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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.
Position Title: Ice Rink Department Project and Program Development Intern
Location: Mount Vernon Rec Center, 2017 Belle View Blvd. Alexandria, VA 22307
Hours: Fall internship opportunity. Approximately 15-30 hours per week. The position is set for 10-13 weeks with the potential to extend.
Salary: Starts at $16.50 per hour
Overview: We are seeking a motivated and analytical intern to support the development of an innovative project from its initial research phase through the preparation of a comprehensive project and program proposal. This internship offers hands-on experience in applied research, stakeholder engagement, project planning, and proposal development and presentation.
The selected intern will work closely with the Ice Rink Supervisor to develop a new project for the department, conduct literature and market research, identify stakeholder needs, analyze existing solutions, and contribute to the design of a project proposal suitable for implementation.
This internship is ideal for students interested in business development, program design and management, ice sports, research, innovation, and other related disciplines.
This internship is open to current college/university students. The intern must be able to work on site at Mt Vernon Rec Center.
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By the end of the internship, the intern will have gained experience in:
To Apply: Send resume, essay, or cover letter and reference contact to FCPAInternships@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Necessary Special Requirements:
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.
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.