Intern PRT- Services

Students will be limited to one internship per school year. The internship may run from Monday, 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

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Spring Intern PRT
- Historical Services

Job Type

Job Type Seasonal/Substitute

Posting Type

Posting Type Intern

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Department

Department PARKS, REC, & TOURISM

Division

Division PR&T HISTORIC DIVISION

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026507

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week Up to 30

Work Schedule

Flexible schedule;
Up to 30 hours per week.

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA {City wide municipal and recreational facilities}

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement O
- Occasional

Pay Grade

Pay Grade N/A

Pay Basis

Advertised Salary

$ 17.50 per hour

Job Description

Are you interested in exploring a career in historical preservation, education, and community programming. This intern position is ideal for someone who interested in working with a diverse community and supporting programs, events, and facilities that promote local history and recreation. This intern position will support Historical Services operations at various facilities and may also provide administrative, programming, and event support throughout the department.

Responsibilities include customer service, daily facility operations, historical programming, recordkeeping, and general event and facility support.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide excellent customer service to residents, visitors, volunteers, program participants, community groups, and employees in person, by telephone, and electronically.

Conduct daily visitor and storefront operations, including point-of-sale ( POS ) transactions, memberships, program registration, rentals, gift shop sales, and visitor information.

Process transactions and deposits and maintain proper cash-handling procedures in accordance with City policies and procedures.

Assist with interpretive and educational programs, tours, field trips, exhibitions, workshops, preservation activities, and special events.

Assist with the inspection, documentation, inventory, and preservation of historic structures, artifacts, collections, and other historical assets.

Maintain databases, records, logs, itineraries, inventories, work orders, and other documentation related to historical collections, heritage tourism, programs, events, and facility operations.

Perform general administrative and office duties, including filing, copying, data entry, proofreading, and processing routine reports and paperwork.

Assist with basic facility operations, housekeeping, and general oversight to help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming facilities.

Support the setup, breakdown, and cleanup of City-sponsored events, including arranging tables, chairs, displays, and recreational equipment and assisting with post-event activities.

Assist with departmental special projects, programs, events, and other Parks, Recreation, and Tourism activities as assigned.

Work locations may include Historical Village, Northwest River Park, Chesapeake Arboretum, the Portlock Museums, and administrative offices.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, enjoy working with the public, and have an interest in local history, historic preservation, education, tourism, and community programming.

The ability to work as part of a team, is important.

Required Qualifications

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong written and verbal skills
• Possess investigative interest
• 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…