Title: Internship-Communications

State Role Title: Paid Intern

Hiring Range: $16.50 per hour

Agency: Department of Forestry

Location: Charlottesville, Nat Resrcs Dr

Agency Website: www.dof.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

2026 Communications Internship - The Virginia Department of Forestry has an exciting opportunity for college students in good academic standing at two-year and four-year undergraduate level programs or for veterans transitioning to civilian roles.

If you enjoy the Virginia Forests and safeguarding the resources of our land — this practical experience and opportunity is for you.

VDOF was established in 1914 to prevent and suppress forest fires and reforest bare lands. In addition to safeguarding our natural resources, we also protect and manage critical information systems that support our mission.

The Virginia Department of Forestry Office of Communications intern position requires strong public relations, marketing and public information skills, encompassing both written and verbal forms.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and detail oriented. The intern will work within with the Office of Communications team to research, produce and edit engaging and entertaining content to promote forests and forestry in Virginia. Enthusiasm for Virginia’s natural resources is a plus.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to:
• attend meetings and work with agency topic experts to create communications and outreach products
• engage with the public, partners and members of the news media
• learn how to engage audiences and promote brand awareness through content creation
• develop an understanding of communications best practices
• assist with writing assignments (news releases, web content, social media, video scripts, etc.)
• assist with video production
• assist with social media management and learn to assess analytics such as followers, engagements and other metrics, and provide recommendations for improvement

NOTE: This is an hourly wage ($16.50/hr.) (Summer Intern) position that is approved for up -to 360 hours, the duration of the internship program from June 8, 2026-August 7, 2026.

This position will be located at our Charlottesville Headquarters. Typical hours of work will be 8:00-4:30 Monday through Friday. Teleworking options are not available.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Meet deadlines
• Ability to work well in a team setting but also independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

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.

Contact Information

Name: Kristina Clore

Phone: 434-529-7244

Email: kristina.clore@dof.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.