The City of Richmond Mayor's Fellows Program provides internship opportunities for undergraduate students and graduate students with an interest in a specific field to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment.
Review, audit and help reorganize the city’s “Handbook and Design Review Guidelines” to be compatible with an updated document structure
Collect, summarize, and organize research materials and resources
Assist in building a structured digital research library
Assist in creating a pictorial dictionary or glossary for key architecture and historic preservation terms
Help cross-reference materials and create easy-to-navigate documentation
Support content development of website guides, FAQ sections and community engagement materials
Identify gaps in content and clarity
Research comparable websites from similar localities
Assist with photographing materials, specifically conducting site visits and field studies to support a glossary of character-defining features of Richmond Old & Historic District architecture
Assist with basic administrative coordination and documentation tasks, such as form intake and administrative approvals
Assist with Commission of Architectural Review Meeting Preparation
EDUCATION FIELD:
Planning, Zoning, GIS, Historic Preservation, and Urban Design
INTERN ELIGIBILITY:
To be considered for an internship in this program, applicants must adhere to the following criteria:
The student must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, be in good academic standing (as defined below), and be registered for courses during the internship period. Summer Interns do not have to be enrolled in summer school but must be enrolled for the upcoming Fall semester.
After graduating from a degree program, the student no longer qualifies for an internship with this program unless they have been accepted into a graduate program which is scheduled to begin within twelve (12) months of the hire date.
Students must provide a college transcript and approval from the Academic Advisor or Career Development Counselor prior to the interview date.
Students must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States and are required to present proof of such eligibility prior to beginning work.
Undergraduate students must have completed 60 credit hours and have a 2.0 overall grade point average.
Graduate students must be enrolled at an accredited institution and have a 3.0 overall grade point average.
No special certification or license is required.
**A cover letter and resume are required and must include the following information; academic major, area of professional interest, and City department(s) in which the applicant would most likely complete an internship. If you are interested in being considered for more than one internship, a separate application package is required for each. **
