Intern (Interior Design)
An internship with the Interior Design team at a senior living (Life Plan) community in Virginia Beach. The intern coordinates resident and vendor appointments, takes unit measurements for floorplans, researches materials and products, and maintains inventories of furnishings and project documentation. No technical stack; no specific experience is required — just a desire to learn.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Part time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Must have
- Eagerness to learn and gain hands-on experience
- Willingness to ask questions and learn from others
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to stay organized and manage assigned tasks
- Interest in interior design, space planning, and creating welcoming spaces
- Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
- Professional and respectful communication with residents, vendors, and team members
Nice to have
- No specific experience required — a desire to learn, participate, and contribute to the Interior Design/Re-Occupancy team
Full description
Location: 3100 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Reports to: Re-Occupancy Manager
Schedule: Part-Time; Schedule To Be Determined
About Us
Founded in 1982, Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a not-for-profit, faith-based Life Plan Community. Located along the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay, our scenic, resort-style campus is home to a vibrant community of residents and staff who share a passion for service, joy, and well-being.
Our mission? Enriching lives through the power of purpose, belonging, and wellness.
We live our values every day:
- Respect for every person
- Passion for what we do
- Professionalism in all we do
Apply today and help us bring wellness, joy, and energy to the heart of our community!
The Interior Design Intern will support the Interior Design team with day-to-day projects and special assignments throughout the community. This position offers exposure to the full process of maintaining and preparing residential spaces, from coordinating access to units and meeting vendors to taking measurements, researching products and materials, and organizing design resources.
The intern will have opportunities to shadow appointments and projects, assist with floorplan measurements and documentation, help research items needed for upcoming projects, and maintain organized inventories of furnishings, supplies, and storage areas. This role is designed to provide practical, hands-on experience while developing an understanding of interior design within a senior living environment.
What You’ll Do In This Role
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Assist with coordinating resident and vendor appointments in vacant and occupied units.
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Take measurements of units to support floorplans and space planning.
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Shadow Interior Design appointments and projects to gain hands-on experience.
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Research and locate items, materials, and products needed for projects.
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Organize and maintain inventory of furnishings, décor, samples, and storage items.
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Assist with filing paperwork and maintaining project documentation.
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Provide general support to the Interior Design team and assist with special projects as needed.