Job Description
General Statement of Duties
Closing Date : This position closes on Monday, December 1, 2025.
This posting is for an Urban and Regional Planning Intern II/III in the Department of Community Revitalization. This is a paid internship for the spring semester with the potential to continue through the summer of 2026, with the ability to extend further if funding is available and performance and availability of the student. The internship will start mid-January depending on the availability of the student.
Henrico County offers a variety of hands-on internships performing a variety of responsible tasks relevant to the assigned department. Internships may be available in many departments at various times throughout the year. For information on available internships check the job site frequently at . For information on the operations and functions of each department click here: .
Essential Duties
Intern II/III: This internship is for a current college graduate student or a well-qualified undergraduate student.
The hiring selection and level is dependent on the qualification of the successful applicant and the needs of the County for this position . This is a paid internship for the spring semester with the potential to continue through the summer of 2026, with the ability to extend further if funding is available and performance and availability of the student. The internship will start mid-January depending on the availability of the student.
Preferred Program/Area of Study : Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Urban Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
Desired GPA : 3.0
Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm are core hours. Internship hours may vary. Interns could be scheduled to work up to 29 hours per week based on the assignment and the intern's availability. All internships are limited to a maximum of 29 hours per week. Assignments may involve small amounts of working outdoors in adverse conditions and temperatures. Generally, anticipate 20 - 25 hours per week during the academic year and 25-29 hours per week in summer.
Work Location: 4905 Dickens Road, Suite 200, Henrico, VA. 20th
Expected Start Date : On or around January 20, 2026.
Expected End Date : Approximately June 1, 2026. Internship could continue through summer 2026 depending on departmental needs, funding availability, student performance and availability of selected student.
Internship Status: This is a paid internship at the hourly rate of $17.00 for graduate students and $16.00 for undergraduate level students.
This internship position will be assigned to the Department of Community Revitalization. The Intern duties may include assisting with: - Preparation of the Annual Action Plan for submission to HUD, including review of funding requests, researching demographic and housing data, developing GIS maps, writing report sections, developing presentations and outreach materials, and assisting with community meetings.
- Administration of locally and federally funded business assistance programs, focusing on corridors targeted for revitalization and investment.
Specific tasks may include the following:
- Participation in site visits to businesses to discuss grant programs and determine needs.
- Developing and maintaining documentation and records of businesses, including photography and information researched.
- Review and processing of grant applications; conducting research to inform funding decisions.
- Developing and sending correspondence to internal and external customers.
- Developing and maintaining databases of information related to assigned programs.
- Reviewing and modifying procedures and program documents guiding the administration of grant programs.
- Undertaking and documenting land use surveys and other field work to facilitate program design and modification.
- Tracking and analyzing program accomplishments and preparing summary reports.
- Preparation of maps and other graphics for reports, presentations, and informational brochures, and other discussions.
- Collaborating and working with other interns and staff on various projects and programs.
- Using GIS and other tools for data analysis, mapping, and presentation graphics.
- Position may also require assistance with field work and site visits as part of the administration of the housing rehabilitation and repair programs.
- Occasional visits to homes and businesses receiving grant assistance may be necessary, requiring entering buildings and surrounding areas
- Other duties as assigned
The selected student should have knowledge of planning and economic development principles and the ability to read and interpret plans and regulatory requirements. The student must have the ability to review, analyze and comprehend data and summarize in writing. In addition, proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word is necessary. Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities include proficiency with ArcGIS Online for mapping and data analysis and excellent analytical skills.
The position requires the ability to research and work with demographic, housing and land use data, with the ability to manipulate data sets in Excel and map data in ArcGIS for analysis and presentation purposes. The position requires the ability to interact well with others as a co-worker and as a representative of Henrico County.
Internships are intended to provide the intern with basic experiential exposure to a field of interest. The intern must bring a strong interest in the assigned department's mission and operations and be prepared to work in a fast-paced, professional environment. The intern will receive training relevant to the assigned responsibilities and finish the internship having gained basic to sophisticated experience in various aspects of the operations of the assigned department as well as basic skills and industry knowledge. Internships may include extensive public contact. Internships may be an integral part of a team or may require the intern to work more independently. The intern will also learn how to work in a professional environment and have opportunities to network with department leaders and other professionals in the internship field.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Pursuing a graduate (master's) degree or undergraduate degree in a field relevant to internship; GPA of 3.0 or better;
Experience : Enrolled in a college-level program in relevant degree program; relevant job, volunteer or previous internship experience;
Or: Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the internship.
Additional Information
The application process requires you to include all of the following items: - Resume with two references' contact information;
- Cover letter indicating why you are interested in this internship position and to indicate at least three learning goals related to the internship;
- Unofficial transcript with GPA.
Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Ability to find, review, comprehend, and summarize federal, state, and local regulations, ordinances, and statutes.
- Excellent math, analytical, and data evaluation skills.
- Interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience of County employees and citizens.
- Research skills with the ability to collect and organize information to manage tasks effectively.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail in all aspects of work.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with computer systems with demonstrated proficiency in common software products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ArcGIS Pro). Demonstrated GIS mapping and data analysis is preferred
- Ability to multitask, manage priorities, and meet assigned deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a part of a team.
- Ability to apply the above skills in working with demographic, housing, economic, and land use data
Interns are not entitled to a permanent position at the completion of an internship. The internship is designed to benefit the intern with the knowledge and skills gained through experiences provided during the course of the internship.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment (including as an intern), including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
How To Apply
Closing Date : This position closes on Monday, December 1, 2025.
You apply for internships with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through .
Minimum Salary 16
Maximum Salary 17
Currency USD
Main Organization General Government
General Government
Employment Status Hourly/Temporary
Hourly/Temporary
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Summer work, Internship, Work at office, Local area, Work from home,