Homelessness Intern
Apply at bit.ly/CD13homelessness
The Office of Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez is seeking a temporary intern with a passion for addressing homelessness for Council District 13. This is a full-time temporary position supporting the CD13 Homelessness Team, with an anticipated duration of 4 months beginning in November 2026. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative problem solver with an interest in local government and direct-service work, and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-moving field environment.
The ideal candidate would have:
- Professional, volunteer, or academic experience working with or on behalf of people experiencing homelessness
- Compassion, commitment to, and enthusiasm for addressing the concerns and needs of CD13 residents, including both unhoused and housed residents
- Strong organizational skills and comfort with data entry and record-keeping
- Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred
- Training or coursework related to trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, de-escalation, or harm reduction a plus
- Knowledge of CES and SPA 4-based resources a plus
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Work under the direction of the Homelessness Team Staff to support the daily operations of the Hollywood Hub, CD13's low-barrier services center, in coordination with the site operator and service providers
- Assist with service data collection, tracking, and reporting for various district homelessness programs
- Support deployment to non-emergency, urgent homelessness-related issues and concerns throughout the district
- Provide on-the-ground support during field operations, including outreach assistance and constituent communication
- Provide direct service support to unhoused constituents including, but not limited to, resource referrals, item storage coordination, and other duties as assigned
- Work with appropriate CD13 Field Deputies and Homelessness Team staff to respond to email, phone, and other homelessness-related constituent communications and conduct site visits as needed
- Maintain accurate service and deployment records
- Help with email responses to constituents, and related Government partners.
The position is full-time, temporary, and exempt from Civil Service. Compensation is $25 per hour, negotiable based on experience.
To apply, visit bit.ly/CD13homelessness to submit your application!
The City of Los Angeles values diversity, equity and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage any and all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their racial or ethnic background, sex, gender identity or any other protected background.