Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-8700 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

Internship Opportunities

Department Resources

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


Nature and History Internships

Position Title: Historic Collections Intern
Location: Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon, VA 20171 
Hours: Approximately 17.3 hours per week (part-time, temporary)
Salary: $16.18 per hour

Overview: Frying Pan Farm Park is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Historic Collections Intern to assist with the care, documentation, and preservation of our historic collections! This position of-fers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in museum and collections management while contributing to the mission of the Fairfax County Park Authority.

Duties: 

  • Assist staff with inventory of Permanent, Education, and Display Collections objects. 
  • Document object conditions and locations and update the collections database.
  • Support staff in environmental condition monitoring, integrated pest management, and routine cleaning of historic objects and spaces.
  • Assist with accessioning, deaccessioning, and documentation of legal title for collections items. 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currently studying or recent completion of a degree program in History, Museum Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Historic Preservation, or a related field 
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills 
  • Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, databases, etc.)
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with staff 
  • Comfortable working in indoor and outdoor environments, including historic structures

To Apply: Send resume to FCPAJOBS@fairfaxcounty.gov

Necessary Special Requirements: 

  • 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.  

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