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
Mosquito Control Biologist Aid/Assistant Internship
The City of Virginia Beach Mosquito Control is in search of three Mosquito Control Biology Aid Interns for the Summer of 2025. Summer Workers will work directly with the mosquito control biologist and her assistant to survey adult mosquito populations and perform mosquito-borne disease surveillance.
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.
Therapeutic Recreation Programs & Inclusion Services Internship
The Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a Therapeutic Recreation Programs & Inclusion Services Intern. The goal is to provide students who are majoring in the field of Therapeutic Recreation and seeking the certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) an opportunity to practice the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom, to fulfill their school’s requirement to obtain a degree, and to meet NCTRC’s certification requirements.
Budget and Policy Analyst Internship
The department of Budget & Management Services is responsible for the City’s budget which provides funding for major construction projects, including projects for building new facilities, improving our transit system, maintaining our roads and parks, purchasing major equipment, and more. Our Budget and Management Services department is in search of a detail-oriented student with exceptional analytical skills for their Budget and Policy Analyst Internship.
Planning and Zoning Internship
The Virginia Beach Planning and Community Development department protects and preserves the welfare of residents and visitors by upholding codes, policies, and regulations in all functions of community design and development. Our Zoning Administration division within this department is in search of a Planning and Zoning intern. The Zoning division oversees regulations of the use of the land and the placement of structures on the land.
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.