FAIRFAX COUNTY PARK AUTHORITY
Proposed Internship Projects

PARK OPERATIONS DIVISION

Title: Park Operations Management Internship

Description: Management internship at Clemyjontri Park. Gain exposure to all aspects of park administration and operations, including supervision of employees and volunteers. Completion of special project to be chosen by intern.

Requirements: College student, computer skills, supervisory experience preferred.

 

Title: Park Physical Inventory

Description: Inventory/Survey of park physical assets and recreational amenities.

Requirements: Parks and Recreation major, engineering students.

 

Title: Trail System Mapping

Description: Survey and mapping of trail systems within the park system.

Requirements: Parks and Recreation major, landscape architecture students.

 

Title: Equipment Certification Standards

Description: Standardization of employee certification for equipment operation.

Requirements: Public Administration, Business students, engineering student.

 

Title: Stream Valley Condition Survey

Description: Survey/Assessment of Stream Valley problems, erosion, tree problems.

Requirements: Parks and Recreation major, landscape architecture, engineering students.

 

Title: Landscaping Inventory

Description: Survey of existing landscaping at the RECenters.

Requirements: Parks and Recreation major, Landscape Architecture students, drafting and drawing ability.

 

Title: GPS Mapping of Trails

Description: Use of Global Positioning System unit to map trails, stream crossings, culverts, bridges.

Requirements: Engineering, Landscape Architecture students, drafting and drawing ability.

 

Title: Employee Orientation Package

Description: Development of a Park Operations Division new employee orientation package that deals with daily operations, responsibilities and safety.

Requirements: Parks and Recreation major, Public Administration, and Business students.

 

Title: Park Condition Survey

Description: Inventory/Survey of conditions of internal park roadways and parking lots.

Requirements: Parks and Recreation major, engineering students.

 

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