Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership Intern #W0018

Title: Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership Intern #W0018

State Role Title: Intern

Hiring Range: $15.00 an hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: State Council of Higher Educ

Location: State Council of Higher Educ

Agency Website: www.schev.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Overview
The Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership or V-TOP is a collaborative effort between SCHEV, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, the Virginia Business Higher Education Council, and Virginia colleges and universities. This unique-in-the-nation program is focused on significantly increasing the number and quality of work-based learning opportunities for Virginia students (paid internships, co-ops, apprenticeships, project-based experiences, etc.). We are seeking a junior or senior-year college student who is a Virginia resident and/or attending a Virginia higher education institution. Preference given to students who reside in or near the SCHEV central office in Richmond, VA.

About the Position
The intern will use their classroom skills to help V-TOP engage followers and continue to market our vision, mission, and success stories to statewide partners.

Duties
The intern will:
•Assist in the final planning and execution of Virginia Intern Day, including day-of events and social media content leading up to the event.
•Monitor and assist in executing the Virginia Intern Day Student Ambassador program.
•Plan and develop V-TOP module training sessions both virtually and in-person.
•Continue to develop and update the V-TOP digital newsletter by gathering content and creating a template for news.
•Update the V-TOP social media plan to attract new followers and monitor and report on analytics.
•Develop social media content for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, in accordance with the social media plan and amplify messaging from V-TOP partner organizations.
•Suggest enhancements to the V-TOP website and develop content for approved ideas.
•Assist with other communications about V-TOP, including outreach to institutions of higher education, presentations to executive leadership and advisory panel members, press releases, etc.
•Facilitate a plan to reward students for completing the V-TOP Career Readiness Modules.
•Update and maintain the V-TOP email distribution list.
•Review V-TOP's materials directed toward students and create a plan to change or update the information and present it to the V-TOP staff.
•Assist in planning and executing new V-TOP initiatives to gain student buy-in.
•Work with the Work-Based Learning Analyst to report and present data to key stakeholders in a visually appealing way.
•Aid the Financial Support Specialist in updating, ordering, and dispersing V-TOP promotional materials.
•Gather employer, student, and institution testimonials from those who have participated in V-TOP programs.
•As available, participate in SCHEV staff activities such as monthly SCHEV Talks, staff meetings, and other office events.

Minimum Qualifications

•Junior or senior year college student that is a Virginia resident and/or enrolled at a Virginia higher education institution.
•Firm grasp of social media, communications, and marketing skills, as demonstrated through coursework, portfolio, or other means.
•Excellent written communication and strong editing skills, as demonstrated through a writing sample.
•Excellent computer skills, as demonstrated through coursework, portfolio, or other means.
•Eager to learn and willing to pitch in on other tasks as needed.

Additional Considerations

•Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., as demonstrated through coursework, portfolio, or explanation in cover letter
•Knowledge of WordPress
•Graphic design skills preferred. (V-TOP uses Canva)

Special Instructions

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

The expected time commitment is 10 to 15 hours per week from May 2026 to August 2026, with at least half the hours occurring between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. The number of hours per week, days of the week, start an