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.

Agency: DPWES Stormwater Management
Job#: ELT-DPWES-25000
Hours: see below
Salary: Starting at $19.4324 hour, commensurate with experience.
Location: Stormwater Division (STW), 10635 West Drive, Fairfax, VA (In-person)

• Job Type: Full time hourly with benefits
• Non-merit, up to 900 hours in a calendar year
• The start and end dates are flexible, starting work in the beginning of June through the beginning of August.
• This is a full-time internship (40 hours/week). Interns should plan on working eight hours a day, Monday through Friday. A typical schedule is 
• 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Note: This position is considered Emergency Service Personnel.  All Emergency Service Personnel are required to report to work during emergency events.

Are you interested in a future career in public service with the Fairfax County Government? Do you want the chance to gain on-the-job experience in stormwater drainage maintenance, project management, stream restoration, or asset management?  

The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, Maintenance and Stormwater Division, is looking for a summer intern to support the Stormwater Conveyance Branch, Open Conveyance Section. 

Under the general supervision of the Open Conveyance Section Chief, this position offers an opportunity to advance your career toward engineering licensure. You’ll assist in developing maintenance work plans for open conveyance channels, negotiating and administering construction contracts and drainage design projects. Additionally, the role may include field oversight, plan reviews, and other inspection tasks. You may also play a supportive role in the Division’s asset management improvement initiatives, including queries and analyses of the geospatial asset inventory, quality control reviews, and edits. 

This role requires a focus on cost-effective designs, efficient project management, clear communication, and attention to detail. A solid understanding of codes and regulations related to the design and management of civil or environmental projects is preferred.

If you are a current college student with a passion for sustainability, this is your opportunity to contribute to the county’s future while enhancing your career." Join our Team, Shape your County!

Minimum Employment Standards: Must be enrolled in (or have recently graduated within the past 2 years) an accredited college undergraduate or graduate program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Landscape Architecture or a related field with an acceptable GPA. (Required)

Preferred Qualifications: Must have completed relevant coursework in Geographic Information Systems and watershed hydrology.

Licenses and Certifications Required: 
Valid driver's license (required)

Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record to the satisfaction of the employer. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to operate keyboards and other input devices effectively for extended periods.
• Ability to walk, hike, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, climb, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, go up and down steep hills, slopes, and steps, and otherwise traverse rough, icy, broken terrain and terrain along streams and channels at a sustained rate.
• Ability to walk/traverse property sites that may be undergoing construction or having terrain that is not level.
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures.
• Physically and mentally able to use all applicable personal protective equipment in an outdoor environment including helmet/hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, long pants, and sleeved shirts.

Note:
* This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for County benefits.

To apply, send your resume to DPWESSTWjobs@fairfaxcounty.gov. 

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.