Spring Intern

•Park Operations in Chesapeake, Virginia at

City of Chesapeake Human Resources Save New Salary:

$17.50

•$17.50/hr

Industry:

Government/Civil Service City of Chesapeake Human Resources Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States Posted on October 24, 2026 New job! Apply early to increase your chances of getting hired. Job Description Working Title of Vacant Position Spring Intern

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Park Operations Job Type:

Seasonal/Substitute Posting Type:

Public Number of Vacancies:

2

Department:

PARKS, REC, & TOURISM

Division:

PR&T LEISURE

Requisition Number:

2026506 Number of hours worked per week: Up to 30 hours per week

Work Schedule:

Schedule Varies:

Monday

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Sunday To Be Determined:

Based on operational requirements May include Days, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays | Frequently

•From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Work Site Location:

Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement:

O

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Occasional Pay Basis:

Weekly Advertised Salary:

$17.50 / per hour Are you passionate about the outdoors and eager to gain hands-on experience in park management? Join our team for a rewarding Park Operations Internship where you'll help create memorable experiences for visitors while learning the ins and outs of park operations, environmental stewardship, and outdoor recreation. From supporting community programs to assisting with conservation initiatives, this internship offers a unique opportunity to explore the natural world while building valuable skills for your future career. As a Park Operations Intern with PRT you will: Assist with daily park operations, including campground, camp store, and facility maintenance. Provide customer service by greeting visitors, answering questions, and processing reservations and payments. Support outdoor recreation activities such as hiking, kayaking, archery, fishing, and camping techniques. Help plan and deliver educational and interpretive programs focused on nature, conservation, and outdoor skills. Participate in environmental service projects, including cleanups and sustainability efforts. Assist with Planetarium programming. Contribute to marketing and outreach efforts through flyers, exhibits, and social media content. Support special events and community programs through setup, facilitation, and cleanup. Assist with inventory, equipment management, and facility organization.

Required Qualifications:

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Strong written and verbal skills Possess investigative interest Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism Students participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for the following: Providing their own transportation to and from work. Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the worksite supervisor. Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the worksite supervisor in an efficient manner. Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn. Conforming to the guidelines of the internship worksite. Requires a valid driver's license with a driving record that complies with the

City Driving Standards Preferred Qualifications:

Students participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for : Providing their own transportation to and from work, Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the work site supervisor. Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the work site supervisor in an efficient manner. Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn. Conforming to the guidelines of the internship work site.

Job Open Date:

10/23/2026

Job Close Date:

11/07/2026

Open Until Filled:

No Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Students will be limited to one internship per school year. The internship may run from Monday, January 11 to Friday, April 23, 2027, depending on the student's curriculum. The student may work a maximum of 360 hours. Students participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for: Providing their own transportation to and from work, Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the work-site supervisor. Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the work site supervisor efficiently. Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn. Conforming to the guidelines of the internship Scan to Apply Just scan this QR code to apply from your phone. Fast Easy Apply on the go Scan to Apply Not ready to apply yet? Enter your email and we'll send you a reminder to come back and apply. Remind Me Later Explore Related Opportunities Compliance Officers jobs near me in Virginia Jobs near me in Virginia Compliance Officers jobs Job Location Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States Frequently asked questions about this position Similar Jobs In Chesapeake, Virginia Hot Job Utility

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