Economic Development & Opportunity

Long Beach Public Service Corps

Aligning with City Council-adopted priorities, including Strategic Vision 2030 and the Grow Long Beach Economic Development Blueprint, the Long Beach Public Service Corps (LBPSC) fosters economic inclusion and expands opportunities for residents so they can develop successful career paths into public service. Through this program, students and recent graduates will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, gain insights into the inner workings of City departments, and contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact the Long Beach community. 

"By partnering with our CSULB and CSUDH, LBPSC will not only create opportunities for our youth but will also strengthen our talent pool by cultivating pathways for the next generation of leaders in local government and civic organizations."
-Mayor Rex Richardson

Long Beach Public Service Corps is administered by the City’s Economic Development & Opportunity’s Workforce Development Bureau, and funded by California Volunteers, the state office that manages programs and initiatives aimed at increasing the number of Californians engaged in service and volunteerism.

The program is available to:

1. Current CSULB or CSUDH undergraduate and graduate seniors
2. Recent graduates of CSULB or CSUDH who reside in Long Beach

Selected fellows must be between the ages of 18-30 during time of enrollment.

30 fellows will be selected to work up to 1,000 paid hours at $25.09 per hour between July 2026 and August 2027.

Participation in the program will allow fellows to obtain hands-on work experience, insight into City Government, career development and more. LBPSC is ideal for individuals who would like to explore a career in public service.

Important notice: As part of our continued collaboration with the Human Resources Department, the Long Beach Public Service Corps application process has transitioned to the GovernmentJobs application portal hosted through the official City of Long Beach Jobs page. We encourage all individuals who remain interested in this opportunity to submit a new application through the updated system for consideration. Please use the link below to apply. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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