Community Development Internship Jobs in Virginia

Title: COVA Internship Connection Program Manager #00270

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst III

Hiring Range: $85,000.00 to $92,000.00

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Human Resource Mgt

Location: Richmond (City)

Agency Website: www.dhrm.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you excited by the idea of designing and leading a statewide internship initiative that will shape the future of public service in Virginia?
The Virginia Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) is seeking a dynamic COVA Internship Connection Program Manager within its Office of Human Resource Consulting Services. The COVA Internship Connection Program Manager leads and coordinates statewide strategy for expanding, strengthening, and improving internship programming across all branches of Virginia state government. This role does not hire interns directly but acts as the Commonwealth's central resource for agency consultation, higher education outreach, intern development programming, and enterprise-wide data collection and reporting. The position introduces innovative internship models, builds partnerships with colleges and universities, enhances the intern experience, creates partnerships with state agencies to support agency internship programs, and advances intern-to-hire conversion. The program manager develops statewide toolkits, facilitates communities of practice, and aligns with Human Resources and leadership partners to ensure consistent, high-quality internship opportunities across the Commonwealth.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive experience in early-career program management including experience with talent acquisition, learning and development, and project and program management. Ability to build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for internships and early career roles by leveraging networking, social media, and other outreach strategies. Demonstrated success with marketing, branding (including digital branding) and outreach to program partners including higher education. Experience developing and delivering training programs. Strong analytical skills for interpreting data and program effectiveness with significant experience establishing, collecting, and analyzing program metrics. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to prepare and manage budgets. Experience supervising interns or staff. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. High school graduate or equivalent

Additional Considerations

Coursework in Human Resource Management, Learning and Development, Business, Communications, or other related topics. Human Resources, Learning & Development, Early Career Talent, Coaching and other certifications from the Society for Human Resource Management, Human Resources Certification Institute, Association for Talent Development, National Association of Colleges and Employers, International Coaching Federation or other similar organizations.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number on the fax cover sheet. Also, completion of a Statement of Economic Interest at the time of employment and annually is required thereafter. This position may be eligible for telework opportunities. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call 804-225-2131 for assistance.
This position does not provide sponsorship for visas or other authorization required to work in the United States.
This position will require the ability to travel including occasional overnight travel.
All applicants are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

"The Department of Human Resource Management is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force."
Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Derek Mountford

Phone: 804-292-6417

Email: derek.mountford@dhrm.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.