Working Title of Vacant Position Fall Intern - Economic Development
Job Type Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type Intern
Number of Vacancies 1
Department ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Division ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Requisition Number 2025305
Number of hours worked per week 10 to 20 hours per week
Work Schedule
Flexible:
Between 10 – 20 hours per week
Work schedule depends on candidates availability
Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement N - Never
Pay Grade N/A
Pay Basis Weekly
Advertised Salary
$17/ Hourly
Job Description
Intern will shadow members of the Economic Development team including marketing, business development-attraction and retention efforts. We are looking for a candidate who is interested in learning about economic development and enthusiastic about the City of Chesapeake. Intern will attend meetings, events and participate with daily activities.
Required Qualifications
Must be a college student in good academic standing, or a recent college graduate (i.e., within one year of graduation).
Preferred Qualifications
Job Open Date 06/12/2025
Job Close Date 06/22/2025
Open Continuous No
Special Instructions to Applicants
The length of the internship may vary from (August 18, 2025 – December 5, 2025) depending on the student’s curriculum. The student will be able to work a maximum of 240 hours.
Interns will be limited to one internship per school year.
Students participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for :
Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs
Carrying Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs
Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs
Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Climbing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
General office machines, drafting tools
Protective Equipment Required
Mechanical Hazards N = Never
Chemical Hazards N = Never
Electrical Hazards N = Never
Fire Hazards N = Never
Explosives N = Never
Communicable Diseases N = Never
Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never
Other N = Never
If Other, Description
Dirt and Dust N = Never
Extreme Temperatures N = Never
Noise and Vibration N = Never
Fumes and Odors N = Never
Wetness/Humidity N = Never
Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never
Primary Work Location Office Environment
Time Pressures Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Frequent Change of Tasks Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
Yes. All tasks performed by this position could be performed with assistance.
Minimum Requests 0
Maximum Requests 4
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