News and Information
February 5, 2026
A job for the summer, skills for a lifetime!Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services is now hiring summer camp leaders! Have fun, gain valuable leadership experience and earn competitive pay this summer.Training and orientation begin in mid-May, and camps run through mid-August. Camp locations are throughout the county, and hours are Monday-Friday during the day (no weekend).Summer positions are for ages 18 and older with a high school diploma or GED. They are ideal for Ideal for students or young adults interested in recreation, education, youth development or special education.Part-time job opportunities include:Camp Counselor – Camp FairfaxLeads and supports daily programs for youth and teens. Salary: $17.44/hour.TR Leader – Therapeutic Recreation CampsLeads and supports individuals with varying intellectual and physical disabilities. Provides participant supervision. Facilitates daily activities and assists with program planning. Salary: $17.44/hour.Unit Manager – Therapeutic Recreation CampsLeads staff and supports individuals with varying intellectual and physical disabilities. Oversees designated participants and staff within a program space. Plans and facilitates daily therapeutic activities. Salary: $19.82/hour.Director and Quality Assurance Staff – Therapeutic Recreation CampsIn charge of day-to-day operations at a camp location for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Oversees all participants and staff. Assists with participant behavioral support. Salary: $21.75/hour.Please visit the NCS summer jobs website to learn more about these summer jobs, including detailed requirements and how to apply.
February 4, 2026
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors proclaimed February 2026 Black History Month.The Board of Supervisors designated February 2026 as Black History Month in Fairfax County. Click photo to open high-resolution version.At the Supervisors’ Feb. 3, 2026, meeting, Franconia Supervisor Rodney Lusk read the proclamation on behalf of the Board and reflected on lessons from his grandparents that he carries forth as the first Black male County Supervisor. Leadership Fairfax CEO Kia Cole-Hines, accepted the proclamation for the Inclusive Leader Institute, the County’s only forward-facing program designed to promote One Fairfax beyond county government. The 2026 Black History Month theme is “A Century of Black History Commemorations: Promote, Protect, Preserve.” This is a call to action to preserve the history and memory of Black life, the proclamation states. The community is invited to join NCS and county leaders on Friday, February 20, 2026, for "Unite, Uplift and Celebrate!" a Black History Month celebration at 5 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Pwky., Fairfax. Enjoy local performances, interactive activities, enlightening discussion and light refreshments with your neighbors.Please visit the NCS Black History Month Web page and the Fairfax County Black History Month Web page to learn more about this and other 2026 Black History Month events.
January 29, 2026
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors declared Jan. 20, 2026, as a Day of Racial Healing in Fairfax County. Providence Supervisor Dalia A. Palchik presented the proclamation to NCS Equity Manager Ramona Carroll at the “Truth in Voice, Truth in Service” event at Jim Scott Community Center on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.Providence Supervisor Dalia A. Palchik presents a proclamation to NCS Equity Manager Ramona Carroll declaring Jan. 20, 2026, as a Day of Racial Healing in Fairfax County at the “Truth in Voice, Truth in Service” event at Jim Scott Community Center. Click photo to open high-resolution version.This Day of Racial Healing is a nationwide initiative that has been observed annually since 2017. It is part of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) initiative, which aims to repair the damages caused by racism, promote trust and create connections for a more equitable society. Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) is committed to racial healing and equity through Fairfax County’s One Fairfax policy and NCS’ Mission, Vision and Values.“Truth in Voice, Truth in Service” is an annual gathering of youth to promote connection through discussion and community service. The event was presented in partnership with Northern Virginia Community College, Fairfax County NAACP, Minority Tech Foundation, Anthem HealthKeepers, the Fairfax County Department of Emergency Management and Security, and the Fairfax County Department of Health.Find photos from the "Truth in Voice, Truth in Service" event.Read the proclamation declaring Jan. 20, 2026, as a Day of Racial Healing in Fairfax County.Watch Channel 16’s Around Fairfax coverage of the event:jwplayer.key="e1O++4q3uyRfuhWGtxvrM9Ba7Dz5lzsVpb60L7YSUJk=";The Video Player does not directly support your device. Please the link below the play in VLC, Quicktime, or other media player: https://dl.ebmcdn.net/fairfax/flash/16AF_0126_TruthInVoiceV2.mp4
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