Park Authority

Position Title: Access & Inclusion Intern

Location: Multiple locations in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Hours: Hours will vary depending on programs, including nights and weekends

Salary: $17.00/hour
  
Job Description: The Access and Inclusion intern will provide support to customers with disabilities who are enrolled in general recreation camp programs. They will serve as Inclusion Support Staff, working closely with directors and counselors while encouraging the customer’s participation and skills toward independence. They will work with customers and staff to provide positive behavior strategies and interventions, develop and implement accommodations, and communicate effectively with parents.  They must have an active driver’s license and personal transportation to get to and from designated work locations every day.  In addition to camp programs, the intern will also support customers with disabilities participating in traditional programs, camps, and classes at various times and locations.  They will participate in agency meetings, trainings, special events, projects, and administrative responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• At least 6 months of experience working with youth with disabilities.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have an active driver’s license and personal transportation to get to and from designated work locations every day.  
• Be willing to work at outdoor locations during the summer months.
• Have or be willing to obtain CPR and first aid certification.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• At least 1 year of experience working with youth with disabilities.
• Experience writing, evaluating, and implementing accommodation plans for customers with disabilities.
• Education in one of the following related fields: Parks and Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Special 
  Education, Sociology, Psychology, or Adapted Recreation.

To Apply: Send resume to FCPAJOBS@fairfaxcounty.gov with the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the employer’s satisfaction. 

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.  

Position Title: Native Plant Internship
Location: Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St. Great Falls, VA 22066
Hours: Between 16-30 hours per week. 

• Work hours will be flexible based on class schedule but will generally be between 9:00am – 5:00pm.
• Weekends available.

Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Overview: Riverbend Park is part of the Fairfax County Park Authority and includes over 400 acres of forest, meadows, and ponds. Because Riverbend Park is part of the Potomac Gorge system and has within its boundaries unusual and rare plant and animal species, field studies are conducted through-out the spring and summer to monitor and inventory species. Several resource management projects are implemented to protect the park's resources, reduce erosion, control the spread of non-native invasive plants, and restore damaged trails and habitats. The native plant intern will assist the Natural Resource Manager and Park Staff on these projects.

Duties:

• Update Natural Vegetation Community Classification surveys in rare plant areas of Riverbend Park.  
• Promote and protect native and rare natural communities in the park.
• Identify, map, and control nonnative invasive plants.
• Plant native shrubs, grasses, and monitor and maintain past planting projects.  
• Complete vegetation surveys in several small meadow units.  
• Identify and map rare plant species in Riverbend Park and Scott’s Run Nature Preserve.  
• Use maintenance equipment including UTV, mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers to complete various natural resource projects.  
• All other duties as assigned.

Applicants:

• College students or graduates, preferably with a major in botany, environmental   science, natural resource management, or other applied sciences.

To Apply: Send resume to Casey Pittrizzi, Natural Resource Manager, at the above address or via email at casey.pittrizzi@fairfaxcounty.gov by March 1st, 2026. Call 703-759-9018 for more information.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

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.  

Title: Outdoor Education Intern 
Salary: $16-20/hour, June 1st - August 14th, 2026. No Benefits
Location: Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA 22066
Hours: 8:30AM- 4:30PM 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! 

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, 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 Casey Tinius, Riverbend Park by email to Casey.Tinius@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.

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.

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: Sully Historic Site Intern
Location: Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA 20151
Hours: Approximately 10-30 hours per week. The position is set at 10 weeks with the potential to ex-tend.

• Weekend work is required.
• Position start date: May 16, 2025

Salary: $16.50 per hour

Overview: Sully Historic Site is pleased to announce the opening of this year’s Margaret C. Peck Youth Internship program, sponsored by the Sully Foundation Ltd. The program offers an outstanding opportunity for local high school rising seniors to gain valuable work experience in a variety of areas, including museum operation, public speaking, historic object collections, event programming and customer service.  

The Margaret C. Peck Youth Internship is open to rising seniors at nearby Centreville, Chantilly, Hern-don, South Lakes and Westfield high schools, who have an interest in history and who are in good academic standing.

Candidates must provide a completed application, written essay or cover letter and one recommendation by Friday, April 10, 2025.

This internship is named in memory of former Sully Historic Site administrator and Sully Foundation member, the late Margaret C. Peck. Peck was a longtime resident of the Herndon area, a local author and a former educator with the Fairfax County Public School system. This internship honors her com-munity service, dedication to educating young adults and historic preservation efforts in the surrounding community.  

Duties:

• The intern will assist with all aspects of daily operations of Sully Historic Site, including interpretation of the site and its historic landscape for daily visitors, taking program reservations, and assisting as needed with historic programs.
• The internship might involve researching and documenting various aspects of the site's history and local history as it relates to Sully Historic Site.
• The intern will gain skills in researching for and developing historical interpretive programs for the public, archival and object research, and interpretive writing for web content and social media and working with site visitors.
• Greet visitors and provide interpretive history of Sully Historic Site.  Answer phones and provide customer service.
• Assist with all aspects of programming including reviewing outlines, preparing materials, setup and cleanup, and program evaluation.  
• The intern will choose a project from 1) historic research, 2) museum education, or 3) community engagement.  Report-out on findings and intern experience.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be able to lift to 25 lbs.
• All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

To Apply: Send your resume, essay or cover letter, and reference contact to FCPAInternships@fairfaxcounty.gov.                                                                            

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the employer’s satisfaction. 

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.  

Position title: Park Planning Intern
Location: 12055 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA. 22035
Hours: $20.00 -23.00/hour, approximately 40 hours per week from May 18th – August 14th. Holidays and leave are unpaid.
Application deadline: April 3, 2026
Organization: Fairfax County Park Authority’s (FCPA) mission is to enrich quality of life for all members of the community through an enduring park system that provides a healthy environment, preserves natural and cultural heritage, offers inspiring recreational experiences, and promotes healthy lifestyles. FCPA maintains 424 parks across approximately 24,000 acres of public land including natural areas, cultural resources, and recreational facilities. 
Position Description: The Park Planning Intern will support the Park Planning Branch Development Review Section within the Stewardship & Planning Division. This position is primarily office-based with occasional fieldwork and site visits.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting staff with review of land development applications, including rezonings, site-specific plan amendments, and site plans.
• Conducting research and analysis related to park policy, urban parks, recreation service levels, and development impacts.
• Supporting preparation of planning comments, maps, and documentation.
• Participating in site visits, interagency coordination, and internal meetings.
• Assisting with special projects as needed across the Park Planning Branch and Division.
• The internship provides hands-on experience in local government planning, exposure to the land development process, and insight into how parks and public spaces are integrated into growing communities. Interns will also have opportunities to participate in educational and professional development activities as available.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current graduate student, or recent graduate in planning, landscape architecture, urban design, geography, environmental studies, public administration, or a related field.
  At least 18 years of age.
• Strong interest in parks and recreation planning, land use, and stewardship of public lands.
• Preferred Skills:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read architectural and engineering plans and synthesize technical information.
• Familiarity with GIS (helpful but not required).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a professional office environment.
• Valid driver’s license.

How to apply: Please email a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for two references to Chris Blough at FCPAPlanningMailbox@fairfaxcounty.gov by April 3, 2026.

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the employer’s satisfaction. 

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.  

Golf Fairfax Junior Tournament Series/Golf Intern

Golf Fairfax Junior Tournament Series Overview
The Golf Fairfax Junior Tournament Series (GFJTS) is a series created to give Middle School and High School junior golfers tournament experience to get them ready for the upcoming High School Golf Tryouts and exposure to college golf coaches. Juniors between the ages of 10-18 will compete in up to 5 of 9 available tournaments, withing their age groups, to earn points towards qualifying for the Series Championship. At the Series Championship, Series Champions will be crowned for each age group based on points earned through all events played.

Golf Fairfax Overview
Golf Fairfax consists of 8 public golf courses (Four 18-Hole Championship, One 18-Hole Par 3, Two 9-Hole Executive and One 9-Hole Par 3 courses) at 7 facilities throughout Fairfax County. All courses within Golf Fairfax are accessible to all and enjoyable for all players and challenging for the advanced golfers. 

Golf Fairfax Junior Tournament Series Intern Responsibilities

• Assist Co-Tournament Directors with running Golf Fairfax Junior Tournament Series tournaments. Duties will include:
• Series preparation
• Tournament preparation
• Tournament setup
• Tournament registration
• Tournament scoring
• Tournament wrap-up
• Management of pace of play
• Assist in Tournament and Series communications (emails, notices, social media)
• Any other duties assigned by the Co-Tournament Directors

Additional Responsibilities 

• Assisting in golf course operations at various Fairfax County Golf Courses as needed, to include:
• Perform sale transactions for customers in the clubhouse operation and snack bar operation
• Greet and assist customers in a friendly, professional manner
• Perform basic food service duties in the snack bar
• Booking and managing tee times using reservation software

Experience Needed

• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn about running golf tournaments
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of Golf Genius Tournament Software (preferred, but not required)
• Ability to work long days during Tournament days
• Ability to transport yourself and series-related equipment to tournament locations
• Knowledge of USGA Rules of Golf (preferred, but not required)
• PGA Apprentice (preferred, but not required)
• Tournament experience (both playing and running) (preferred, but not required)

To Apply: Send your resume, essay or cover letter, and reference contact to FCPAInternships@fairfaxcounty.gov.                                                                            

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the employer’s satisfaction. 

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.