Job Title
Finance Intern II/III Office of Management and Budget
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name
County of Henrico Department of Finance - Office of Management and Budget
About Us
Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, is offering internship opportunities for high school and college students to develop skills and experience relevant to their course of study. We are committed to creating challenging, meaningful, relevant work experiences for students. All internships will have specific learning goals identified by the student as being core to their academic and career development. The County will strive to ensure a balance between the intern's specific learning goals and the work that is required by the Department.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us as an intern, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.
General Statement of Duties
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Finance Intern II/III: This position is for a paid internship for the summer of 2025. The student will be assigned to work in our Office of Management and Budget. We seek to hire a graduate level student or well-qualified undergraduate level student who is studying Public Administration/Policy, Political Science, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
The pay for a graduate level student is $17.00 per hour and for an undergraduate level student the pay is $16.00 per hour. The hiring selection and level is dependent on the qualifications of the successful applicant and the needs of the County for this position. Summer internships will start May 16, 2025 and end by the start of the fall semester. Depending on work necessitating, the selected student along with their performance and availability the internship could go across multiple semesters.
Henrico County offers a variety of challenging hands-on internships performing a variety of responsible tasks relevant to the assigned department. To Learn more about the Internship Program click https://henrico.gov/services/internship/ to view resources, video, and photo content.
Internships may be available in many departments at various times throughout the year. For information on available internships check the job site frequently at
https://henrico.gov/services/jobs/. For more information on the operations and functions of each department click here: https://henrico.gov/departments/
Essential Duties
Finance Intern II/III: This position is for a paid internship for the summer of 2025. The student will be assigned to work in our Office of Management and Budget.
Desired Area of Study: Finance, Economics, Business, Political Science, Public Administration, Accounting.
Desired GPA: 2.50
Desired Student: We seek to hire a graduate level student or well-qualified undergraduate level student. The hiring selection and level is dependent on the qualifications of the successful applicant and the needs of the County for this position.
Work Hours: flexible within the hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 pm M-F. Internships are limited to a maximum of 29 hours per week.
Work Location: Administration Building at 4301 E. Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228
Expected Start Date: May 16, 2025 (depending on the availability of the student selected)
Expected End Date: Start of the fall semester. Depending on work necessitating, the selected student along with their performance and availability the internship could go across multiple semesters.
Internship Status: The pay for a graduate level student is $17.00 per hour and for an undergraduate level student the pay is $16.00 per hour.
The Intern may be a part of a variety of duties to shadow, perform or provide:
- Research
- Data Analysis
- Preparing and presenting reports while learning about County operations and working with staff to prepare or amend budget recommendations
- Other duties as assigned
The desired student should have:
- Knowledge of accounting principles, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Account Analysis, Revenue and Expenditures, and financial Management strategies and fiscal/policy analysis.
- Strong foundational knowledge in a field relevant to internship.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience of County employees and citizens integral to the internship.
- Excellent organization and research skills with the ability to collect and organize facts/tasks effectively.
- Excellent attention to details; excellent knowledge of and familiarity with computer systems with demonstrated proficiency in the use of a personal computer and common software products (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point).
- Ability to multitask and manage priorities; ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a part of a team; and ability to meet assigned deadlines
Through the course of the internship the student will gain knowledge of:
- Preparing and managing the County's annual fiscal plan, budget, and compiling and publishing the County's Five-Year Capital Improvement plan and special studies as directed by County administration for revenue or expenditure impact.
- Financial management strategies for departments and agencies.
- Amendments of the budget and transfer of appropriations as required.
- Budget Process
- Financial Trends
- Overview of the other divisions of Finance
- Careers that exist within local government
Internships are intended to complement the student's academic program so the intern must bring foundational knowledge as well as a strong interest in the assigned department's mission and operations and be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment. The intern will receive training relevant to the assigned responsibilities, clear direction regarding expectations and feedback concerning their performance. Interns will finish the internship having gained broad experience in various aspects of the operations of the assigned department as well as broad basic skills and industry knowledge. Internships may include extensive public contact. Internships may be an integral part of a team or may require the intern to work more independently. The intern will also learn how to work in a professional environment and have opportunities to network with department leaders and other professionals in the internship field.Minimum Qualifications
Education: Pursuing a college degree in a field relevant to internship or post-secondary vocational/technical training in a trade or craft that is relevant to the internship; GPA of 2.50 or better; prefer a current college student in one of the relevant degree programs.
Experience: Completion of courses in relevant degree or vocational/technical program; relevant job or volunteer experience.
Or: Any equivalent combination education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the internship.
Additional Information
The application process requires you to upload with your application the following documentation:
- Resume
- Cover letter indicating:
- Why you are interested in this internship.
- At least three learning goals related to the internship.
- Unofficial Transcript with class listing and GPA
Interns are not entitled to a permanent position at the completion of an internship. The internship is designed to benefit the intern with the knowledge and skills gained through experiences provided during the course of the internship. All paid internship positions will work for 29 hours or less per week.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment (including as an intern), including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
How To Apply
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, February 24, 2025.
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through https://henrico.gov/services/jobs/ or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.gov/.
Minimum Salary
16
Maximum Salary
17
Currency
USD
Main Organization
General Government
General Government
Employment Status
Hourly/Temporary
Hourly/Temporary
Amount of Travel
Work At Home