Are you interested in working for a dynamic organization on the cutting edge of California’s public policy decisions? Do you want to work on complex public policy decisions impacting 40 million Californians? Do you want to advise the Governor of California on fiscal policy? Do you want to help craft, oversee, and maintain the budget for the fifth largest economy in the world?

Join us for the California Department of Finance’s 7th Annual Policy and Recruitment Conference on Friday, October 13, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. You will hear about career and internship opportunities, interact, and network with state policy experts,and learn about the state’s legislative and budget process, independent audits and evaluations, and public policy and economic issues.

This year’s presentation topics will include information on California’s Audits and Evaluations, Zero Emission Vehicles, and California’s Fentanyl and Opioid Response. The event will also feature a “Day in the Life” Panel where Finance staff will answer questions directly from the audience. To conclude the conference, there will be an opportunity to chat with recruiters and Staff from Finance during our meet and greet session!

You can attend this conference in person or virtually. The conference is free and open to undergraduate students graduating by Spring 2024, graduate students, and state public policy professionals.

We request registration by noon, September 29. For information or to complete the required registration visit https://dof.ca.gov/dofcon/.

If you have any questions, you may contact us at DOFRecruiting@dof.ca.gov. For a full list of career openings, please visit Finance’s Career Page.