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21 policy intern jobs at 17 companies in Santa Ana, CA

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Lobbying and Policy Intern
Washington or Birmingham or Chicago or Dallas or Los Angeles or New York City or St. Louis or Southern Illinois County
$20/hr OnsiteInternship, Temporary
Thompson Coburn
Thompson Coburn: Full-service law firm providing comprehensive legal counsel and representation.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; government relations or Capitol Hill experience preferred. Requires fluent English, strong research and writing, professionalism, confidentiality, detail orientation, organization, and critical thinking.
Bloomberg Government, Congress.gov
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Societal Safety Policy Project Intern (Business Integrity - Policy) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
London or Los Angeles or Singapore or New York City or Dublin or Paris or Berlin or Dubai or Jakarta or Seoul or Tokyo
OnsiteInternship, Temporary
TikTok
TikTok: Short-form mobile video and social media platform.
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or above; requires strong research, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Planning Intern
Pico Rivera, California, United States
$18-$23/hr OnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
City of Pico Rivera
City of Pico Rivera: Municipal government providing city services and programs for Pi Rivera residents, businesses, and visitors.
Current college or university enrollment in urban planning, city planning, public policy, political science, or a related field; minimum 2.5 GPA; California Class C driver's license required.
GIS
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Business Development Intern
El Segundo, California, United States
$6k-$10k/mo OnsiteFull Time, Internship
Wardstone
Wardstone: Private U.S. defense-tech startup building modular interceptors for air-breathing and ballistic missile defense.
Pursuing or recently completed a degree in engineering, policy, economics, business, or a related field; strong communication skills; U.S. work authorization and citizenship required.
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Youth Program Intern
Venice, California, United States
$20/hr OnsitePart Time
Safe Place for Youth
Safe Place for Youth: Nonprofit helping homeless and at-risk young people in West Los Angeles.
Must be 18 and current SPY member; valid driver’s license or state ID; active listener, teamwork, and willingness to work with diverse youth; mandated reporter compliance and COVID-19 vaccination/testing policy.
HMIS, SPY Database
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Intern, M2 Program Management Office
Orange, California, United States
$20-$23/hr OnsitePart Time, Internship
Orange County Transportation Authority
Orange County Transportation Authority: Government transportation authority planning and delivering bus, rail, freeway, express-lane, and mobility services for Orange County.
Full-time college enrollment with a 2.5+ GPA and an undergraduate or graduate degree in transportation planning, public administration, engineering, urban planning, public policy, finance, or a related field.
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Community Engagement Intern, CMO
Los Angeles, California, United States
$19-$21/hr HybridInternship
CALSTART
CALSTART: National nonprofit industry organization helping companies and governments develop clean transportation solutions.
Undergraduate or graduate student with ≥3 years of college coursework in planning/policy/related field; strong organization, communication, analytical skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel); ability to work independently and attend in-person outreach events.
Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
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District Manager Intern - Southern California and Phoenix
Moreno Valley or Arizona or California
$28/hr OnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
ALDI
ALDI: Family-owned discount supermarket group serving grocery shoppers through ALDI stores across Europe, North America, Australia, and China.
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business or a related field. Requires communication, organization, multitasking, initiative, teamwork, policy application, and deadline-management skills.
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Progressive Writer Intern
Los Angeles, California, United States
RemoteInternship
Our National Conversation
Our National Conversation: Nonprofit nonpartisan media think tank producing news and policy ideas for the American public with student teams.
Exceptional English writing, ability to work remotely, policy research or political commentary experience preferred, pursuing related degree preferred, weekly Friday meeting attendance required, must be authorized to intern in the U.S.
Zoom, Slack
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Research Intern - 11-145 - SC/ OC - The Center for Applied Research and Innovation (CARI)
Tustin, California, United States
$17/hr HybridInternship, Seasonal
The Salvation Army Western Territory
The Salvation Army Western Territory: Christian nonprofit social-services organization serving people in need across 13 western U.S. states and Pacific territories.
Preferred enrollment or recent graduation in sociology, public health, communications, research, public policy, social work, psychology, or related field; strong communication, analytical, writing, and teamwork skills required.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
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Dir, Risk Internal Controls and Operations
Irvine, California, United States
$169k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Pacific Dental Services
Pacific Dental Services: Integrated healthcare support organization for clinical practices.
10+ YOE6+ MgmtBachelor's degree required; 10+ years in internal controls/audit/risk/accounting/compliance; 6+ years leadership; CPA/CIA/CISA/CRMA preferred; experience with RCM, policy governance, GRC platforms, data analytics and AI tools.
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Dir, Risk Internal Controls and Operations
Irvine, California, United States
$169k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Pacific Dental Services
Pacific Dental Services: Integrated healthcare support organization for clinical practices.
10+ YOE6+ MgmtBachelor's degree, 10+ years in internal controls/audit/risk/accounting/compliance, 6+ years leadership, CPA/CIA/CISA/CRMA preferred, experience with RCM, policy governance, GRC platform implementations, data analytics and AI-enabled risk techniques.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
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SVP, Private Client CRE Lending Officer - RJ Bank
Los Angeles, California, United States
$175k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Raymond James Bank, N.A.
Raymond James Bank, N.A.: Florida-chartered commercial bank providing corporate, real-estate, lending, deposit, and personal banking services to individuals and businesses.
Lead CRE lending for HNW/UHNW clients in the Western U.S.; originate, underwrite, structure, and manage loans; maintain relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners; ensure compliance with policies.
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ASSET PROTECTION DEPT SUP
Compton, California, United States
$24/hr OnsiteFull Time
The Home Depot
The Home DepotNYSE: HD: World's largest home improvement specialty retailer.
Execute external theft/fraud strategy, support internal theft mitigation, apprehend shoplifting subjects per policy, train/coach hourly AP associates, and support mitigation across multiple store locations.
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Senior Ethics Advisor
Pasadena, California, United States
$148k-$163k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Jet Propulsion Laboratory: A government-funded robotic space, Earth-science, and technology research center managed by Caltech for NASA.
5+ YOEBachelor's +9 yrs (Master's +7 yrs or PhD +5 yrs) in business/social sciences/HR or related; experience in HR, security, internal audit, acquisition, or compliance; investigations, COI resolution, training, policy development, and Microsoft Office skills.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
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News & Global Affairs Copywriter
Los Angeles, California, United States
$65k-$80k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Impact Theory
Impact Theory: Private Los Angeles media and entertainment producing podcasts, courses, comics, and video games for personal growth.
Strong writing, clear and concise; excellent current events knowledge; able to meet tight deadlines; strong research and fact-checking; familiar with major outlets; self-starter; journalism or digital media experience; experience writing for audio/video; geopolitics or international policy knowledge; ability to work across time zones.
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International Trade Operations Specialist
Los Angeles, California, United States
$45k-$56k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hanmi Bank
Hanmi Bank: Korean-American community bank serving immigrant and multi-ethnic communities with personal, business, SBA, commercial, and mortgage banking.
2+ YOEHigh school diploma and 2+ years of related experience or training; some college preferred. Requires computer, spreadsheet, math, communication, banking policy, and independent problem-solving skills.
Trade Finance System, mainframe computer system, word processing, spreadsheet software, computer terminal, personal computer
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Supervisory Transportation Specialist - INTERNAL TO AGENCY
Salt Lake City or Seattle or Phoenix or Los Angeles or San Francisco or Denver or Washington or Miami or Atlanta or Chicago or Indianapolis or New Orleans or Boston or Minneapolis or Kansas City or Albuquerque or New York or Oklahoma City or Portland or Austin
$169k-$197k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Federal Railroad Administration
Federal Railroad Administration: U.S. federal government department coordinating transportation policy, safety regulation, and infrastructure funding across major transport modes.
1+ YOE1+ MgmtRequires one year equivalent to GS-14 leading transportation programs and projects, evaluating performance metrics, and communicating with senior federal, state, and local officials. Supervisory and transportation policy expertise required.
SF-50
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Administrative Assistant II, STEM (Internal Transfer)
Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States
$5k/mo OnsiteFull Time
Chaffey College
Chaffey College: Public two-year community college granting degrees and certificates for student transfer and professional careers.
High school completion plus responsible secretarial or administrative support experience, public contact, computer proficiency, 60 net WPM typing, and ability to manage complex records, policies, budgets, and office procedures.
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