2024 Summer Professional Staff Internship
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Title: 2024 Summer Professional Staff Internship
State Role Title: 2024 Summer Professional Staff Internship
Hiring Range: Unpaid Internship
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law
Location: Office of the Attorney General
Agency Website: www.oag.state.va.us
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Aspiring professionals in public policy, executive management, business, and related fields are invited to apply to our 2024 Internship Program at the Office of the Attorney General, based in Richmond, Virginia.
Each summer, the OAG sponsors an eight-week program, geared towards providing students with a unique, hands-on experience, and a realistic preview of work. This year’s program runs from Monday, June 3 to Friday, July 26.
Program Highlights
Diverse Experiences: Immerse yourself in a well-rounded program that spans public service, outreach, and legal specialties, offering a nuanced perspective on the intersection of law and public affairs. Exclusive Engagements: Enjoy unique field trips, meetings with influential figures, and behind-the-scenes tours that will deepen your understanding of the intricacies of our justice system.
Location and Considerations
Location: This internship is an unpaid/volunteer position based in Richmond, Virginia. However, we will consider students for our regional offices on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this is an in-person internship, and remote work will be allowed only in special circumstances. Parking: Parking will be provided through VCU’s RamRide program.
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program Basic understanding of fundamental business processes Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong analytical and research abilities. U.S. Citizenship required. Successful completion of a criminal background check is required
Additional Considerations
To be considered for the 2024 Summer OAG Internship Program, students must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, full or part-time. Students accepted into the internship program must be able to participate in the full eight-week program and exhibit a genuine interest in working for state government. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter detailing your area of interest, current resume, and three (3) professional or academic references (letters of recommendation not required).
Special Instructions
Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Help Personnel email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-786-2071
Email: helppersonnel@oag.state.va.us
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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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