Internship Program

Each summer, the Department of Human Resources sponsors the Chesterfield County Summer Internship Program to provide students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and a realistic preview of what it is like to work in local government. The county is committed to administering a successful, efficient, and inclusive program that will allow interns to make a positive contribution to the community while gaining valuable work experience in their field of study during the summer.  During the 10-week program, interns will 

• gain professional experience in their assigned county department
• learn about the mission and vision of Chesterfield County
• experience networking and professional development opportunities.

Watch us in Action

For more information about the summer intern program, check out the video of a few students from the 2018 intern class discussing their experience with Chesterfield County:

Program Eligibility

To be considered for the Internship Program, students must be enrolled as current undergraduate or graduate students, and have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.8. Students participating in the Internship Program must exhibit a genuine interest in learning about public administration and be committed to public service.

Program Dates

The 10-week internship program will be held from May 18, 2020 to July 24, 2020. 

Contact Information

For more information about internship opportunities with Chesterfield County, please contact:

Human Resources
Internship Coordinator
P.O. Box 40
Chesterfield, VA 23832
804-748-1551
Email Human Resources