Internship Program
The City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a variety of internship opportunities within our departments.
Our Internship Program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to use their acquired knowledge in a specific field of study. 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 on-site visits and meet with various stakeholders to learn how the City serves our citizens and tourists.
To be considered for our internship opportunities, you must be a currently enrolled student and be in good academic standing as determined by the school, college, or university. The length of the internship can vary. Students may get paid for their internship depending on the program.
Internship Opportunities
Economic Development Project Development Intern
The Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development is committed to fostering a strong, vibrant, and diverse economy by supporting small businesses, revitalizing commercial corridors, and attracting investment. As part of these efforts, we administer the Facade Improvement Grant Program, which assists local businesses in enhancing the visual appeal of their properties to encourage economic revitalization. We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Development Intern to support our Project Development Team with the administration and evaluation of this impactful program.
Fire Health & Wellness Intern
Join the Virginia Beach Fire Department this summer as a Health and Wellness Intern! Gain hands-on experience supporting fitness initiatives for first responders, including leading workouts, attending wellness visits, and assisting with physical evaluations and data collection.
Public Works 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.
Here’s what our students have shared about their internship experiences:
I love working on the monthly newsletter and seeing how much it has grown in one year. I love seeing how many people we help here (at The Hive) daily.
My time with the City of Virginia Beach has been a combination of learning, challenging myself, and contributing to the community. I've had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, each unique and significant in its own way, which allowed me to not only apply my academic knowledge but also to expand my horizons. This experience has indeed been a perfect blend of theory and practice.
I have really enjoyed my internship with the City of Virginia Beach so far. By going on site visits, attending meetings, and working on projects, I’ve been able to apply my studies to the real world. This has given me the opportunity to gain a lot of experience and insights on systems analysis. Additionally, everyone I have worked with has been kind, encouraging and happy to give all kinds of advice on my academic and professional goals.
I have worked under such an incredible team who has helped guide me through different projects. This internship has taught me so much and I am very grateful for the City of Virginia Beach for taking the time to teach and coach me. I am so excited to take everything I have learned with me when I leave.