Internship Program Id-4908
The City of Virginia Beach's Internship Program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to apply and utilize acquired knowledge in field of study.
Eligibility:Must be a currently enrolled student (in an associate's, bachelor's, master's degree or PhD program) and be in good academic standing as determined by the school, college, or university.
Applications received will be considered for
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Spring and Summer internship opportunities that become available. We have a variety of departments that may offer internship opportunities in engineering, information technology, library, human resources, business, communications & media relations, as well as finance. Tasks may include working on projects, assisting with day-to-day operations, as well as attending meetings. Our interns often have the opportunity to go on site visits and meet with various stakeholders to learn how the City serves our citizens and tourists.
We are currently hiring interns for the following internship opportunities. If you do not see an opportunity below that aligns with your field of study, we encourage you to still apply as future opportunities may open up.
When applying, please make sure to list the areas of interest as well as attach your transcript and resume.
Therapeutic Recreation Programs & Inclusion Services Internship:
The Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a Therapeutic Recreation Programs & Inclusion Services Intern. The goal is to provide students who are majoring in the field of Therapeutic Recreation and seeking the certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) an opportunity to practice the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom; to fulfill their school's requirement to obtain a degree and to meet NCTRC's certification requirements.
Required Education: Candidates pursuing a Therapeutic Recreation (BS in Therapeutic Recreation, or Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation); Must be eligible to sit for National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) upon completion of internship and degree confirmation.
Required Attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript, List of Strength & Growth Areas as they would apply to internship & List of Goals and Objectives for internship experience.
Duties:
- Working under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) for the duration of their internship to learn the aspects of developing, implementing, and evaluating skill development and therapy based therapeutic recreation programs.
- Supervising participants (youth or adult) involved in program and events, adhering to program and event safety protocols.
- Completing short term and/or long-term projects and case studies, depending upon current standing in school. (Senior Intern - short-term project, long-term project, and case student; Graduate Level Intern - long-term research/administrative project and case study).
- Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers both written and orally.
- Preparing and/or submitting records and reports that are programmatic and administrative.
- May be required to work varied hours evenings, nights, holidays, and weekend in an outdoor environment in various weather conditions and for extended periods of time greater than 8 hours.
Application Deadline: February 23, 2025
Expected Duration & Schedule: Candidates typical work week will be 40 hours unless otherwise agreed upon. The schedule will be varied by days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and program schedule needs. The applicant is responsible to provide their own transportation to work and housing during the internship.
For more information on requirements, pay scale, and the application process, please click here.
Budget and Policy Analyst Internship:
The City of Virginia Beach department of Budget & Management Services is responsible for the City's budget which provides funding for major construction projects, including projects for building new facilities, improving our transit system, maintaining our roads and parks, purchasing major equipment, and more. Our Budget and Management Services department is in search of a detail oriented student with exceptional analytical skills for their Budget and Policy Analyst Internship.
Education: Master's in Public Administration or Master's in Economics preferred but undergraduate degrees will also be considered.
Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcripts (unofficial will be accepted).
Duties:
- Assisting in departmental budgets.
- Reviewing and analyzing the fiscal impact of new and redevelopment projects.
- Research and evaluation of policies and alternatives.
- Development and summarization of financial information for communication with leadership and citizens.
- Assisting in providing recommendations on revenue.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Expected Duration & Schedule: Candidates will work 20 to 40 hours a week depending upon availability. Flexibility for school schedules is allowable. The applicant is responsible to provide their own transportation to work and housing during the internship.
For more information on requirements, pay scale, and the application process, please click here.
Planning and Zoning Internship:
The Virginia Beach Planning and Community Development department protects and preserves the welfare of residents and visitors by upholding codes, policies, and regulations in all functions of community design and development. Our Zoning Administration division within this department is in search of a Planning and Zoning intern. The Zoning division oversees regulations of the use of the land and the placement of structures on the land.
Required Education: Candidates seeking a degree, preferably a junior or above with specific course of study. Any major will be considered; however, students seeking a degree in Planning, Design, Public Administration, Political Science or similar would benefit most from this internship.
Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcripts (unofficial will be accepted).
Duties:
- Assist in the daily operations of the Zoning division including responding to inquiries via phone and email and assisting the zoning inspectors with customer service at the zoning counter.
- Assist in site plan reviews for residential construction to ensure compliance with zoning ordinance requirements.
- Assist with site inspections and enforcement of zoning complaints, including the Oceanfront Resort District's Form Based Code.
- Research zoning history for items being considered by the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.
- Attend Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission hearings.
- Assist in record retention and file management. Assist in digitizing historic files, records, and maps.
- Assist in the creation of location maps using ArcGIS and/or other applicable software.
- Assist in updating zoning forms, guides, and online material.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Expected Duration & Schedule: Candidates will work Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM with flexibility within these hours. Part time work would also be acceptable. The applicant is responsible to provide their own transportation to work and housing during the internship.
For more information on requirements, pay scale, and the application process, please click here.
Mosquito Control Biologist Aid /Assistant Internship:
The City of Virginia Beach Mosquito Control is in search of three Mosquito Control Biology Aid Interns for the Summer of 2025. Summer Workers will work directly with the mosquito control biologist and her assistant to survey adult mosquito populations and perform mosquito-borne disease surveillance.
Required Education: Degree seeking student majoring in Entomology, Biology, Animal Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science or related field.
Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcripts (unofficial will be accepted).
Duties:
- Set-up, collections, and maintenance of various types of mosquito traps
- Mosquito speciation and preparation of specimens for arboviral isolation
- Collection and identification of mosquito eggs & larvae
- Collection of blood samples from sentinel chicken flocks
- Care and maintenance of the sentinel flocks and other related tasks.
Application Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025. Interviews will be scheduled for qualified applicants in early April 2025.
Expected Duration & Schedule: Approximately May 1, 2025 - Oct. 9, 2025. We will try to accommodate fall 2025 academic schedules but ask that our interns commit for the entire mosquito season (through Oct. 9, 2025). Weekly hours average 20 - 25 per week Monday through Thursday with daily schedules varying.
For more information on requirements, pay scale, and the application process, please click here.
Public Works Stormwater Engineering Internship:
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Public Works Internship Program is designed to recruit diverse college students majoring in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. The program provides viable full-time work experiences during the summer that assist students in making connections between textbook knowledge and real-world experiences.
Required Education: Degree seeking student majoring in an ABET accredited engineering, engineering technology, architecture, or construction management program.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Expected Schedule & Hours: Candidates will work a 40-hour internship between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for approximately 12 weeks (May 12, 2025 - August 8, 2025). Normal work hours may vary depending on the position. Flexibility for school schedules is allowable. The applicant is responsible to provide their own transportation to work and housing during the internship.
Duties may include:
- Updating stormwater models and model analysis.
- Field investigation for inspection and inventory of City infrastructure assets, including storm pipes and structures
- Assisting staff with the administration and review of CIP projects.
Click here for more information on requirements, compensation, and the application process.
Public Works Engineering & Construction Management Services / QAQC Internship:
Required Education: Degree seeking student majoring in an ABET accredited engineering, engineering technology, architecture, or construction management program.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Expected Schedule & Hours: Candidates will work a 40-hour internship between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for approximately 12 weeks (May 12, 2025 - August 8, 2025). Normal work hours may vary depending on the position. The applicant is responsible to provide their own transportation to work and housing during the internship.
Duties may include:
- Reviewing site plans, roadway plans, stormwater plans, bridge plans, drainage calculations, pavement design calculations, street closure applications, specifications, and permits.
- Researching files, records, deeds, plats, and easements.
- Performing basic calculations and computations.
- Performing field site evaluations.
- Preparing cost estimates.
- Preparing and updating databases, tables, and checklists.
- Compiling data for projects.
- Ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.
- Design quality assurance and quality control.
- Assisting project management staff with routine duties and assisting survey crews and construction inspectors in the field.
Click here for more information on requirements, compensation, and the application process.
Public Works Traffic Operations Engineering Internship:
Required Education: Degree seeking student currently enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering, engineering technology, architecture, or construction management program.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Expected Schedule & Hours: Candidates will work a 40-hour internship between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for approximately 12 weeks (May 12, 2025 - August 8, 2025). Normal work hours may vary depending on the position. Flexibility for school schedules is allowable. The applicant is responsible to provide their own transportation to work and housing during the internship.
Duties may include:
- Performing basic engineering analysis and field investigations.
- Collecting traffic counts using automated counters & tube counters.
- Assisting with inspection and inventory for City infrastructure assets, including signs & signals.
- Updating, and maintaining data base records & uploading traffic count data into the traffic data base system.
