Spring Intern PRT- Historical Services

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

Job summary

The City of Chesapeake Virginia is offering a spring internship in Historical Services. This seasonal position supports programs, events, and facilities that preserve local history and benefit the community.

You will gain hands-on experience in customer service, programming, and records management across multiple city sites. Ideal candidates are organized, enjoy public interaction, and have an interest in history and tourism.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Investigative interest.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to residents and visitors.
• Operate daily visitor and storefront operations including POS transactions, memberships, program registration, rentals, gift shop sales, and visitor information.
• Process transactions and deposits and maintain proper cash-handling procedures in accordance with City policies and procedures.
• Assist with interpretive and educational programs, tours, field trips, exhibitions, workshops, preservation activities, and special events.
• Assist with the inspection, documentation, inventory, and preservation of historic structures, artifacts, collections, and other historical assets.
• Maintain databases, records, logs, itineraries, inventories, work orders, and other documentation related to historical collections, heritage tourism, programs, events, and facility operations.
• Perform general administrative and office duties, including filing, copying, data entry, proofreading, and processing routine reports and paperwork.
• Assist with basic facility operations, housekeeping, and general oversight to help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming facilities.
• Support the setup, breakdown, and cleanup of City-sponsored events, including arranging tables, chairs, displays, and recreational equipment and assisting with post-event activities.

Skills

Strong written/verbal

MS Office

Confidentiality

Investigative interest

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Students will be limited to one internship per school year. The internship may run from Monday, Monday, January 11 to Friday, April 23, 2027, depending on the student’s curriculum. The student may work a maximum of 360 hours. Students 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 the work-site supervisor.
• Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the work site supervisor efficiently.
• Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
• Conforming to the guidelines of the internship

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Spring Intern PRT- Historical Services

Job Type

Job Type Seasonal/Substitute

Posting Type

Posting Type Intern

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Department

Department PARKS, REC, & TOURISM

Division

Division PR&T HISTORIC DIVISION

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026507

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week Up to 30

Work Schedule

Flexible schedule; Up to 30 hours per week.

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA {City wide municipal and recreational facilities}

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional

Pay Grade

Pay Grade N/A

Pay Basis

Advertised Salary

$ 17.50 per hour

Job Description

Are you interested in exploring a career in historical preservation, education, and community programming. This intern position is ideal for someone who interested in working with a diverse community and supporting programs, events, and facilities that promote local history and recreation. This intern position will support Historical Services operations at various facilities and may also provide administrative, programming, and event support throughout the department. Responsibilities include customer service, daily facility operations, historical programming, recordkeeping, and general event and facility support.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide excellent customer service to residents, visitors, volunteers, program participants, community groups, and employees in person, by telephone, and electronically.

Conduct daily visitor and storefront operations, including point-of-sale ( POS ) transactions, memberships, program registration, rentals, gift shop sales, and visitor information.

Process transactions and deposits and maintain proper cash-handling procedures in accordance with City policies and procedures.

Assist with interpretive and educational programs, tours, field trips, exhibitions, workshops, preservation activities, and special events.

Assist with the inspection, documentation, inventory, and preservation of historic structures, artifacts, collections, and other historical assets.

Maintain databases, records, logs, itineraries, inventories, work orders, and other documentation related to historical collections, heritage tourism, programs, events, and facility operations.

Perform general administrative and office duties, including filing, copying, data entry, proofreading, and processing routine reports and paperwork.

Assist with basic facility operations, housekeeping, and general oversight to help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming facilities.

Support the setup, breakdown, and cleanup of City-sponsored events, including arranging tables, chairs, displays, and recreational equipment and assisting with post-event activities.

Assist with departmental special projects, programs, events, and other Parks, Recreation, and Tourism activities as assigned.

Work locations may include Historical Village, Northwest River Park, Chesapeake Arboretum, the Portlock Museums, and administrative offices.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, enjoy working with the public, and have an interest in local history, historic preservation, education, tourism, and community programming.

The ability to work as part of a team, is important.

Required Qualifications

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong written and verbal skills
• Possess investigative interest
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism

Students participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for the following:

• Providing their own transportation to and from work.
• Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the worksite supervisor.
• Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the worksite supervisor in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
• Conforming to the guidelines of the internship worksite.

Customer service experience Work hours vary and include significant evenings, weekends and periodically holidays. Will be required to work some events, programs and activities within other sections of the City and Department. Preferred academic work in recreational and/or environmental studies.

Job Open Date

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Students will be limited to one internship per school year. The internship may run from Monday, January 11 to Friday, April 23, 2027, depending on the student’s curriculum. The student may work a maximum of 360 hours. Students 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 the work-site supervisor.
• Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the work site supervisor efficiently.
• Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
• Conforming to the guidelines of the internship

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasional- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting

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

Walking

Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting

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

Lifting Amount

Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Carrying

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

Carrying Weight

Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Reaching

Reaching Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Handling

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

Fine Dexterity

Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Kneeling

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

Crouching

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

Crawling

Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending

Bending Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Twisting

Twisting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Climbing

Climbing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Balancing

Balancing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 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 Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Foot Controls

Foot Controls Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Computer, fax, phone, vehicle, copier, pop-up tents, marketing displays, barricades, tables, chairs, various recreational and other equipment associated with recreational programs and special events offerings.

Protective Equipment Required

All PPE Required for equipment in use.

Health and Safety

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

Mechanical Hazards

Mechanical Hazards S = Seasonally

Chemical Hazards

Chemical Hazards S = Seasonally

Electrical Hazards

Electrical Hazards S = Seasonally

Fire Hazards

Fire Hazards S = Seasonally

Explosives

Explosives S = Seasonally

Communicable Diseases

Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally

Physical Danger or Abuse

Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally

Other

If Other, Description

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

Dirt and Dust

Dirt and Dust W = Several Times Per Week

Extreme Temperatures

Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally

Noise and Vibration

Noise and Vibration W = Several Times Per Week

Fumes and Odors

Fumes and Odors S = Seasonally

Wetness/Humidity

Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally

Darkness or Poor Lighting

Darkness or Poor Lighting S = Seasonally

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 Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

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 Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Noisy/Distracting Environment Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 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)

Incumbent must be able to work independently most of the time, assistance available.

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review link in posting for details.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you a college student in good academic standing, or a recent college graduate (i.e., within one year of graduation)?
  • Yes
  • No