Summer Intern- Social Media Specialist- Tourism at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Chesapeake, Virginia
City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionSummer Intern- Social Media Specialist- Tourism
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PARKS, REC, & TOURISM
Division: TOURISM
Requisition Number: 2026125
Number of hours worked per week: up to 20 hours a week
Work Schedule: Flexible hours; up to 20 hours per week | 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:
Required Qualifications:
Requires a valid driver’s license with a driving record that complies with the City Driving Standards.
Job Open Date: 03/13/2026
Job Close Date: 03/30/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PARKS, REC, & TOURISM
Division: TOURISM
Requisition Number: 2026125
Number of hours worked per week: up to 20 hours a week
Work Schedule: Flexible hours; up to 20 hours per week | 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:
$17/ per hour
Job Description:
Join our team this summer and help share the stories, experiences, events, and natural beauty that make the City of Chesapeake an exceptional place to live, learn, work, farm, and play.
The Social Media Specialist Intern will support the Tourism team by assisting with marketing initiatives, customer engagement, and social media management. Responsibilities include capturing photo and video content, creating reels and other digital media, and supporting a variety of tourism marketing efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
The Social Media Specialist Intern will support the Tourism team by assisting with marketing initiatives, customer engagement, and social media management. Responsibilities include capturing photo and video content, creating reels and other digital media, and supporting a variety of tourism marketing efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct a comprehensive audit and reorganization of the department’s digital asset library to improve accessibility, brand consistency, and internal efficiency across marketing initiatives.
- Create engaging social media content, including post copy, reel concepts, and short-form video ideas. Capture photography and video at events, parks, and attractions to help tell the destination’s story.
- Assist in developing seasonal and campaign-based content calendars aligned with tourism marketing priorities.
- Draft blog articles and website copy that highlight local experiences, inspire visitation, and support search visibility.
- Support website content updates and redesign planning through content audits, competitive research, and user experience feedback.
- Evaluate current social media and digital platforms and provide research-based recommendations to improve engagement, reach, and brand visibility.
- Research competitor destinations and summarize trends, best practices, and emerging tourism marketing strategies.
- Assist with the development and refresh of in-house marketing assets, including graphics, templates, and digital resources.
- Help organize user-generated content and support outreach for content permissions when appropriate.
- Develop and present a final capstone project or presentation highlighting strategic recommendations or a campaign concept created during the internship.
- Contribute to additional marketing and communications projects as opportunities arise.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in tourism marketing and destination storytelling
- Real-world content creation and social media strategy experience
- Opportunities to attend events and explore parks and attractions
- Portfolio-worthy projects and mentorship
Required Qualifications:
Must be a college student in good academic standing who is majoring in, or a recent college graduate (i.e., within one year of graduation) in tourism, marketing, public relations, communications, or related fields.
Students participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for :
Students participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for :
- 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.
Requires a valid driver’s license with a driving record that complies with the City Driving Standards.
Job Open Date: 03/13/2026
Job Close Date: 03/30/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Students will be limited to one internship per school year.
Summer 2026 internships begin on or after May 4, 2026. The length of the internship may vary depending on the student’s availability. The student may work up to 20 hours per week for a maximum of 240 hours.
Summer 2026 internships begin on or after May 4, 2026. The length of the internship may vary depending on the student’s availability. The student may work up to 20 hours per week for a maximum of 240 hours.
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