Park Authority

Cultural Resource Interpreter

Park Description: Historic Huntley is a 2.5 acre park with a rare and valuable cultural resources. This property contains a remarkable collection of early 19th-century buildings, constructed by Thomson F. Mason, a grandson of George Mason. The large manor house and its outbuildings have been restored to the site’s period of historic significance, circa 1820. The site tells a story of local life in the 1800s, and also includes some Civil War history and a strong connection to Huntley Meadows Park, a 1,500 acre protected natural area down the road.  

Position Description: This is an opportunity to develop and lead interpretative programs for a historic site. This includes field trips, thematic classes, tours, outreach programs, and camps at Historic Huntley and Huntley Meadows Park. Other responsibilities include coordinating docents and other volunteers, helping with preservation efforts, leading nature and science based programs and staffing the visitor center. Includes regular Saturday hours, in season. There will be recurring care and upkeep of four historic buildings, care of artifacts and exhibits, ongoing historic research, and support to the Friends of Historic Huntley.

Minimum Qualifications: College degree or experience equivalent, programming experience with different age groups (including elementary and adult), experience and knowledge base regarding cultural resources and historic sites, experience creating interpretive materials, driver’s license/good driving record.  

Special Requirements: Must be able to lift 40 pounds, work outside, and work evenings and weekends.  

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Northern Virginia history and land-use from late 1700s-early 1900s, experience working in a public park and operating park facilities, buildings, etc., experience leading park tours, experience with outreach and promotion/advertising, experience with cart vehicles, experience with first-aid, CPR and public safety issues.  

Note: *This position may not exceed 1,560 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are eligible for limited employee benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance coverage, and participation in flexible spending programs, but are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.   

To Apply: Please send your resume and three references to karen.sheffield@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Huntley Meadows Park 3701 Lockheed Blvd.
Alexandria, VA 22306
Phone: 703-768-2525

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.  

Seasonal Interpretive Naturalist
Hidden Pond Nature Center

Compensation: $16-17/ hour
Hours: Specific need for shifts Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm or 9am-5pm (additional shift needs include weekends and evenings to cover programs or operations support.) 10-20 hours per week for spring and fall with reduced hours in the winter depending on program demand. 10-15 hour per week for summer 2025 and then 20-40 hours per week for the following summers.  
 
Job description:
Share your passion for nature with the public as you conduct interpretive nature and outdoor field study programs for students and community members.  Become an expert of our local plants and wildlife. Refine your public speaking skills by teaching a variety of nature based educational programs for all ages. Assist with the day-to-day operations to include animal care.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Perform Naturalist-in-charge hosting duties at the park Nature Center, including interacting with visitors, answering phone calls, working the sales desk, opening and closing the building, taking program reservation information, and fielding questions from the general public about site programs, events, wildlife, and other topics. Direct volunteer staff on nature center hosting duties, animal care duties, and assistance with educational programs.
• Develop and lead educational programs for school groups, scouts, the public, camps, and other audiences.
• Work directly with the public, especially at the Nature Center.
• Assist with the regular care and feeding of exhibit animals. 
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Qualifications: Preferred education or currently studying Environmental Science, Parks and Recreation, or similar field. Preferred experience in developing and leading programs for at least 5 years. Must be at least eighteen years old. Must be out of high school for at least two years for Naturalist-in-charge duties. Applicants should have a basic knowledge of nature, some experience working with the public, communications skills, and the ability to follow oral and written directions in a team setting under direction of senior staff. Must be able to work independently and with others.

Note:  *This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.

To apply, email resume to: michelle.alexander@fairfaxcounty.gov
Hidden Pond Nature Center 8511 Greeley Blvd Springfield, VA 22152
Phone: (703) 451-9588

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.  

Position Title: Site Steward 

Location: Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd, Springfield, Virginia 22152
Hours: Part time/ 5-10 hours per week average
Pay Rate: $12.41 to $13 per hour    

Position Description: This position will support operations by regularly performing custodial duties in Hidden Pond Park facilities, including the Nature Center and Office. Duties will include cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms, classroom areas, visitor spaces, and staff areas. In addition to custodial work, this position will also perform outdoor grounds care duties which may include the use of hand tools and power tools including string trimmers and blowers. Depending on interest and need, this position may also have the opportunity to perform animal care duties including feeding, handling, and cleaning of enclosures for living exhibits. There may also be an opportunity to support Park programs including birthday parties, campfires, and community events.

Schedule: Preferred availability in late afternoon (3PM-5PM) on weekdays, shifts could also include evenings and weekends.  Expanded hours may be available in the Summer. This position will likely be assigned 2-3 custodial shifts per week throughout the year, with additional project and program shifts as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: High school student or graduate with related work or volunteer experience. Ability to follow checklists and prioritize tasks. Interest in learning about, and caring for, live animals.  Desire to work outdoors and in a public setting.       

To Apply: Please send resume to Jim Serfass
james.serfassjr@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone:  703-451-9588

Note:  *This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.

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.  

Position Title: Maintenance Worker
Salary: $14-17/hour 
Location: Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon, VA 
Schedule: 20+ hours per week; days vary and include weekdays, weekends and holidays

Description: Frying Pan Farm Park is a diverse 135 acre park and this position will include working indoors and outdoors. Duties include grounds maintenance to include mowing and landscaping, cleaning classrooms, Visitor Center and restrooms, trash removal, unlocking and locking building for user groups, patrolling park grounds, responding to staff and visitor requests, and helping with special events.

Qualifications:  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. Be able to work outdoors in all weather, traverse uneven ground, lift up to 50 pounds and perform general maintenance and custodial work.

Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check. First Aid and CPR/AED certification (offered through Fairfax County) must be completed with 60 days of hire.

To apply: Submit your resume to paul.nicholson@fairfaxcounty.gov  

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background, Child Protective Services Registry, driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

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: Part-time Gardener 
Location: Green Spring Garden; 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, VA 22312. 
Hours: Year-round, part-time work Monday through Friday with some weekends and holidays required. 
Salary: $17-$19 per hour, depending on experience and certifications.  

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, self-driven individual to join our team as a Gardener. A Gardener performs all levels of garden and grounds maintenance required to maintain the highest aesthetic standards throughout the property.

Duties include:

Garden tasks 

• Weeding and cleaning bedding areas
• Watering as needed and directed
• Mulching
• Planting seasonal flowers and woody plants. Deadheading and cutting back plants as necessary
• Pruning evergreen and deciduous shrubs and flowering trees
• Propagation work to include cuttings, sowing seeds, potting up
• Operating and maintaining equipment and vehicles safely

Work with others

• Working under the direction of full-time horticulturists
• Directing the work of volunteers and summer interns

Minimum qualifications: 

• College coursework in horticulture, botany, ecology or landscape design or Master Gardener certificate or work experience in public garden setting. 
• Basic gardening and garden maintenance skills are required but a passion for gardening is equally important. 
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather, with expo-sure to insects, heat and cold. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. 
• Familiarity with tools, including pruners, saws, blowers, weeders and edgers. Experience working with volunteers.

Preferred qualifications: 

• Certificate in landscape design or horticulture. 
• Knowledge of plants of the mid-Atlantic. 
• Basic gardening and garden maintenance skills are required but a passion for gardening is equally important. 
• Able to lead groups of volunteers in completing garden tasks. 
• Looking for a self-starter who can begin assignments without prompting and plan and organize work in the gardens.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Outlook. 

To apply: Send your resume to FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov. 

This position is scheduled to work no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. This position is eligible to receive limited benefits, including: Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Program, and Deferred Compensation.

Necessary Special Requirements: 

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

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.  

Facility Attendant 

Rate of Pay: $20-28/hour, Position will not exceed 900 hours/year 
Hours: Part-time, variable schedule, 10-20 hours per week. Includes mornings, afternoons, evening, weekends, and holidays.
Location: Observatory Park at Turner Farm and Riverbend Park in Great Falls, Virginia.  

About Observatory Park at Turner Farm and Riverbend Park: 
Observatory Park at Turner Farm engages the community with astronomy events and observatory classes. Riverbend Park is FCPA’s only staffed riverfront park and is a protected natural resource area. 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 these beautiful parks!  

Job Description: Provides building and grounds maintenance support, custodial duties, safety and security duties, program and event coordination support. Creates and maintains reports, assists with public and volunteer communications, scheduling, program administration support, cash handling/ticket taking. Inspects facilities, equipment and adjacent areas, ensuring proper conditions and safe for public use. Acts as manager on duty and front-line support. Assists with supervision of part-time and/or volunteer staff. Works with paid and volunteer staff on special projects. Other duties as assigned. 

Preferred Qualifications: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to high school graduation or a G.E.D. issued by a state Department of Education. Must be physically able to lift 50 pounds. Ability to spend extended periods of time standing, walking, and ability to traverse rough and uneven terrain to inspect remote park areas. Must be able to work in varying weather conditions. This is a physically demanding job and staff must be physically able to complete all duties. Ability to communicate, see, hear, use hand tools, and drive park vehicles.

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.  

To Apply: Contact Casey Pittrizzi, Riverbend Park at 703-759-9018 for further information. Submit resume by email to casey.pittrizzi@fairfaxcounty.gov or fill out application at Riverbend Park. Applications accepted until position filled.

Necessary Special Requirements: 

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

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: Riverbend Park Visitor Center Operator 
Location: Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA 22066
Hours: This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. The Visitor Center is open Six days a week with Tuesdays being the only day closed. It is open to the public from 12PM-5PM depending on the season. Must work 12-18 hours per week. Other opportunities for hours may be available.
Salary: $15-$20.5837 /hour depending on experience

Overview: Spend time on the river! Riverbend Park is FCPA’s only staffed riverfront park. Benefits of working here include a community of supportive staff and opportunities to participate in outdoor ac-tivities including fishing, kayaking, canoeing and hiking.  Play your part by working in and preserving this beautiful park!

Duties: Responsible for operating the front desk of the park’s visitor center. This position is the first contact for our diverse park visitors. Welcome visitors and provide information about Riverbend Park’s natural resources and services. Responsibilities include daily opening and closing procedures, accurate cash handling skills, inventory stocking and display, and customer service. Position uses a POS system and other computer programs to view bookings, schedules and process reservations and payments. Will use a phone, email and other communication devices during operating hours. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated team player with excellent customer service skills who enjoys learning about the environment and assisting children, families and other park visitors.

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to high school graduation or a G.E.D. issued by a state Department of Education. 
Good communication skills and a friendly attitude are a must, as well as the ability to operate a computerized point of sale cash machine and accurately perform routine cash handling procedures. Must be able to handle multiple responsibilities while remaining calm and visitor oriented.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to lift 25 pounds 
• Ability to spend extended periods of time standing, sitting, and cleaning 

To Apply: Send resume and three references to Andrew.Wilk@fairfaxcounty.gov. Call 703-759-9018. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Note: Seasonal positions 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: 

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

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.  

Title: Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Assistant
Location: Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA 20151
Salary: $16.76 per hour, depending on skills and experience
Status: E (Part-Time, maximum 1560 hours per year, eligible for health insurance)
Hours: 20 to 30 hours/week; some weekend work required
Schedule: This is a part-time, year-round position.

Responsibilities: Sully Historic Site seeks part time buildings and grounds maintenance assistant. As an employee you will support the Maintenance Crew Chief with a variety of tasks. Building maintenance support includes sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping public and office areas and minor repair tasks. Grounds maintenance support includes safely mowing, string trimming, and clearing paths and trails. The maintenance assistant will also provide event support. Tasks may include setting up and taking down tents, tables chairs, fencing, signs, and trash cans. Event support may also include parking cars and trash pickup.

Certificates and Licenses Required: Driver's license (required). First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of appointment

Necessary Special Requirements: All appointees must also agree to a criminal background check including fingerprinting and a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to navigate uneven terrain on park property. Must be able to climb 3 flights of stairs. Must be able to navigate uneven terrain on park property. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Additional Information: Individuals in these positions are eligible for limited employee benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance coverage, and participation in flexible spending programs, but are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay. This position cannot exceed 1,560 hours per calendar year.

Position Start Date: Immediately

To apply: Send your resume to FCPAJOBS@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-437-1794.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government 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.

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. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.