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Chesterfield County · 13 hours ago

2026 Summer Intern - Juvenile Justice Services

Chesterfield, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $19/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Chesterfield County's Department of Juvenile Justice Services is seeking a highly motivated intern for their Summer Enrichment Program. The intern will work directly with detained youth to deliver educational programs, develop curricula, and collaborate with teachers and mental health staff.

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Responsibilities

Research programming and develop appropriate curricula

Deliver selected programming to residents in a classroom setting

Work closely with teachers and mental health staff to develop lesson plans

Get to know the facility and residents

Perform other work as required

Qualification

Adolescent developmentFacilitation of psycho-educational groupsRecreational therapeutic activitiesCommunication skillsTeam buildingPublic service commitmentSelf-motivated

Required

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student with a minimum grade point average of at least 2.8

Able to participate in the full 10-week program

Exhibit a commitment to public service

Genuine interest in learning about public administration

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required

Positive, self-motivated individual with good communication skills

Knowledge of adolescent development

Comfortable working with juvenile offenders in a detention setting

Ability to work effectively with some juveniles who have behavioral problems and mental health needs

Ability to facilitate psycho-educational groups

Knowledge and experience providing recreational therapeutic activities (Music, art, exercise, play, effective social skills, coping skills, stress management, etc.)

Fields of study may include psychology, sociology, social work, therapeutic recreation, drama, music therapy, art therapy, or physical education