Student Assistant - Relevancy & History Internship (La Purisima Mission State Historic Park)

Conditions of

Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

Prerequisites

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list. To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf

Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Majors/Fields of Study

History, Public History, Education, Museum Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, Spanish, Communications, Community Development, Sociology, Recreation/Events/Sports Mgmt., Liberal Arts, Creative Arts, and Entrepreneurship or a related field.

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor. The internship is based on-site at the Sonoma State Historic Park, Sonoma Barracks. Hours and duration can be adjusted to align with academic schedules or credit requirements.

Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

Compensation

$17.00 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Fluency in both Spanish and English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and attend occasional in-person meetings throughout Lompoc, the Santa Ynez Valley, and Santa Barbara County.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of local communities, organizations, events, and resources in Lompoc, the Santa Ynez Valley, and Santa Barbara County.
• Experience or interest in social media marketing, graphic design, and digital content creation.
• A strong interest in history and culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Translate park materials into Spanish and historical and academic materials from Spanish into English.
• Develop outreach materials and interpretive programs.
• Assist with planning and implementing community programs and events, including America’s Night Out, quarterly hikes, and K–12 career fairs.
• Collaborate with local community organizations, including LVCHO, Cafecito, and the Chamber of Commerce.
• Create a 10–15-minute capstone video highlighting projects and the overall internship experience.
• Develop skills in historical research, translation, communication, educational program development, and community engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission of California State Parks.

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a hybrid environment.

Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.

Application Instructions

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.

In addition to your application, please upload the following documents:

• Cover letter, one-page resume
• Three (3) examples of your work related to the duties and responsibilities listed above.

Apply by: November 1, 2026