The Opportunity
Purpose
The city of Richmond is dedicated to creating opportunities for growth and development of today's students by offering internship
opportunities to college and university students. The City of Richmond Internship Program provides a professional environment
by which college-level students can gain meaningful work experience as they prepare for the workforce.
What you will give
The city of Richmond has embraced a set of values that are expected to guide an intern's experiences during their time spent with
the city. Those values are:
- Customer Service: The adoption of the city's Promise to "treat everyone as we would wish to be treated"
- Employee Ownership: A commitment to, and an understanding of the link between one's work and the department's and the city's strategic goals
- Positive Outlook: A way of working to meet or exceed performance expectations despite obstacles
- Technical Skills: The application of knowledge, judgment and skills to accomplish one's job effectively and efficiently
- Leadership: Creating a positive environment through influencing others to reach the department's and the city's strategic goals
In addition, the city's Internship Program requires interns to immerse themselves in the process of public service and to make significant contributions
toward the completion of an important task or project, one that is meaningful to them and to the division in which they are working.
What you will get
Interns work under the direction of a designated city of Richmond leader performing specific and general job duties that prepares
them successfully to enter the workforce upon graduation.
Interns earn $9.90 per hour and as hourly, paid employees in temporary positions are eligible for benefits of temporary employees
(holidays, pro-rated sick leave, civil leave, funeral leave and military leave).
Where can you go from here?
As a graduate of the city of Richmond Internship Program, you may use your experience in any career field you choose.
Some alumni have chosen to continue in public service and apply for open positions with the city of Richmond
while others will go on to private, nonprofit and academic careers.
How to get started
To be considered for internship opportunities, applicants are required to submit an
online application through the city of
Richmond's online database (ROSS). To begin the journey that will change your life, start by completing an online application.
The Selection Process
Selection to the city of Richmond’s Internship Program is a competitive application process.
Eligibility
To be considered for an internship in this program, each of the following criteria must be met:
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The applicant must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, be in good academic standing (as defined below), and be registered for courses
during the internship period. Summer Interns do not have to be enrolled in summer school, but must be enrolled for the
upcoming Fall semester.
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Applicants must complete and submit an online application through the city of Richmond's ROSS database for the internship job
vacancy. In addition, an unofficial college transcript and approval from the Academic Advisor or a Career Development Counselor must be
submitted with the online application.
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Applicants may be required to submit an official copy of their transcripts upon hire if chosen for internship opportunities.
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Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States and are required to present proof of such eligibility
prior to beginning work.
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Applicants must have completed 60 credit hours and have
the minimum of a 2.0 overall grade point average or better.
The Commitment
Fall and spring interns will work 20 hours per week for 12 weeks and summer interns will work 30 hours per week for a 12-week
period. Interns may work no more than 960 hours per year.
The Application Process
Please follow all instructions on the application in detail. A complete and accurate application is necessary and interviews will
not be granted unless a completed application and an official college transcript are on file with the Internship Program Coordinator.
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Applicants will be required to submit an online application through the city of Richmond's
online application
database (ROSS). Applications will
only be accepted for available positions only.
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Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications, but
must be included as an attachment for supplemental information.
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Three learning objectives and a current, unofficial college transcript must be included with the online
application. Students will be required to submit an official transcript from the university they are attending upon offer of
employment.
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be processed.
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the position will not be considered for employment.
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Applications, resumes, transcripts, letters of reference, recommendations and other information submitted will become the
property of the city and cannot be returned.
