Spring Intern- Community Programs in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

Working Title of Vacant PositionSpring Intern- Community Programs
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Intern
Number of Vacancies: 2
Department: HUMAN SVCS
Division: HS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Requisition Number: 2026489
Number of hours worked per week: Up to 20 hours per week
Work Schedule: Flexible hours between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Up to 30 hours per week | Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:

Job Description:

• Assisting with social media, marketing, and communication materials.
• Supporting community outreach efforts and engagement initiatives.
• Assisting with the planning and coordination of community events and special programs.
• Providing support for volunteer coordination and Volunteer Services activities.
• Assisting with day-to-day operations of the Division’s various programs.
• Supporting administrative tasks, special projects, and other departmental initiatives.
• Traveling to various City locations to assist with outreach efforts, events, and program activities.
• Other duties as assigned

• Local government operations and public service.
• Nonprofit and community partnerships.
• Human services and community-based programming.
• Marketing, communications, and public engagement.
• Volunteer management and program coordination.
• Administrative support and project management.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in serving the community and working with diverse populations.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.

• Providing their own transportation to and from work.
• Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the worksite supervisor.
• Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the worksite supervisor in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
• Conforming to the guidelines of the internship worksite.

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Open Date: 11/04/2026
Job Close Date: 11/15/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Providing their own transportation to and from work,
• Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the work-site supervisor.
• Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the work site supervisor efficiently.
• Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
• Conforming to the guidelines of the internship work site.