The City of Chesapeake is accepting applications for a Spring 2025 Internship (Monday, January 13 - Friday, April 25, 2025) with the Chesapeake Libraries. The primary location will be held at the Central Library, but will assist at various library locations. The internship will gain valuable experience in the following areas:

Key Tasks

• Compile materials and co-lead instructions for new employee orientation for new hires and volunteers
• Creating monthly themed end cap displays or rotating display tables
• Creating flyers and displays for program and library display marketing
• Pull holds and items to be weeded
• Shelf Cleaning, Maintenance, & Reading for the Circulation Unit
• Special projects from Strategic Initiatives Manager & Training & Staff Services Teams
• Support the Admin Team with outreach events, community programs, training courses, and library events. Including event prep, day of support, and event breakdown.
• Attend various library group meetings and work with various library unit leads.
• Create a training presentation on a library-theme topic to be presented to Library Leadership

Key Results Sought
1. Customer Service/Engagement Skills2. Critical Thinking3. Communication/Interpersonal Skills4. Organization Skills

Key Skills Required1. Organization of shelves and books2. Teamwork to work in small/large teams3. Creativity in arranging book displays4. Attentive to patron needs5. Computer tech skills
6. Office suite skills (MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, & Word)
7. Event and program experience (Attendance size up to 100 guests)PDN-9d53982b-7520-4abe-90c7-40bd2b016bb0