David C. Bohnett Leadership Fellowship

Fellowship Overview:

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The University of Southern California’s Sol Price School of Public Policy is honored to deliver a fellowship program funded by the David Bohnett Foundation.  Aligned with Mr. Bohnett’ s longstanding philanthropy and civic leadership, the David C. Bohnett Leadership Fellowship was established and endowed in 2016 by the David Bohnett Foundation at the USC Price School. The Fellowship provides an opportunity for USC to partner with the Office of the Chairperson of the Los Angeles County Supervisors by placing a highly qualified graduate student intern in that office to work on major policy issues with direct impact and effect on the lives of citizens of Los Angeles County.

Requirement 

Full time Price MPA or MPP student scheduled to graduate Fall 2027 or in 2028.

Must be in good academic standing. 

Project Description: 

The intern will assist the Chair of the Board of Supervisors as liaison between constituents, County departments, other governmental and non-profit agencies and institutions, community-based organizations and other stakeholders, and the Board offices. The intern will participate in the following tasks, and duties as needed, to ensure responsive services to the public and smooth administrative operations:

• Conduct policy research
• Research and prepare memos, speaking points, and background information for the Chair in preparation for the Chair’s attendance and participation at Board meetings, other governmental agency meetings, community and stakeholder meetings and events with constituents and community-based organizations.
• Staff the Chair at events
• Attend departmental meetings with Board Deputies
• Draft motions for the Supervisor
• Take notes/minutes, prepare briefings and write synopses documents and other materials
• Assist the Chair and her staff, as necessary, to prepare for Board of Supervisors’ meetings
• Assist with the preparation and editing of meeting agendas
• Assist during Board of Supervisors’ meetings while maintaining general meeting decorum, order and conduct
• Assist with assignments/requests related to constituents and inquiries from outside of the Board of Supervisors’ jurisdiction
• Proofread documents and other written material
• Assist in drafting forms, policies and procedures
• Identify problems and recommend solutions
• Handle intake, referrals, and resolution of issues raised by constituents
• Special projects as directed

Required Critical Thinking Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office skills in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Ability to work within the framework of departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to manage projects, coordinate with stakeholders, and be open to constructive feedback
• Ability to meet and deal with the public and work with colleagues in a pleasant, professional, and courteous manner
• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of constituents in a respectful manner
• Ability to exercise common sense and good judgment.