SCHEV Innovative Internship Programs Intern #W0021

DHRM; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

SCHEV in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an Innovative Internship Programs Intern (#W0021) to apply classroom skills by engaging followers and sharing SCHEV's vision, mission, and success stories with statewide partners.

The position requires 10–15 hours per week from August 2026 to May 2027, with the option to negotiate fully remote or hybrid work arrangements. This wage internship carries no benefits.

Qualifications

• Junior or senior college student, Virginia resident.
• Strong social media, communications and marketing skills.
• Excellent writing and editing demonstrated via a sample.
• Strong computer skills demonstrated through coursework or portfolio.
• Willing to learn and assist with other tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver student and institutional module trainings (virtual and in-person).
• Develop and maintain digital communications content.
• Support social media planning and analytics reporting.
• Create social media content for Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
• Suggest website improvements aligned with branding and strategy.
• Assist with program outreach to higher education institutions and leadership.
• Help plan rewards for Career Readiness Modules.
• Update the program email distribution list.
• Review materials and propose updates.
• Assist in launching new initiatives to gain student buy-in.

Skills

Social media

Communications

Marketing

Editing

Education

College student (VA resident)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

WordPress

Canva

Job description

Title: SCHEV Innovative Internship Programs Intern #W0021

State Role Title:Intern

Hiring Range: $15.00 per hour

Pay Band: UG

Agency: State Council of Higher Educ

Location:State Council of Higher Educ

Agency Website: https://www.schev.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Position
The intern will use their classroom skills to help SCHEV engage followers and continue to market our vision, mission, and success stories to statewide partners.

Duties

• Support the planning and delivery of student and institutional module training sessions both virtually and in-person.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of digital communications by gathering content and supporting the creation of communication materials.
• Assist with the social media plan to attract new followers and monitor and report on analytics.
• Develop social media content for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, in accordance with the social media plan and amplify messaging from partner organizations.
• Suggest enhancements to the website and develop content based on the approved platform, branding and communications strategy.
• Assist with other communications about our program, including outreach to institutions of higher education, presentations to executive leadership and advisory panel members, press releases, etc.
• Facilitate a plan to reward students for completing the Career Readiness Modules.
• Update and maintain the program's email distribution list.
• Review program materials directed toward students and create a plan to change or update the information and present it to the program staff.
• Assist in planning and executing new initiatives to gain student buy-in.

Minimum Qualifications

• Junior or senior year college student that is a Virginia resident and/or enrolled at a Virginia higher education institution.
• Firm grasp of social media, communications, and marketing skills, as demonstrated through coursework, portfolio, or other means.
• Excellent written communication and strong editing skills, as demonstrated through a writing sample.
• Excellent computer skills, as demonstrated through coursework, portfolio, or other means.
• Eager to learn and willing to pitch in on other tasks as needed.

Additional Considerations

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., as demonstrated through coursework, portfolio, or explanation in cover letter
• Knowledge of WordPress
• Graphic design skills preferred. (Canva)

The expected time commitment is 10 to 15 hours per week from August 2026 to May 2027, with at least half the hours occurring between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. The number of hours per week, days of the week, start and end dates, and whether the position is partially remote/in-person will be negotiated with the selected intern before start. No benefits are associated with this wage position.

The Handshake system required SCHEV to choose a specific "job location"; SCHEV offices are located in Richmond, VA, but the selected intern will negotiate whether the position is fully remote or hybrid remote/in-person.

Other Information

SCHEV is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer. SCHEV is an Executive Level Branch agency. The Commonwealth of Virginia limits wage workers to a maximum of 1500 working hours in a 12-month period from May 1 to April 30.

This position is open until filled. This position posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, and will remain open for a minimum of five consecutive business days.

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Veterans, people with disabilities, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 22 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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