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What is the role of a Spring Intern - Planning Department at City of Chesapeake Human Resources?

The Spring Intern - Planning Department position at City of Chesapeake Human Resources is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Government/Civil Service field.

Where is this Spring Intern - Planning Department job located?

Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Spring Intern - Planning Department role?

Full-time or part-time position

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Working Title of Vacant PositionSpring Intern - Planning Department
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Intern
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PLANNING
Division: PLANNING
Requisition Number: 2026492
Number of hours worked per week: Up to 20
Work Schedule: Flexible hours between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Up to 30 hours per week | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:

$17.50 / per hour

Job Description:

As a Planning Intern with the City of Chesapeake’s Planning Department, you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping the city’s growth and development. Working under general supervision, you’ll support initiatives within the Comprehensive (long range) Planning Division—assisting with the Western Branch Area Plan, community outreach, data collection, attending planning meetings, and learning about many various planning elements.

This internship offers a chance to build your professional skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and see how planning decisions help create vibrant communities.

Typical tasks, but are not limited to:

Project Support: Provide support to planning staff on various projects, learn different aspects of current planning.

Research and Analysis: Conduct research on land use, zoning regulations, and development trends. Analyze data to support planning initiatives and projects.

Community Outreach: Assist in outreach to resident stakeholders and preparation of materials to inform them of upcoming planning initiatives.

Administrative Tasks: Perform general administrative tasks such as data entry.

Required Qualifications:

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

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.

Students participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for the following:

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:

The ideal candidate is a college student in good standing – preferably a junior, senior, or graduate student -who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, or who has graduated within the past year.

Job Open Date: 10/19/2026
Job Close Date: 10/29/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Students will be limited to one internship per school year.

The internship may run from Monday, January 11 to Friday, April 23, 2027, depending on the student’s curriculum. The student may work a maximum of 360 hours.

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 efficiently.
Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
Conforming to the guidelines of the internship work site.

Spring Intern - Planning Department in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

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