City of Chesapeake

Spring Intern-Finance Department

Chesapeake, VA$17.50 per hour
  • Paid
  • Spring 2027
  • On-site
  • Temporary

Listing details

  • Posted Oct 15
  • Last verified Nov 1

About the job

Position Information Working Title of Vacant Position Spring Intern-Finance Department

Job Type Seasonal/Substitute Posting Type Intern Number of Vacancies 1 Department FINANCE Division FINANCE Requisition Number 2026484 Number of hours worked per week Up to 30 hours per week Work Schedule Flexible – To be determined. Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA (on-site) Position Driving Requirement N - Never

Pay Grade N/A Pay Basis Weekly Advertised

Salary $17.50 per hour

Job Description Are you a motivated and detail-oriented student interested in finance, accounting, economics, or public administration? The City of Chesapeake is seeking a spring intern interested in learning about municipal finance and the financial operations of local government. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the Finance Department and learning how financial resources are managed to support City services and operations.

The selected intern will assist with the following: Assist with financial research, data entry, and analysis to support departmental operations. Gather and organize financial information, including budgets, expenditures, and revenue data. Assist with preparing financial reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Reconcile risk management data and report on outcomes. Support accounting, budgeting, and other financial administrative activities. Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications Must be a college student in good academic standing who is majoring in, or a recent college graduate (i.e., within one year of graduation), in Finance or Economics.

Preferred Qualifications MS Excel proficiency and writing skills. Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 10/15/2026 Job Close Date 10/29/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants This is an on-site internship opportunity. Students will be limited to one internship per school year.

Spring 2027 internships begin on or after January 11, 2027. The length of the internship may vary depending on the student’s availability. The student may work up to 30 hours per week for a maximum of 360 hours.

Those participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for: Providing their own transportation to and from work; Arriving at the work site at the time designated by supervisor; Performing the tasks assigned by supervisor; Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn; Conform to the guidelines of the internship work site. ADA Checklist Overall Physical Strength Demands Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

N = Never- Never occurs. Standing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Sitting Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs Carrying Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Pushing/Pulling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Twisting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Climbing Never- Never occurs. Balancing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Foot Controls Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Protective Equipment Required Health and Safety D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards M = Several Times Per Month Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases N = Never Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never Other If Other, Description Environmental Factors D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Dirt and Dust N = Never Extreme Temperatures N = Never Noise and Vibration N = Never Fumes and Odors N = Never Wetness/Humidity N = Never Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never Primary Work Location Office Environment Non-Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs. Time Pressures Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Emergency Situations N = Never Frequent Change of Tasks Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime N = Never Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position?

If yes, identify the eligible task(s) Yes. Supervisor Professional References Professional References Please provide contact information for professional references. Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4

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