Fall Student Intern- Unpaid

Fall Student Intern- Unpaid

Salary

$0.00 Hourly

Location

City of Roanoke - 215 Church Ave SW, Roanoke, VA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

03430

Department

Human Resources

Division

Human Resources

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

The City of Roanokes Internship Program is designed to offer college students, recent college graduates, or advanced degree candidates opportunities to utilize academic knowledge and skills in a practical manner within various public service professions. Degree seeking and recent college graduate candidates can expect to gain work experience in support of professional or technical staff of the department/agency to which they are assigned. These positions are intended for educational and training purposes that benefit the employee as well as the City. A detailed scope of work and pertinent assignments will be established that is closely linked to the interns field of study. Work is performed under general or immediate supervision reasonable to assignments.

All internships are unpaid and can be completed for either course credit or experiential learning. Internships for experiential learning (typically internship for summer break) will be limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Internships for credit may exceed 20 hours a week, not to exceed 40 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Specific tasks and work products are outlined as conditions of the internship, as assigned by the department or agency.
• Evaluation of job activities and corresponding academic relationships are provided by the department.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Interns with the City of Roanoke must meet one of the following criteria:

• Student in final semester or equivalent of an Associates degree program with plan to pursue a Bachelors degree
• Recent Associates Degree graduate with plans to pursue a Bachelors Degree
• Rising Junior of Bachelors program
• Rising Senior of a Bachelors program
• Recent Bachelors Degree Student (within 2 years of graduation date)
• Graduate Student

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to apply coursework to City of Roanoke programs or projects
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to a variety of audiences
• Ability to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously to meet deadlines
• A working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Additional Requirements:

• Appointment is subject to passing a complete criminal history background check and drug screen. May be subject to DMV driving record review, as required by amount of work-related driving specified by support responsibilities.

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The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

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01

Are you at least 18 years old?

• Yes
• No

02

Name and Location of High School?

03

Name and Location of College?

04

Major or Degree Program?

05

Interns with the City of Roanoke must meet one of the following criteria. Please select which applies to you. *Associate degree students/graduates must be planning to pursue a bachelors degree in similar field.

• Student in final semester or equivalent of Associate degree program*
• Recent associate degree graduate*
• Rising Junior of bachelors degree graduate
• Rising Senior of bachelors degree graduate
• Recent bachelors degree graduate
• Graduate Student

06

Please list any relevant coursework you have completed.

07

Would this internship be for credit?

• Yes
• No

08

If this internship is for credit, how many hours are required in total?

09

The City of Roanoke Internship program offers students and graduates hands-on experience within various departments and divisions. Please list those of which you would be interested. A complete list can be found on the Citys website at www.roanokeva.gov.

10

Please list any additional information you think would help us evaluate your application including training, seminars, workshops, achievements, and/or skills.

11

Please explain your interest in an internship with the City of Roanoke in 100 words or less.

12

Please note that all intern applicants are subject to a criminal background check for any convictions that relate to the duties and responsibilities of the internship. Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any employment, academic, or volunteer position?

• Yes
• No

13

If yes to Question 12, please explain.

Required Question

Employer City of Roanoke, Virginia

Address 215 Church Avenue S.W. Rm 212

Roanoke, Virginia, 24011

Phone 540-853-2231

Website http://roanokeva.gov/jobs