Business Intern

Business Intern

Job no : 5044426

Work type : Paid Intern

Location : Colonial Heights, Virginia

Categories : Audit and Finance

Title : Business Intern

State Role Title : Gen Admin Supv I / Coord I

Hiring Range : $26.14 - $34.34 (hourly)

Pay Band : 4

Agency : VA Dept of Transportation

Location : Richmond District Office

Agency Website :

Recruitment Type : General Public - G

Job Duties

What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having a great work / life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism. At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for you.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is currently searching for students to join our Business Internship Program in multiple areas and locations throughout the state. VDOT's Internship Program gives Interns exposure to the diverse types of work the Department performs and prepares them for a future career in transportation. This program also gives Interns hands-on job assignments and the opportunity to work closely with a diverse group of professionals, with structured training opportunities that align with VDOTs current and projected workforce needs.

SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE

Interns spend the summer working on unique projects and activities. In addition, interns will have the opportunity to network with other interns.

VDOT Richmond District is seeking students majoring in Accounting, Finance, and other business-related areas to work in our Richmond District Fiscal Office. We are seeking a candidate with strong analytical skills, interpersonal and presentation skills, customer service, time management and organizational skills.

THE LOCATION

The Richmond District Office is located about 20 miles south of Richmond (in Colonial Heights) and the district covers 14 counties and eight cities of the Commonwealth Capital Region, including Richmond, Petersburg, Colonial Heights and Hopewell. The district covers approximately 5,122 square miles of Central Virginia and serves as home to about 1.4 million people. It is divided by the James River, stretches between Virginia's Piedmont and Tidewater regions, and is bounded by Lynchburg, Fredericksburg and Hampton Roads Districts and the North Carolina state line. Approximately 920 people work for the Richmond District office, four residencies and 27 area headquarters. The Richmond District has residency offices located in Ashland, Chesterfield, Petersburg and South Hill.

Visit for more information about the divisions of VDOT.

Hiring Range applies to both undergraduate and graduate candidates.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modelling these values, therefore visit to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment.
• As of May 2025, be a rising sophomore (2nd year), junior (3rd year) or senior (4th year) enrolled in undergraduate study in a two-year or four-year college / university.
• Graduate students are eligible to apply.
• Second year or transferring Community College students may apply.
• Complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester for undergraduate students and 9 credit hours per semester for graduate students. Students must be enrolled full-time at the time of application.
• Knowledge of basic accounting, math and business principles.

Additional Considerations

Successful candidates will have demonstrated academic excellence in their major program and be motivated, customer focused and action-oriented individuals with a drive for learning on the job and achieving results. You will have demonstrated ability to make quality and timely decisions, take initiative, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, prioritize and organize multiple demands in a continuously changing environment, use a computer and software applications, have a basic knowledge of engineering principles, and can meet established deadlines. Ability to anticipate problems, provide solutions, follow instructions, learn quickly and collaborate with teammates.

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. State applications and / or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11 : 59 pm on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. State applications and / or resumes submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and / or an uploaded resume to be considered for this position.

Contact Information

Name : Rebecca Emory

Phone : (804) 401-0234

Email : Rebecca.Emory@vdot.virginia.gov

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.

Advertised : 21 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close : 07 Mar 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Salary : $26 - $34