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Executive Intern - SPRING 2026

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Executive Intern - SPRING 2026

Salary

$1,360.00 Biweekly

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Intermittent Temporary

Job Number

13518

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

11/05/2025

Closing Date

11/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

The City of Norfolk Executive Internship Program is a ten-week, competitive program that provides undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on experience in local government. Interns are matched with departments aligned with their field of study and career goals, gaining practical work experience, building a professional network, and contributing to meaningful projects. The program offers insight into city operations, public policy, and local government functions, preparing students for successful careers in public service.

Spring 2026 Internship Opportunity

8:30AM – 5:00PM, Monday through Friday; work hours, workdays, and work schedule may vary by department.

Program Dates

(Program dates and information are subject to change):

February 2 – April 10, 2026

Hiring Salary: $17.00

All required documentation can be uploaded via the online application system using the “add attachments” feature OR e-mailed to [email protected] by the application deadline. Any missing documentation not submitted by the deadline will unfortunately disqualify your application for consideration for the position.

Essential Functions

Participating Department Descriptions

Norfolk Police Department - Community Affairs

The Norfolk Police Department’s Community Services Division is dedicated to building strong relationships between law enforcement and the community they serve. Through outreach programs, educational initiatives, youth engagement, and neighborhood partnerships, the division focuses on crime prevention, safety awareness, and creating opportunities for open dialogue. Striving to strengthen trust, foster collaboration, and ensure that all residents feel connected and supported. The CSD intern will gain hands on experience in community policing, outreach, and public engagement. They will support the planning, coordination of community events, and contribute to communication efforts that highlight the department’s work. If time permits, they will be assigned to other divisions and be provided the opportunity to have a ride along to learn what the divisions in the department do in the community.

Qualifications: Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time. Lift up to 30lbs. Ability to pass a background check. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable interacting with diverse members of the community. Organized, dependable, detailed orientated, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality. Creative problem solving and a willingness to contribute new ideas. Intern must have a reliable mode of transportation.

Preferred Majors: Criminal Justice

Department of Parks and Recreation

The Department of Parks & Recreation is responsible for managing and maintaining the city’s public parks, playgrounds, beaches, urban forestry, cemeteries, recreation centers, and community programs. The Executive Intern will work closely with the Parks and Recreation leadership team to gain hands-on experience in community programming and departmental operations. The intern will assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of various community special events and contribute to the development and support of recreational initiatives. Assist in the organization and facilitation of various community special events, including setup, on-site coordination, and post-event evaluations. Create forms, templates, and documents to support the operational needs of programs and community partners. Develop a comprehensive overview of the department, including its organizational structure, services, and key programs. Design and implement a new recreation-based program or initiative during the internship period. This includes conducting research, outlining goals and logistics, and evaluating the program's effectiveness.

Qualifications: Strong communication (verbal and written), organization and time management skills, team collaboration, creativity and problem-solving. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace. Ability to engage with diverse community members. A passion for community service, public recreation, and local government.

Preferred Majors: Parks, Recreation, Tourism Management, Leisure Studies, Public Administration, Sports Management, Education, and Youth/Community Development

Education/Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ US citizenship or legally authorized to work in the U.S.

+ A desire to work in public service at the local level.

+ Currently enrolled in a degree-granting program of study at Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, Virginia Wesleyan University, or Tidewater Community College OR be a resident of Norfolk, attending a college or university outside of Norfolk.

+ Norfolk residents attending a college or university outside of Norfolk must provide proof of residency.

+ Applicants must be a junior, senior, or graduate-level student at the time of application and be in good academic standing.

+ Community college students must have completed at least one semester and 12 credit hours towards a degree. Applicants must have completed at least 6 credit hours in science, mathematics, engineering, technology, or course areas directly related to the program of study or internship at the time of application.

+ Undergraduate students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

+ Graduate students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

+ Be able to work 10-20 hours per week and available to work the duration of the internship period.

Additional Information & Requirements

+ Attach a letter of recommendation from an academic professor.

+ Attach a current resume showcasing prior work and/or volunteer experience, relevant coursework, extracurricular activities, awards, or recognition.

+ Attach the most recent transcript.

+ Attach a personal statement.

+ All participants 18 years of age or older are required to complete a background check.

If you experience difficulty applying for this position online, please contact 855-524-5627

+ Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

+ Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

+ Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

+ Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

+ The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

+ I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

Are you currently a resident of Norfolk, Virginia?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Are you currently enrolled in a degree-granting program of study at an accredited educational institution (4-year college/university or community college)?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Name of the college/university you currently attend:

05

Current Academic Year Level:

+ Freshman

+ Sophomore

+ Junior

+ Senior

+ Graduate Student

+ Other

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If you selected "other" above, please specify here:

07

Expected graduation date:

08

Current major:

09

Current minor (if applicable):

10

What is your current cumulative GPA (using a 4.00 scale)?

11

Are you eligible to receive academic credit for an internship with the City of Norfolk?

+ Yes

+ No

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+ Adult Small – Women’s

+ Adult Medium – Men’s

+ Adult Medium – Women’s

+ Adult Large – Men’s

+ Adult Large – Women’s

+ Adult XL – Men’s

+ Adult XL – Women’s

+ Adult 2XL – Men’s

+ Adult 2XL – Women’s

+ Adult 3XL – Men’s

+ Adult 3XL – Women’s

+ Adult 4XL – Men’s

+ Adult 4XL – Women’s

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Please list any food allergies or special dietary needs:

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Please make one selection from the list below of available departments that you are most interested in interning. (More information on each department and the work they do can be found here: www.norfolk.gov/4471/Departments)

+ Norfolk Police Department – Community Affairs

+ Department of Parks and Recreation – Recreation

15

Are you available to complete this program in its entirety?

+ Yes

+ No

16

I acknowledge and understand that to be eligible for consideration for the City of Norfolk’s Executive Internship Program, I must electronically attach the most recent college transcript that contains my name and the name of the college or university I am attending. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted. The document you upload must meet the following criteria: • Either official or unofficial transcripts provided by your college or university are acceptable. Unofficial transcripts should be provided electronically to you directly from your university/college via either a website or email and marked “unofficial.” • Your GPA must be verifiable on your transcripts. • Transcripts must be the most recent available at the time of application. • Transcripts must include your name and the name of your college or university. If this information is not visible on your unofficial transcript, then you should obtain an official transcript that includes it. • Transcripts must show grades and a cumulative grade point average if your university provides this information. • A PDF copy of your official/unofficial transcripts must be uploaded to the online application system. (Word documents or screenshots will not be accepted)

+ Yes

+ No

17

Have you attached an official/unofficial transcript using the "add attachments" feature of this online application?

+ Yes

+ No

18

A complete application for this internship includes at least one letter of recommendation from an academic professor. Have you attached a letter of recommendation using the "add attachments" feature of this online application?

+ Yes

+ No

19

A complete application for this internship includes a current resume. Have you attached a current resume using the "add attachments" feature of this online application?

+ Yes

+ No

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I acknowledge and understand that to be eligible for consideration for the Executive Internship Program, I must electronically attach a personal statement. The personal statement must meet the following criteria: • The personal statement should be no more than two pages, double spaced and typed. • A PDF copy of your personal statement must be uploaded to the online application system. • The personal statement should describe any skills and qualifications you have acquired through employment, volunteer, or academic work. How do you think those skills and interests would benefit the internship program? Discuss your career and academic goals and how you think the internship experience will impact your future. Briefly describe why you are interested in the Executive Internship Program and what aspect of local government interests you the most and why?

+ Yes

+ No

21

Have you attached a personal statement using the "add attachments" feature of this online application?

+ Yes

+ No

22

Norfolk residents attending a college or university outside of Norfolk must provide proof of residency. Documentation to verify residency includes unexpired state-issued Driver’s License, Non-Driver’s Identification Card, official school record such as a transcript from current school year, mail from a Federal or State Government Agency (dated within the past 6 months), an executed lease or rental agreement dated within one year (must be signed and dated), or 2024 W-2. Have you attached proof of residency using the "add attachments" feature of this online application?

+ Yes

+ No

+ N/A

23

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

24

A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?

+ I have been convicted of a felony

+ I have been convicted of a misdemeanor

+ I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor

+ I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor

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If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.

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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

+ Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

+ Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

+ No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

27

I understand that applicants will receive electronic communications primarily using email correspondence for notifications regarding employment selection. I understand that I must check my email, including Junk/Spam folders frequently for updates. Is the email listed on your application updated and valid?

+ Yes

+ No

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