Temporary Summer High School Interns

Job Description

Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946, and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors.

Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.

Danville Community College seeks high school students to serve as summer interns. Opportunities may be available in the following departments/divisions:

• Academic Affairs
• Student Services
• Workforce Services
• Finance and Administration

This is a temporary position with a scheduled end date of 08/07/26. Applicant review will begin immediately.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

These are face‑to‑face positions in various departments/divisions of the College campus. Specific hours may vary based on the College’s needs, with a maximum of 29 hours per week. A 30‑minute break is required after 5 consecutive hours worked. Candidates under the age of 16 must provide a Youth Employment Certificate.

Commonwealth of Virginia part‑time/wage employees are limited to working 1,500 hours per agency per year, which is calculated as the 365‑day period from May 1st through April 30th each year. It is the employee and supervisor’s responsibility to manage and maintain the work schedule to ensure the limited 1,500 hours are not exceeded within the May 1 – April 30 365‑day period.

• Knowledge, training, and experience in area of interest.
• The ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff and student population.
• The ability to read, write, understand and follow instructions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional level of customer service, organizational skills, multi‑tasking, time‑management and professionalism.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• The ability to lift objects as needed.
• Basic computer skills.

Operation of a State Vehicle:
Yes

Supervises Employees:
No

Required Travel:
Some local travel may be required during work hours, as needed.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.