Agency: Department of Neighborhood and Community Services
Job #: ELT-NCS-25003
Salary: $18.0867 per hour
Schedule: This position is scheduled to work an average of 20 per week not to exceed 900 hours per calendar year. There is no guarantee of a minimum number of hours.  Interns will work for one semester period (Spring, Summer, Fall)
Status: Temporary, Part-time
Location: Various Locations, Fairfax County

Position: #52018424- Work Student III

The Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) of Fairfax County is providing an opportunity for a paid internship within the Inclusive Support Services (ISS) Division. The primary duties of the intern will be to provide technical and administrative assistance on division projects and to participate or assist with direct service delivery in 3 different settings with individuals needing support for disabilities. The projects and experience may be cross divisional or specific to one of the three specialty areas: Early Intervention/Infant and Toddler Connection (ITC), Therapeutic Recreation (TR), or Adult Day Health Care (ADHC). 

Assigned projects may involve research, data collection and interpretation, assisting in preparing/analyzing policies and procedures, and/or conducting public information and outreach. Duties may also include assisting staff with day-to-day operations in ADHC, ITC, or TR. This would include providing programming.  

Minimum Qualifications: Currently pursuing or recently received a bachelor’s degree or higher. 

Preferred Qualifications: The internship is designed for students or graduates in the study of public policy, data science, healthcare administration, leadership, recreation, healthcare, or related fields.  

Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer

*Note: Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits, and do not earn leave or receive holiday pay. 

To Apply:  Please submit your resume via email to Susan Sigler at susan.sigler@fairfaxcounty.gov 

Position open until filled 
 

Job#: ELT-BOS-25001

Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay is accepting applications for a paid summer internship. Fairfax County residency is recommended. Hourly wages of $15 an hour. If you plan to complete the internship for college credits, let us know in your application.

• The intern will assist with a variety of projects, assignments, and public service activities, which may include:
• Assisting county residents with solving problems and sharing the views of Chairman McKay.
• Drafting letters and constituent correspondences.
• Updating lists, such as homeowner association (HOA) contacts.
• Assisting with updating public websites.
• Researching local small businesses, planning, and outreach to advertise summer concerts.
• Route phone calls and issues to appropriate staff members.
• The intern should be interested in learning about local government and is able to work independently and with a team.

Preferred Skills include:

• Familiarity with Fairfax County
• Effective writing and verbal communications
• Researching and reporting results
• Technical skills such as: Excel, Microsoft Word, Canva, and databases

The intern will be expected to work 30 hours/week, with weekly schedules negotiable. Chairman’s Office operating hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Start and end dates are negotiable but will generally track with the student’s summer break or summer semester calendar.

To apply: Send your resume, a writing sample (no more than 3 pages), and include two references by email to nngu12@fairfaxcounty.gov by close of business Friday, May 9th. Please put “Internship Application” in the subject line.

The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) internship program is designed to increase community engagement in park, recreation, natural, cultural, historical and/or business operations professions while providing an additional pathway for potential employees interested in serving in seasonal, part-time, and full-time positions at FCPA. FCPA offers both paid and unpaid internship opportunities. 
Interested applicants are encouraged to explore and apply for open internship opportunities. If you are interested in a business area that does not currently have an internship advertised, please reach out to FCPAInternships@fairfaxcounty.gov. 

Click here to view and apply for paid and unpaid internships.

The Department of Family Services has opportunities for unpaid internships primarily for those seeking master’s degrees in social work. Some internships for bachelor’s in social worker (BSW) students and other human services related majors are available on occasion.

For more information on internships with Family Services, please visit our Gaining Rewarding Opportunities in the Workforce (GROW) DFS Internship Program link here.

​The Fairfax County Youth Leadership Program is designed to educate and motivate high school juniors to become engaged citizens and leaders in the community.  Students participate in monthly learning sessions, complete a three-week paid internship in a Fairfax County department, and act as "ambassadors" for the program, speaking to middle school civics classes. Students learn about local government's role in their everyday lives and are given an opportunity to interact with county leaders and policymakers.

More info here.

Martha Reed, Martha.Reed@fairfaxcounty.gov, 703.324.4062

The CSB offers volunteer and student training opportunities that can make a world of difference to people in our community. We provide vital services for people of all ages with mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual disabilities, and for young children with developmental delays. We also offer outreach and training to increase public knowledge and awareness. As a volunteer or intern with the CSB, you are a valued team member, helping to expand and enhance our services. You may be providing direct service or administrative support, or helping with special projects. For volunteer or internship opportunities, contact the Program Manager, Intern and Volunteer Services (email: csbvolunteer@fairfaxcounty.gov), 703-383-8434, TTY 711.

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) provides work based learning opportunities for high school students through Career and Transition Services (CTS) coursework. Special education students learn workplace readiness skills in the real world. Our student interns engage in community work experiences during the school day with the support of their classroom teacher. Interns are available to support your department for 2-16 hours per week, depending upon your needs.

Examples of desired training opportunities include but are not limited to:

• Animal Care                                                
• Assembly
• Childcare/Education
• Clerical Assistance
• Computer Technology/Repair
• Custodial Care
• Grounds Maintenance
• Food Preparation/Services
• Inventories and Stock
• Labor/The Trades
• Laundry
• Recycling/Waste Management

Contact Sue Eaton, Work Based Learning Resource Teacher with Career and Transition Services, at (571) 423-4596 or seeaton@fcps.edu for additional details.

Typically starts in mid-June and runs until a week before the school year begins.

A person applying needs to be a high school student in Fairfax County. The recruitment process generally commences in April.

Information inquiries please email DITHR@fairfaxcounty.gov

The Fairfax Area Disability Services Board established an internship program for college students and recent graduates with disabilities. The internship program provides participants with on-the-job experience, professional development, and training opportunities. The internship program is named in honor of the late John Hudson. During his 15 years with Fairfax County Government, John made immeasurable improvements to enhance the lives of people with disabilities in the Fairfax area. Any college student, law student, graduate student, or recent graduate who self-identifies as an individual with any type of disability is invited to apply. You will not be required to disclose your specific disability; however, your application for this program must signify that you consider yourself a person with a disability. The internship program lasts 380 hours. The start and end dates are flexible, but interns should plan on starting work in the beginning of June and working until the beginning of August. This is a full-time internship (40 hours/week). Interns should plan on working eight hours a day (with a one-hour lunch break), Monday through Friday. A typical schedule is 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

John Hudson Internship Program - Frequently Asked Questions

Ann Kim, Ann.Kim@fairfaxcounty.gov, 703-324-7486

The JDRDC has a Volunteer and Internship Program. Applicants for volunteer and intern positions must be at least 21 years of age unless otherwise stated, and experience working with juveniles is preferred for relevant positions. Visit JDRDC's Volunteer and Internship Program page for more information.

Information on internships at the Fairfax County Public Library may be found here.

The ADR Office offers unpaid internships to undergraduate and graduate students seeking a degree in Conflict Resolution & Analysis requiring the completion of internship credits to satisfy course credit requirements. Please contact the ADR Coordinator at 703-324-3348 or email Christiane.Eichmann@fairfaxcounty for additional information.  

The Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) offers unpaid internships each semester. The emergency management internship program provides an opportunity for students or recent graduates to explore career options, apply academic knowledge and skills to the workplace, gain career skills, build resumes and network with emergency management professionals throughout the National Capital Region. Visit the OEM Internship Program website here to learn more and/or submit an application.

The Police Department offers unpaid internships with priority given to placements for undergraduate students enrolled in college and university programs requiring the completion of an internship to satisfy course credit requirements. Students must contact the Personnel Resources Division at Fcpdprd@fairfaxcounty.gov at least 90 days prior to the start of the academic semester in which the internship is desired to begin. Click here to read about the internship program and the background investigation required prior to possible internship selection. An investigator will reply to emails with application and internship policy related materials sent as attachment files.

The only graduate internship program is in the Victim Services Section. These internships are for individuals who are pursuing a master's degree in psychology or a master's of social work (MSW) degree, and the internship must be a requirement. Prior to the background process the intern applicant must be interviewed by the Director of Victim Services Section. Contact the Personnel Resources Division at Fcpdprd@fairfaxcounty.gov.