Spring Intern-Finance Department

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Chesapeake is offering a Spring Intern position in the Finance Department for students pursuing Finance or Economics. This on-site internship provides hands-on experience with municipal finance and the financial operations of local government.

The selected intern will support budgeting, data entry, financial reporting, and analysis, with tasks including research, data gathering, and preparing presentations.

Qualifications

• Must be a college student in good academic standing majoring in Finance or Economics.
• MS Excel proficiency.
• Strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Finance/Economics major or recent grad

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Strong writing skills

Education

Finance or Economics major

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

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

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.

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.

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a college student in good academic standing, or a recent college graduate (i.e., within one year of graduation)?
  • Yes
  • No

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

Standing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Sitting

Sitting Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Walking

Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting

Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount

Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs

Carrying

Carrying Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight

Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Pushing/Pulling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs

Reaching

Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Handling

Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Fine Dexterity Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Kneeling

Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching

Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Climbing

Climbing Balancing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Vision

Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

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

Talking

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

Foot Controls

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

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Protective Equipment Required

Health and Safety

D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Mechanical Hazards

Mechanical Hazards N = Never

Chemical Hazards

Chemical Hazards N = Never

Electrical Hazards

Electrical Hazards M = Several Times Per Month

Fire Hazards

Fire Hazards N = Never

Explosives

Explosives N = Never

Communicable Diseases

Communicable Diseases N = Never

Physical Danger or Abuse

Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never

Other

If Other, Description

D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Dirt and Dust

Dirt and Dust N = Never

Extreme Temperatures

Extreme Temperatures N = Never

Noise and Vibration

Noise and Vibration N = Never

Fumes and Odors

Fumes and Odors N = Never

Wetness/Humidity

Wetness/Humidity N = Never

Darkness or Poor Lighting

Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never

Primary Work Location

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

Time Pressures Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Emergency Situations

Emergency Situations N = Never

Frequent Change of Tasks

Frequent Change of Tasks Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime N = Never

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work

Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

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)