Chesterfield County · 6 hours ago
2026 Summer Intern - Economic Development
Chesterfield, VA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $19/hr
Start in 2026 SummerChesterfield County is committed to providing a comprehensive internship experience in Economic Development. The intern will work closely with department staff on projects related to small businesses and engage with community organizations to enhance outreach efforts.
CommunitiesEducationGovernmentOffice AdministrationParksPublic SafetyService Industry
Responsibilities
Work closely with department staff and a business support organization on small business and entrepreneurial related projects
Connect with county staff, organizations, and businesses by phone, in-person, and virtually to obtain information
Engage with Hispanic businesses during events and programs and develop a plan to improve Hispanic business outreach
Perform other work as required
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student with a minimum grade point average (GPA) 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
Able to work independently with direction
Interact with businesses and staff in various settings
Ability to research, compile and present project data effectively
Preferred
Students majoring in Business, Economics, or Planning are encouraged to apply
Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply
Company
Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County is a government administration organization.
Founded in 1749
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Johnson
Director, Risk Management and Chief Risk Officer
Jackie Carter
Community Partnership Coordinator
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