Title: Intern

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $31.48 - $33.81

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking reliable, responsible, and enthusiastic students to intern with our agency!

The summer internship with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice will provide students an opportunity to combine their academic studies with on-the-job training and experience while completing their education. The internship program is designed around a project-based assignment, which will support the mission of the agency and align career goals of the student. This opportunity is ideal for students pursuing careers in public administration, criminal justice, social services, or accounting/finance within government.

Internship Tracks & Responsibilities

1. Community Programs

• Assist in coordinating youth services and community-based initiatives
  
• Support program staff with outreach efforts and partnership engagement
  
• Help organize workshops, mentoring programs, or restorative justice activities
• Track participation data and assist with program reporting

2. Policy & Planning

• Conduct research on juvenile justice trends, legislation, and best practices
  
• Assist in drafting policy briefs, reports, and strategic documents
  
• Analyze program outcomes and support continuous improvement efforts
• Participate in planning meetings and interagency collaboration initiatives

3. Accounting & Finance

• Support budgeting and financial tracking for departmental programs
  
• Assist with invoice processing, expense reconciliation, and data entry
  
• Help review grant funding allocations and expenditures
• Learn about public-sector financial compliance and reporting standards

This summer internship will take place from late-May to mid-August.

When submitting application, please provide the following:

• Resume
  
• Cover letter indicating preferred track (Community Programs, Policy & Planning, or Accounting)
  
• Unofficial transcript

Minimum Qualifications

• Rising junior, senior, or graduate student enrolled in an accredited university or college in good academic standing pursuing a major in public administration, criminal justice, social services, or accounting/finance within government.
  
• GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  
• Knowledge of core functional areas related to related area within a division (Administration & Finance, Placement and Program Implementation, and Policy).
  
• Ability to work the entire duration of the internship program (late-May to Mid-August).
  
• Advanced Microsoft office skills and demonstrated proficiency with email programs such as Gmail or Outlook.
  

Additional Considerations

• Interest in juvenile justice reform or youth services.
  
• Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, etc.).
  
• Prior internship, volunteer, or campus leadership experience.

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.

Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Bianca D. Stewart Williams, Talent Acquisition Manager

Phone: 804-588-4410

Email: djjrecruit@djj.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.