Function
Explore Your Potential with the City of Hampton's Summer College Internship Program!
The City of Hampton is excited to offer a unique opportunity to join the Emergency Management Department as a Environmental/ Emergency Management Intern. This paid professional development program provides students with hands-on experience supporting public safety initiatives, hazard mitigation efforts, and strategic resilience planning within a municipal government environment. Interns will collaborate with Emergency Management staff and partner departments to contribute to projects that strengthen preparedness, reduce risk, and enhance community resilience.
Why Choose Hampton?
- Hands-On Experience: Engage with real-world projects that shape the future of citizen services for the City of Hampton.
- Mentorship: Collaborate with seasoned professionals who will guide and support your growth.
- Impactful Projects: Make meaningful contributions to the City’s efforts in making Hampton a great place to work and live.
Internship Program Overview
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Program Duration: June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026
Rate of Pay:
Undergraduate students – Grade 307 ($16.48/hr)
Graduate students –
Grade 316 ($20.89/hr)FLSA: Internships are seasonal and non-exempt positions. Summer interns will be scheduled to work up to forty (40) hours in an administrative work week and are ineligible for overtime compensation.
The Environmental/ Emergency Management Intern will support the City’s strategic priorities of
Living with Water and
Safe & Clean Community by assisting with flood resilience planning, risk reduction strategies, and public preparedness efforts.
Under Living with Water, the intern will review flood-prone and repetitive loss data, assist in evaluating current flood preparedness resources, and develop recommendations to improve public awareness of mitigation strategies and resilience best practices. This work directly supports coastal resiliency, environmental sustainability, and the protection of property and quality of life.
Under Safe & Clean Community, the intern will assist in updating flood and severe weather components of the City’s Emergency Operations Plan, support preparedness outreach efforts for residents and businesses, and identify opportunities to strengthen continuity planning and interdepartmental coordination.
Department Final Project: At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will present a summary report outlining key findings, updated preparedness materials, and actionable recommendations designed to enhance community resilience and public safety throughout the City of Hampton.
Eligibility and Application RequirementsApplicants must be a Recent Graduate (2025 or 2026 Undergraduate) or current Graduate Student (completed as least 1 semester of
grad school).
Preferred Majors: Environmental Science, Emergency Management, Geography or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Candidates must be in good academic standing.
College Transcripts: Must submit undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts as applicable.Current or most recent GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
Cover Letter: Applicants must submit a cover letter expressing how their education and experience aligns with this internship and what they hope to gain from the experience. The cover letter is required as a supplement to this application, and should be in Microsoft Word format, not exceeding one page.
References: Two (2) references - one of which must be from a current or former professor/advisor are required as part of this application. An automatic email will be generated from our 'government jobs' platform and sent to the references provided. References must be submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of your application. Applicants without required reference will be ineligible to move forward in the application process. Please be sure to remind references to check their junk/spam folder to ensure that the email request is received.
Background Check: Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
Skills and Attributes: Applicants must possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong work ethic. Punctuality, dependability, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are also essential.
Additional Information
The Emergency Management Department is responsible for preparing the city for, responding to and recovering from disasters both natural and manmade.
Don’t miss this chance to shape your future and make a difference in Hampton. Apply today to become part of a program that empowers emerging leaders to drive positive change!
* This posting may close earlier than the date advertised if the maximum number of applications have been received.