Intern - Chesapeake Libraries - Librarian

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.

Varied hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.

-7:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m.

-5:00 p.m.

Example schedules may include the following shifts, but may vary depending on the activities:

• Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday (4 days a week):
• 9:00 a.m.
  
  -2:00 p.m. / 11:00 a.m.
  
  -4:00 p.m. / 1:00 p.m.
  
  -6:00 p.m.
• Weekends as needed based on event/program needs.
• Required Staff Day event prep date – 11:00 a.m.
  
  -7:00 p.m.;
  Tuesday, March 10, 2026
• Required Staff Day full event date 7:30 a.m.
  
  -5:00 p.m.;
  Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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.

An in-basket exercise will be administered to candidates who are selected for an interview.

Spring Intern
- Chesapeake Libraries
- Librarian

Seasonal/Substitute

Intern

1

CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM

LIBRARIES ADMIN

Up to 30 hours per week

Flexible – To Be Determined
Includes day, evening, and weekend hours
May also include after-hours special programming
Spring 2027 Internship runs from January 11
- April 23

Chesapeake, VA [298 Cedar Rd.; 23322
-Various Library Locations]

N
- Never

N/A

$17.50 per hour.

The City of Chesapeake is accepting applications for a Spring 2027 Internship (Monday, January 11 – Friday, April 23, 2027) with the Chesapeake Libraries. The primary location will be held at the Central Library, but will assist at various library locations. The internship will provide valuable experience in the following areas:

Key Tasks

• Compile materials and co-lead instructions for new employee orientation for new hires and volunteers
• Creating monthly themed end cap displays or rotating display tables
• Creating flyers and displays for program and library display marketing needs
• Maintain and monitor volunteer inbox support and meet-and-greets
• Serve on the Staff Day planning team supporting event logistics, scheduling, and evaluation.
• Support event prep, logistics, and A/V needs for our Staff Day.
• Assist the Circulation Unit with workroom duties and tasks and Shelf Cleaning, Maintenance, & Reading.
• Assist the Outreach Service Unit library staff with library outreach programs
• Support the Admin Team with outreach events, community programs, training courses, and library events, including event prep, day-of support, and event breakdown.
• Attend various library group meetings and work with various library unit leads.
• Create a training presentation on a library-themed topic to be presented to library staff at our Staff Day

Key Results Sought

1. Customer Service/Engagement Skills

2. Critical Thinking

3. Communication/Interpersonal Skills

4. Organization Skills

Key Skills Required

1. Organization of shelves and books

2. Teamwork to work in small/large teams

3. Creativity in arranging book displays

4. Attentive to patron needs

5. Computer tech skills

6. Office suite skills (MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, & Word)

7. Event and program experience (Attendance size up to 200 guests)

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