2026 Summer High School Internship - SFO (9910 - Public Service Trainee)

Application Opening:  Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Application Deadline:  Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close at any time after 5:00 PM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Salary Range: The compensation is $25.00 per hour
Recruitment ID: TEX-9910-EXEMPT

Appointment Type: This is a Temporary Exempt (TEX) appointment, not to exceed 1,040 hours. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Time Commitment: Eight (8) weeks from June 22, 2026 to August 14, 2026.

Hours: Twenty (20) hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm

To maximize this training opportunity, Interns may request no more than five (5) business days for vacation, summer school, or other activities during the duration of the internship.

Interns must attend required workshops, trainings, and orientation sessions.

Working at SFO:

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a world-class, award-winning airport that served more than 54 million guests in Fiscal Year 2025. SFO offers non-stop flights to 60+ international cities on over 40 international carriers. The Bay Area’s largest airport also connects non-stop with 80+ U.S. cities on 10 domestic airlines.

As an enterprise department of the City & County of San Francisco, SFO has a workforce of approximately 1,900 City employees. In Fiscal Year 2021, SFO generated more than 28,000 direct jobs and $6.1B in business activity.

SFO is more than an airport— we are a dynamic organization where employees collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to support global travel, economic development, and public service. We are recognized as a leader in safety, environmental sustainability, and forward-thinking infrastructure, and continue to be at the forefront of transforming the travel experience.

Our Vision, Mission, and Core Values shape our culture and operations as we continue to build a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where all employees can thrive. Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first.

Learn more about careers at SFO at flysfo.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Bluesky and Threads.

SFO Summer High School Intern

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has unique internship programs and hosts interns during the summer. Summer High School interns will work part-time, twenty (20) hours per week, for eight (8) weeks.

Summer High School Interns will learn to perform specialized duties that are pertinent to the entry level of the designated target employment; learn the organization of the department within the host office for which they are assigned, its relationship to other city agencies and the range of services it provides; attend instructional or other training programs relating directly to the duty assignment; and learn to perform other related duties normally expected of the entry-level employee. Requires responsibility for following instructions, learning, and adapting to existing policies and procedures and maintaining simple records of work completed.

Interns will be assigned to various host offices throughout SFO and will gain exposure to careers focused on safety and security, customer service, administration, facilities, and operations.  

Under the direct supervision of the Talent Mobility Program Manager and in close collaboration with SFO host offices and mentors, interns will perform duties including but not limited to:

• Participates in job-related work experience, performing functions and assuming responsibilities, as assigned, as training for employment in the designated target position.
• Performs job-related duties, learning those functions and assuming those responsibilities expected of incumbents in the target employment.
• Perform other functions outlined in the 9910 Public Service Trainee.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrollment in High School
  • High School graduating seniors are also eligible to apply for this internship.
• 16 years of age by June 1, 2026
• Possession of a Social Security Card, valid picture identification, and documents that establish both identity and employment eligibility, such as a birth certificate, state-issued proof of identity, or proof of legal rights to work in the United States. 
• Commitment to working twenty (20) hours per week with no more than five (5) workdays time off due to vacation, summer school, or other activities.
• Applicants selected for these internships will be required to obtain a work permit*. Work permits can be obtained from High School or the school district where the applicant resides. 

*Note:  Applicants should not request a work permit until contacted with a job offer.

What you’ll possess: 

• Interest in public service, aviation industry, or professional development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative on projects.

Selection Process: The selection process will include evaluating applications to ensure that candidates meet the minimum requirements.  Depending upon the number of candidates, SFO may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate qualifications and only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of SFO will be invited to interview.

• Qualified candidates will be sent a Supplemental Questionnaire.  Candidates who do not complete and submit this questionnaire by the specified deadline will not receive further consideration for this internship program.

  NOTE:  Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all steps in the selection process.

Please read carefully:

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance: Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening. Per Civil Service Commission Rule Section 110.9.1, every applicant for an examination must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for the examination. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.

Customs Clearance: Some of the positions may require that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area. An application for a U.S. Custom Access Seal may be submitted to Customs ONLY after employment has commenced. Employment in certain position requires that the incumbent submit an application for, successfully acquire and maintain a Customs Access Seal. Per Civil Service Commission Rule 110.9.1, every applicant must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for this examination. Failure to acquire or maintain customs access, a requirement for this position, may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission. Customs Access Seal requirements and procedures are located in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 19, Part 122, Sections 181 or 189.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

Conviction History
Disaster Service Workers
Equal Employment Opportunity 
Information on requesting a reasonable ADA Accommodation
Veteran's Preference
Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
General Information concerning City and County of San Francisco Employment Policies and Procedures
Copies of Application Documents
Right to Work
Diversity Statement
Position Based Testing Information
Benefits Overview

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.

• Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen.

1. Attach a resume (required) - Upload in the "Resume" section.
2. Attach unofficial high school transcript(s) (required)- On "Preliminary questions," upload under "Additional attachments.”
3. Attach a cover letter (optional) 
4. Attach Letter(s) of Recommendation (optional)

Only applicants who submit a completed job application with an uploaded resume and an unofficial high school transcripts at the time of application submission will be considered.  Cover letter and a letter of recommendation are optional.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Recruitment Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Corinne Young at [email protected].

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.