Housing Strategic Planning Summer 2026 Internship

New Search Login Page Position Description Housing Strategic Planning Summer 2026 Internship Working Title Housing Strategic Planning Summer Intern Department/Division Housing and Neighborhood Preservation -

Directors Office Job Type Part Time Apply Now Requisition ID:

49099

Work Location:

Housing -

Municipal Center Pay Range:

H.3266-H.3281, $15.53 - $17.60

Starting Salary:

Depending upon

Qualifications Work Schedule:

June 2026 - August 2026

Part Time Hours/Wk:

10-15

Job Open Date:

5/20/26

Application Deadline:

5/29/26

Job Duties:

The Housing & Neighborhood Prevention Director's Office supports the entire department through planning, coordination, and strategy development and ensures we are continually striving to achieve our mission by obtaining and maintaining needed funds; managing and accounting for all funding; hiring and managing staff effectively; communicating to stakeholders; providing IT tools to accomplish our work; and engaging volunteers and other community resources. The Compliance and Development Officer ensures that federal, state, and local housing regulatory and compliance issues are addressed and is responsible for writing the Department's Five-Year Consolidated Strategic Plan for the Department. Duties may include; Schedule stakeholder meetings Plan public meetings and make presentations Prepare and monitor recipient contracts Research and make changes to the Federal requirements' language Review and write sections of the plan Provide administrative support as needed

Application Deadline:

May 29th 2026.

Schedule & Hours:

Candidates will work 10-15 hours per week with flexibility to the students schedule. The applicant is responsible to provide their own housing and transportation to and from work during the internship.

Expected Duration:

Summer 2026

Required Education:

Candidates pursuing a degree, preferably graduate level, in acquisitions or project management, political science, law, strategic and urban planning, or closely related field.

Eligibility:

Must be a currently enrolled student ( in an associate's, bachelor's, master's degree or PhD program ) and be in good academic standing as determined by the school, college, or university. Ideal Candidate /

Preferences:

Research methods coursework desired. Strong technical, analytical, and narrative writing skills. Ability to work independently. Confident interpersonal skills. Community-oriented. Knowledge of local/state/federal government regulations ideal.

Required Attachments:

Please include Cover letter, resume, transcripts, and one-page narrative: Why do you want this internship? What are your career goals? What do you know about Virginia Beach Housing and Neighborhood Preservation?.

Official City Job Description:

Working Conditions:

There is no working conditions statement available for this position at this time.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimums:

Must be at least 15 years of age and eligible for appropriate working permits. Must be a currently enrolled student (in an associate's, bachelor's, master's degree or PhD program) and be in good academic standing as determined by the school, college, or university. Candidates pursuing a degree in , prefer graduate level work in acquisitions or project management, political science, law, strategic and urban planning, or closely related field.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript:

Not Required CDL:

Not Required DOT History:

Not Required CPS Check:

Not Required Physical:

Not Required Respirator:

Not Required Polygraph Review:

Not Required Psychological Screening:

Not Required Attachments Required:

Please include Cover letter, Resume, Transcripts, and One-page narrative: Why do you want this internship? What are your career goals? What do you know about Virginia Beach Housing and Neighborhood Preservation? Incomplete applications will not be considered for the internship program.

Preferences:

Special Instructions:

Please Note:

The City will not provide housing or transportation for the internship opportunities. The applicant is responsible for providing their own transportation to work and housing during the internship. Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting. Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process. You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed. If you would like to retain this information, please take a screen shot or print using your browser's printing capability.

V RS Contribution:

All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace:

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