TITLE: FISHING EDUCATION INTERN
Salary: $16-18/hour, June-August 10-to-12-week commitment. No Benefits. 
Location: Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA 22066
Hours: 8:00AM- 5:00PM Monday to Friday approximately, schedule may vary based on week, no more than 40 hours per week

Description: Spend a summer on the river! Riverbend Park is FCPA’s only staffed riverfront park. Riverbend offers diverse summer programming, including summer camps for campers age 4-15, family programs, and outdoor recreation classes. Benefits of working here include a community of supportive staff and opportunities to participate in outdoor activities including fishing, kayaking, canoeing and hiking.  Play your part by working in and preserving this beautiful park! 

Fishing education interns will assist park naturalists and summer camp teachers in leading various camp programs at Riverbend Park and other Fairfax County Park Authority sites as needed.  Interns will gain experience working with children and teens, while learning and developing outdoor, educational, interpretive, and leadership skills. You will be responsible for communication with campers, and their families and FCPA staff while, maintaining a safe and fun environment. This internship is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in outdoor, environmental or non-traditional education.

Requirements:  Must enjoy and have enthusiasm for working with children and stewardship. College students or graduates preferably with major in Education, Biology, Environmental Science, or Parks and Recreation. Successful candidates will also demonstrate the ability to carry out assigned tasks, communicate orally and in writing, to all staff and emergency personnel. Successful candidates will have freshwater angling experience, working knowledge of fishing equipment, techniques, and handling. Ability to paddle a canoe and/or kayak. introductory training will be required.  Experience with children, paddle sports, fishing and outdoor skills are preferred.

Additionally, all successful applicants must agree to a criminal background check including fingerprinting, provide negative TB results, attend mandatory training, possess current or acquire first aid and CPR certifications before the start of camps, and have never been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor related to abuse, neglect, exploitation or other barrier crimes as listed on the Sworn Disclosure Statement of the Criminal Record Check. Valid Driver's License. Must Have Social Security Card.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three references.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please notify the hiring supervisor if they need to verify employment/internship, provide weekly or monthly updates or communicate with your advisor. If selected, you will be notified of additional procedures to begin employment. Interested candidates should forward resumes to Jordan Libera, Riverbend Park by email to jordan.libera@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter. 
• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

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.  
 

TITLE: OUTDOOR EDUCATION INTERN
Salary: $16-18/hour, June-August, 10-12 week commitment. No Benefits
Location: Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA 22066
Hours: 8:00AM- 5:00PM Monday to Friday approximately, schedule may vary based on week, no more than 40 hours per week

Description: Spend a summer on the river! Riverbend Park is FCPA’s only staffed riverfront park. Riverbend offers diverse summer programming, including summer camps for campers age 3-15, family programs, and outdoor recreation classes. Benefits of working here include a community of supportive staff and opportunities to participate in outdoor activities including fishing, kayaking, canoeing and hiking.  Play your part by working in and preserving this beautiful park! 

Outdoor education interns will assist park naturalists and summer camp teachers in leading various camp programs at Riverbend Park and other Fairfax County Park Authority sites as needed.  Interns will gain experience working with children and teens, while learning and developing outdoor, educational, interpretive, and leadership skills. You will be responsible for communication with campers, and their families and FCPA staff while, maintaining a safe and fun environment. This internship is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in outdoor, environmental or non-traditional education.

Requirements: Must enjoy and have enthusiasm for working with children and stewardship.  College students or graduates preferably with major in Education, Biology, Environmental Science, or Parks and Recreation.  Successful candidates will also demonstrate the ability to carry out assigned tasks, communicate orally and in writing to all staff and emergency personnel. Experience working with children and participating in outdoor recreation or environmental science preferred. 

Additionally, all successful applicants must agree to a criminal background check including fingerprinting, provide negative TB results, attend mandatory training, possess current or acquire first aid and CPR certifications before the start of camps, and have never been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor related to abuse, neglect, exploitation or other barrier crimes as listed on the Sworn Disclosure Statement of the Criminal Record Check. Valid Driver's License. Must Have Social Security Card.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, résumé and three references.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If selected, you will be notified of additional procedures to begin employment. Please notify the hiring supervisor if they need to verify employment/internship, provide weekly or monthly updates or communicate with your advisor.  Interested candidates should forward resumes to Jordan Libera, Riverbend Park by email to jordan.libera@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter. 
• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

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.  

The Marketing section is looking for an aspiring marketing or communication professional who is eager to learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and communication skills involved with supporting the marketing and communication of golf courses, Rec Centers and history, nature and stewardship. Hands-on career experience and resume building material will be a part of this position. This internship position works directly under the Marketing Brand Managers and will run from mid-May through mid-August.

Hours of Operation: M-F 8:30am-4:30pm

Duties: The internship tasks include but not limited to copywriting, editing, content creation, photography, event support and graphic design.

Qualifications: Motivated self-starter. Excellent written and oral communication skills- Communication/English/Marketing/Event Planning majors welcome. Basic Microsoft Office experience and knowledge. Graphic Design experience a plus. Social media marketing experience preferred. Ability to work in a fast paced environment. The ideal candidate is adaptable and flexible and knows how to set priorities. Some weekend event, community outreach work required.

Time Commitment: 20 hours per Week for 3 Months

Location: 12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035

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Location: 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria, VA 22306

Overview: This internship is designed to give interested college students and recent graduates the opportunity to work with professional park staff at a 1500-acre wetland preserve operated by Fairfax County, Virginia. It provides practical experience in a hands-on setting and gives participants the chance to develop skills needed for a career in environmental education, nature center operation, and wildlife conservation. In addition, because this internship is funded by Friends of Huntley Meadows Park, a non-profit, volunteer organization, participants will learn how volunteer groups can work in concert with government institutions.

Benefits:
$3,500 awarded by the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park

Duties:
Program Services - Participate in and lead nature programs and children's day camps. Assist interpretive staff in the development of programs on the park's natural history. Develop and implement new nature programs for a variety of age groups. Projects - Write an article for the Friends of Huntley Meadows newsletter describing the summer internship. Work with resource manager on outdoor projects. Assist with development of interpretive materials. Support Services - Greet visitors at the information desk, exhibit area, and on the trail. Volunteer management, animal care duties.

Qualifications:
College students or graduates (must be at least 18), preferably with major in environmental education, natural sciences, or recreation, and proven ability to work well with children. No housing available. This position requires 40 hours/week. Schedule may include some weekends and evenings. The time commitment for this position would be 12 weeks, May 29- August 18, 2023.

To apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to Melodie Stehling, Naturalist/Historian/Senior Interpreter, at FCPAInternships@fairfaxcounty.gov.