize
physical and digital files, ensuring all documents are properly labeled and stored. Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the tax team, including scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and preparing correspondence. Research: Conduct basic tax-related research to assist the tax team with client inquiries and special projects. Compliance: Assist with ensuring all tax documents and procedures comply with relevant regulations and company policies. |
Skills Sets Required: Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Basic understanding of tax principles and regulations is a plus |
Contact: Jenny Anderson at jennifer_anderson10@cuesta.edu or call (805) 592-9719 for more information. |
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Employer: Shanley Farms |
Title: Specialty Crop Farm Intern |
Date Posted: 02/06/2025 |
Pay: $16.50/hr |
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA |
Duration: Spring Semester 2025 |
Description: Shanley Farms is seeking motivated and enthusiastic interns to join our team for the Spring Semester season. This internship provides hands-on experience in specialty crop farming, offering insight into sustainable agricultural practices, crop management, and farm operations. |
188bet.com the Employer: Shanley Farms is a family-owned specialty crop farm dedicated to producing high-quality, sustainable fruits and vegetables. We are committed to innovative farming techniques and providing hands-on learning experiences for those interested in agriculture and specialty crop production. |
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Benefits:Hands-on learning experience in sustainable farming practices, exposure to specialty crop production and agribusiness operations, and potential for future employment opportunities. |
Contact: Tyler Wilson at tyler_wilson@cuesta.edu or call (805) 592-9458 Submissions from students attending 188bet.com are strongly encouraged. |
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Employer: ExplorUS |
Title: Hospitality Intern - Lake Nacimiento |
Date Posted: 02/24/2025 |
Pay: $16.50/hr - $18.00/hr, depending on experience |
Location: Lake Nacimiento, CA |
Duration: Typically, mid May through late August |
Description: We are offering career-minded individuals the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in hospitality through paid internships during summer, spring, and fall semesters. This role provides exposure to both operational "floor" work and management within our diverse portfolio. Join our high-performing team of leaders and experience the opportunity to work in one of the most scenic locations in the country. |
188bet.com the Employer: ExplorUS is a family-owned company with more than 30 years of experience managing concessions in National, State, and local parks, marinas, forests and museums. We specialize in revitalizing small to medium-sized operations, enhancing visitor experiences, and stewarding natural and cultural resources across the U.S. |
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Employer: Rantec Power Systems, Inc. |
Title: Intern, Electrical Engineering |
Date Posted: 02/26/2025 |
Pay: $21/hr |
Location: Los Osos, CA |
Description: Perform task and project-level assignments including design/development, analysis, and manufacturing support of power supply development for defense and aerospace applications. |
188bet.com the Employer: Rantec Power Systems Inc. serves the warfighter by designing and manufacturing reliable Power Conversion Solutions for Aerospace & Defense applications. We are an engineered solutions company, with expertise and capabilities in all aspects design, manufacturing and testing. |
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires access to our export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology and services. These items are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S. and properly licensed foreign persons. Therefore, employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and successfully obtaining and maintaining the necessary export authorization license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of State’s Office of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency. Education and Experience
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Contact: Tyler Wilson at tyler_wilson@cuesta.edu or call (805) 592-9458 |
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Employer: Rock Odyssey (local rock band) |
Title: Sound Technician Intern |
Date Posted: 03/04/2025 |
Pay: $20/hour |
Location: SLO County (from Paso Robles to Orcutt for gigs, to Arroyo Grande for practices) |
Duration: Spring and Summer 2025 |
Description: Looking for a committed and enthusiastic sound technician that will attend every gig and some practices to set up and run sound. Also open to, and would appreciate, recording and mixing support to produce professional recordings for the group. |
188bet.com the Employer: Rock Odyssey is a premier classic rock cover band based out of the City of Arroyo Grande, on the Central Coast of California. Playing tunes from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, they deliver a high energy rock performance with professional quality musicianship. They gig regularly, at least once a month, year-round, with one practice weekly. |
Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Setting up and testing sound equipment, troubleshooting problems, and providing
guidance |
Qualifications (*Skills may be in progress): • Strong balanced hearing ability |
Contact: If you are interested in this internship, please email Darlene Azevedo at oceans2darlene@yahoo.com. |
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Employer: O’Neill Vintners and Distillers |
Title: 2025 Viticulture Intern |
Date Posted: 03/18/2025 |
Pay: $20.00-$22.00/hour |
Location: Paso Robles, CA/Central Coast |
Description: Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture, the art of grape growing, and the science behind crafting world-class wines? Join our team as a Viticulture Intern and immerse yourself in the dynamic and rewarding world of vineyard management. As a Certified B Corporation, we are committed to balancing purpose and profit, using business as a force for good. This means you’ll not only gain valuable hands-on experience but also contribute to a company that prioritizes sustainability, community, and ethical practices. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:
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188bet.com the Employer: O’Neill Vintners & Distillers was founded in 2004 with a simple idea from our founder,
Jeff O’Neill, that great wines should be enjoyed by all. We believe those wines must
be of exceptional quality centered around our core belief that doing the right thing
for our employees, consumers, partners, and the planet is key to a sustainable future.
As our family-owned business has grown, so has our belief in business as a force for
good—we are proud to be an industry leader in sustainability and a Certified B Corporation. We are one of California's largest wineries, with operations in Larkspur, Sonoma, Paso Robles, and Parlier/Reedley, CA. Our award-winning portfolio of consumer brands includes Line 39, FitVine, Harken Chardonnay, Rabble, Charles Woodson’s Intercept, Robert Hall, Allegro Cellars, Ram’s Gate, Substance, ViNO, and BrandyLab. |
Job Duties and Responsibilities: The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
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Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
CULTURAL BEHAVIORS: O’Neill team members are Forward Thinkers. Hard Working without Drama. Friendly Problem Solvers who work as One Team to Always Deliver. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Vineyards, work vehicle, laboratory. Primary work activities are in environmental elements. O’Neill Vintners & Distillers is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All candidates must pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen and adhere to all Company, Federal, and State Food Safety Regulations and Policies. This organization participates in E-Verify. |
How to Apply: If you are interested in this internship, |