DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP (2 OPENINGS)

DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP (2 OPENINGS)

City of Newport News - Virginia (YORKTOWN)

THIS IS A PAID INTERNSHIP. Hourly salary > $15 - $20 / hour. Hourly rate is based on the intern's experience and education. We are looking to hire 2 Development Interns. We will accept Undergraduate students, but prefer Graduates. This position's schedule is flexible and the intern may work up to 40 hours/week. To learn more about this very exciting opportunity, click here! Are you looking for an exciting opportunity over the summer to jumpstart your Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, and Project Management career? This internship in the Department of Development will be packed full of hands-on immersion to learn, develop, and start your career once you graduate with your degree! You will be working right alongside our Development team to assist them with ongoing projects for the City! Day to day, you will be assisting project staff with redevelopment efforts in various strategic area of the City, including the Southeast Community and Denbigh, participating in public meetings and civic engagement efforts. You will assist with various grants, marketing, distribution, fulfillment and analysis efforts. This internship will help you experience the inner workings of a very successful Development department to understand its contribution to City Government. You will become familiar with the Economic Development Authority and the Industrial Development Authority. You will also participate in the HRACRE 2025 Internship Program as a sub-internship to gain exposure to the commercial real estate industry. In addition to your day-to-day responsibilities, you will have exposure to the Development department and will be able to learn as much as you are willing to invest in your internship over the summer. How much money can I make? The rate of pay for this internship will be $15 - $20 per hour and the salary is based on education and experience. Typically, it is around $15 / hour for Undergraduate or $20 / hour for Graduate students. What type of schedule will I work, and how long will the internship be? You will work about 35 - 40 hours per week. This is a paid internship that will start in May 2025. This internship will run for approximately 3 months. There may also be potential for a part-time opportunity, or a full-time job offer at the end of the program if the City has a vacancy at that time. What type of degree program would be best be suited for this internship? Students currently enrolled in Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, and Project Management or related degree program would see the most value out of this internship. Graduate students will be top candidates for this opportunity. What are the qualifications for this internship? This internship will require knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You will need to be able to create and enter data into spreadsheets and databases. You will also need excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with the public and other City employees. Why should I work for the City of Newport News? As an established employer of choice in the Hampton Roads area, the City is also dedicated to maximizing employee potential. Join the City of Newport News and embrace the City’s values of “Commitment, Caring and Collaboration.” We are also a 2024 ALL AMERICA CITY! TO APPLY If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, including position requirements, visit https://www.nnva.gov/jobs .

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What are the qualifications for this internship? This internship will require knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You will need to be able to create and enter data into spreadsheets and databases. You will also need excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with the public and other City employees.

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