Internship Program
The City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a variety of internship opportunities within our departments. See below for current opportunities.
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
HR Learning and Development Intern
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Resources - Learning & Development is in search of an HR Learning and Development Intern.
Therapeutic Recreation Internship
This Internship provides Therapeutic Recreation students seeking certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification an opportunity to practice the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom to fulfill their school requirements to obtain a degree and to meet NCTRC's certification requirements.
Winter Wildlife Festival Internship
The Winter Wildlife Festival internship offers students a hands-on transition from the classroom to a professional setting in the world of recreation event planning and management.
Health and Wellness Intern - Fall 2026
Fall/Spring of 2026
The City of Virginia Beach Fire Department is in search of a health and wellness intern for the Fall/Spring of 2026.
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.
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