This position has been filled.

Salary: $13-15/hour depending on experience

Hours: This is a temporary seasonal position, June-November and may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Hours vary and will include weekend and holiday work. Morning and/or evening work required. Schedules 15-35 hours/week depending on park 

About Riverbend Park: 

Riverbend Park is a fun, high-energy park with great staff and a great working atmosphere! Benefits of working at Riverbend Park include working at Fairfax County Park Authority’s only staffed riverfront park with many opportunities for outdoor activities including fishing, boating and hiking.  Play your part by working in and preserving this beautiful park!

Duties: 

• Assist with maintenance of 400+ acres of natural and cultural resource based parkland including grounds and trails. 
• Maintenance and janitorial duties in public facilities. 
• Perform safety and security tasks, including monitor visitor safety, answer visitor questions, and ensure regulation compliance.
• Opening and closing duties. 
• Work with paid and volunteer staff on special projects. 
• Assist with parking control on busy weekends and holidays 

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 eligible to work in Virginia, possess a Social Security card, and have access to reliable transportation. 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience using and maintaining power and hand tools. Experience driving a trailer. 

Certificates and Licenses Required: Motor vehicle operator’s license with good driving record. 

Salary: $13-15/hour depending on experience

Hours: This is a temporary seasonal position, June-November and may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Hours are 9am-5:30pm, five days a week including one weekend day. Holiday work required. 

About Scott’s Run Nature Preserve: 

Scott’s Run Nature Preserve has close to 400 acres of forested land in the Potomac Gorge and is Fairfax County’s natural resource jewel. It features unique plants and geologic features that attract people from all over the region. The position will be directed by the Natural Resource Manager at Riverbend Park. Play your part by working in and preserving this beautiful park!

Duties: 

• Assist with maintenance of 400+ acres of natural resource based parkland including trails. 
• Trash pick up, clean up of graffiti and other damage. 
• Perform safety and security tasks, including monitor visitor safety, answer visitor questions, and ensure regulation compliance.
• Work with paid and volunteer staff on special projects. 
• Conduct surveys, plantings and other natural resource projects.

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 eligible to work in Virginia, possess a Social Security card, and have access to reliable transportation. 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience using and maintaining power and hand tools. Experience working on trails and being outdoors. 

Certificates and Licenses Required: Motor vehicle operator’s license with good driving record. 

Salary: $11-15/hour depending on experience 

Hours: This is a temporary seasonal position, March-October and may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Hours vary and will include weekend and holiday work. Morning and/or evening work required. Schedules 15-35 hours/week depending on position and boating operations.

About Riverbend Park:  

Spend a summer 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 activities including fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and hiking.  Play your part by working in and preserving this beautiful park!

Duties:  

• Operate Riverbend park’s boat rental operation which includes kayaks and canoes.
• Monitor river activity for visitor safety
• Perform river rescues as required
• Inspect boat rental and safety equipment, maintain marina area, and operate park patrol boat. 
• Perform safety and security tasks, including monitor visitor safety, answer visitor questions, and ensure marina regulation compliance. 

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 eligible to work in Virginia, possess a Social Security card, and have access to reliable transportation. Must be physically able to lift 50 pounds. Ability to traverse rough and uneven terrain.  Ability to spend extended periods of time standing, walking, lifting. Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. This is a physically demanding job and staff must be able to complete all duties. 

Preferred Qualifications: Canoeing, kayaking or boating experience. Virginia Boating license. Experience driving a trailer. Training will be provided for the right candidate. 

Certificates and Licenses Required: Motor vehicle operator’s license with good driving record. First Aid/CPR/AED certification must be completed within 2 weeks of hire (may be provided by Fairfax County).