Careers

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

Public Works Traffic Operations Intern

We are seeking talented students who demonstrate excellent problem solving, analytical, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills that may be utilized in the Public Works Traffic Operations Division.

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Creative Design Summer 2026 Internship

The City of Virginia Beach Human Resources department is seeking a motivated and artistic intern with a passion for visual arts, community engagement, and creative design to support arts-focused projects within our department.

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Housing Strategic Planning

Internship Summer 2026

The City of Virginia Beach Housing & Neighborhood Preservation department is in search of a summer intern to support the department through planning, coordination, and strategy development.

Housing Strategic Planning Internship

Housing Department Intern

Housing Choice Voucher Rental Subsidy Impact Survey Intern Summer 2026

The Rental Housing Division oversees key rental subsidy programs, mainly the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. This internship will evaluate how potential federal funding cuts could affect the Housing Choice Voucher program.

Housing Department Intern

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.

Economic Development Intern

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.

Engineering Intern

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.

IT Systems Analyst Intern

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.

Human Resources Intern

Careers