Fall Intern - Human Resources - Learning and Development

Fall Intern
- Human Resources
- Learning and Development Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Fall 2026 internships begin on or after August 17, 2026
. The length of the internship may vary depending on the student’s availability. The student may work up to 30 hours per week for a maximum of 360 hours.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Fall Intern
- Human Resources
- Learning and Development

Job Type

Job Type Seasonal/Substitute

Posting Type

Posting Type Intern

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department HUMAN RESOURCES

Division

Division HUMAN RESOURCES

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026298

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week Up to 30

Work Schedule

Flexible hours between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA (306 Cedar Road)

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement N - Never

Pay Grade

Pay Grade N/A

Pay Basis

Advertised Salary

$17.50

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping others grow and develop? Join the Human Resources Learning & Development team for the City of Chesapeake
, where you’ll play a key role in supporting training initiatives, talent development programs, and organizational learning strategies—all while serving a community that values its employees and residents.

As an intern, you will gain hands‑on experience in designing and delivering training materials, coordinating learning events, analyzing employee feedback, and supporting various HR development projects. This is a great opportunity to enhance your skills in instructional design, facilitation, and talent development while contributing to a workplace culture that embodies “The City that Cares.”

Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. Strong communication and organizational skills are a plus!

Be part of a team that invests in people and helps shape the future of our local government workforce.

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 Human Resources, Organizational Development, Adult Learning, Public Administration, or Business.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to convey complex information in simple language that is clear and concise.
• Effective research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and plan work to meet deadlines and work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

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.

The ideal candidate is a junior, senior, or graduate student who is enrolled in an accredited college or university, or recently graduated (within one year of graduation).

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/10/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 09/24/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Fall 2026 internships begin on or after August 17, 2026
. The length of the internship may vary depending on the student’s availability. The student may work up to 30 hours per week for a maximum of 360 hours.

Overall Physical Strength Demands

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