SCHEV Innovative Internship Programs Intern #W0021
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Virginia Information Technologies Agency
Richmond, VA, US
Summary
The intern will support the planning and delivery of training sessions while managing digital communications and social media content. They will also assist with program outreach, maintain email distribution lists, and execute new initiatives to increase student engagement.
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
The intern will:
• 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)
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Required Documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
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
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. SCHEV is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer. SCHEV is an Executive Level Branch agency.
You may apply for this position at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home. 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.
Contact Information
Name: Taris Harmon
Phone: 804-292-6482
Email: [email protected]
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.
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VITA's new guiding principles:
Our new vision is to be Virginia's most customer-focused technology partner, empowering the Commonwealth to achieve more through innovative, efficient and secure technology.
Our new mission is to deliver sustainable and effective results to our customers through innovative, efficient and secure services.
Our new tagline is Connecting - Protecting - Innovating
Our agency personas: we are the Commonwealth's IT protector, our partners' collaborator and Virginia's innovator.
Our new value statements:
Accountability - We take ownership for delivering on defined outcomes, being transparent and responsible for the decisions we make.
Inclusive Collaboration - We engage diverse individuals and teams from VITA, customers and suppliers to develop solutions together and foster mutually beneficial partnerships.
Growth Mindset - We embrace challenges and opportunities for growth, striving to discover innovative solutions and never accepting the status quo.
Effectiveness - We work decisively to deliver solutions by taking a data-driven approach that creates value for the Commonwealth.
Persistence - We are dedicated to accomplishing our mission by delivering timely and innovative solutions for our customers despite challenges.
Founded
2003
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
VITA connects, protects and innovates IT services, infrastructure and cybersecurity for 67 Virginia agencies, 55,000 state workers and 8.6 million Virginians.
VITA's new guiding principles:
Our new vision is to be Virginia's most customer-focused technology partner, empowering the Commonwealth to achieve more through innovative, efficient and secure technology.
Our new mission is to deliver sustainable and effective results to our customers through innovative, efficient and secure services.
Our new tagline is Connecting - Protecting - Innovating
Our agency personas: we are the Commonwealth's IT protector, our partners' collaborator and Virginia's innovator.
Our new value statements:
Accountability - We take ownership for delivering on defined outcomes, being transparent and responsible for the decisions we make.
Inclusive Collaboration - We engage diverse individuals and teams from VITA, customers and suppliers to develop solutions together and foster mutually beneficial partnerships.
Growth Mindset - We embrace challenges and opportunities for growth, striving to discover innovative solutions and never accepting the status quo.
Effectiveness - We work decisively to deliver solutions by taking a data-driven approach that creates value for the Commonwealth.
Persistence - We are dedicated to accomplishing our mission by delivering timely and innovative solutions for our customers despite challenges.
Founded
2003
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Richmond, VA