Alert:
Internship Opportunities
View and apply for paid and unpaid internships with the Fairfax County Park Authority below. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to FCPAInternships@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Engineering/Survey Technician Intern
Salary: $23 to $27 per hour.
Location: Herrity Building; 12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA.
Hours: 24 to 32 hours per week in-person) office and field work)
Overview: Under general supervision of the section chief, does technical and survey work of a semi-professional nature in the office or field, as well as automated survey technical support, exercising independent judgement and initiative, and does related work as required.
Duties:
FIELD DUTIES:
OFFICE DUTIES:
OTHER DUTIES
Preferred Qualifications:
To Apply: Send resume to FCPAInternships@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Note: This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits and are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Position Title: Historic Collections Intern
Location: Frying Pan Farm Park, Hayes, Virginia 23072 United States
Compensation: Interns will be temporary part-time employees of the Fairfax County Park Authority. Compensation is $16.18 - $26.96, with expected hours per week of 17. 30 hours for 52 weeks per year. Start and end dates are negotiable.
Overview: Frying Pan Farm Park is searching for a historic collections intern, who, under the supervision of an internship supervisor, will participate in projects and programs that serve the community and contribute to the mission of the Fairfax County Park Authority. Interns will be assigned to a project or program in one of the following areas: Park Services, Park Operations, Administration, Planning and Development, Resource Management, or Marketing and Communications.
Duties:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Varies by area of assignment
• Ability to lift 50 Ibs with assistance
• Ability to walk, crouch, kneel, stand, sit in indoor and outdoor areas during variable weather
• Ability to ascend and descend ladder
• May work in areas or historic structures that are not climate controlled or accessible to ADA requirements
To Apply: Send resume to FCPAInternships@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Note: This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits and are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.
If you have any questions, please email FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov or visit us online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/jobs-internships.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Position Title: Urban Agriculture Intern
Location: Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, VA 22312
Hours: 15 – 20 hours per week (telework not an option); Three days/week required with times negotiable.
Start date: negotiable but no later than October 6, 2025. End date negotiable but no later than March 1.
Salary: Interns will be temporary part-time employees of the Fairfax County Park
Authority. Compensation is $16.50 per hour for up to 300 hours. Start and end dates are negotiable.
Overview: The Urban Agriculture Intern will assist with the administration of Fairfax County’s Garden Plot Rental Program. Interns will be exposed to project planning and administration and gain skills in communicating with a diverse audience. Interns will also enhance their knowledge of vegetables and fruit gardening.
Duties:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
To Apply: Send resume to FCPAInternships@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Note: This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits and are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.