Spring Intern - Park Operations in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

Working Title of Vacant PositionSpring Intern - Park Operations
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 2
Department: PARKS, REC, & TOURISM
Division: PR&T LEISURE
Requisition Number: 2026506
Number of hours worked per week: Up to 30 hours per week
Work Schedule: Schedule Varies: Monday – Sunday To Be Determined: Based on operational requirements May include Days, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays | Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:

Job Description:

• Assist with daily park operations, including campground, camp store, and facility maintenance.
• Provide customer service by greeting visitors, answering questions, and processing reservations and payments.
• Support outdoor recreation activities such as hiking, kayaking, archery, fishing, and camping techniques.
• Help plan and deliver educational and interpretive programs focused on nature, conservation, and outdoor skills.
• Participate in environmental service projects, including cleanups and sustainability efforts.
• Assist with Planetarium programming.
• Contribute to marketing and outreach efforts through flyers, exhibits, and social media content.
• Support special events and community programs through setup, facilitation, and cleanup.
• Assist with inventory, equipment management, and facility organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal skills
• Possess investigative interest
• 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.
• Requires a valid driver’s license with a driving record that complies with the City Driving Standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 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 work site.

Job Open Date: 10/23/2026
Job Close Date: 11/07/2026
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