Henrico

Intern Job Title: Victim Services Specialist Intern II/III
Hiring Department: Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, Victim/Witness Assistance Program
Internship Level: Current students-This internship is for academic credit and is open to students whose academic program requires or permits an internship that is for academic credit. 
Type of student Eligible: Graduate or Undergraduate level student
Preferred Area(s) of Study: Criminal Justice, Social work (undergrad program only), Sociology, or Psychology or related social science programs.
Desired GPA: 2.50
Semester of Internship: Fall 2026
Start Date: August 18, 2026, flexible to meet the need of non-traditional start dates for schools whose semesters may not align with this start date.
End Date: End of the fall semester or at time student has satisfied their academic requirements. 
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, flexible within the hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Interns are allowed up to 29 hours per week based on their program guidelines and the student's availability. 
Work Location: Western Government Center - 4301 E. Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228

The Intern duties may include: 

• Court-based observation and shadowing of current Victim Services Specialists.
• Assisting victims and witnesses through the criminal justice system.
• Assisting petitioners of protective orders through the civil protective order process.
• Assisting or performing various clerical and office duties as needed.
• Other projects as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including 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 work multitask and manage priorities;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a part of a team;
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.

Internships are intended to provide the intern with basic experiential exposure to a field of interest. The intern must bring 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 and finish the internship having gained basic experience in various aspects of the operations of the assigned department as well as 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.

The application process requires you to include all of the following items:

• Resume with two references' contact information
• Cover letter that indicates: 

• Why you are interested in this internship position 
• At least three learning goals related to the internship
• Your programs' requirement for an internship (start/end date, hours needed, any supervisory/experience requirements etc.)

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 knowledge and skills gained through experiences provided during the internship.

Education: Pursuing a graduate (master's) or undergraduate degree in a field relevant to internship; GPA of 2.50 or better;

Experience: Completion of college-level program in relevant degree program; relevant job, volunteer or previous internship experience;

Or: Any equivalent combination education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the internship.

NOTE: Internships for academic credit are for current graduate and undergraduate students only.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)