Summer internships
Fairfax (VA) County Park Authority
The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is proud of its ability and
opportunity to provide a variety of intern programs for individuals seeking
on-the-job experience in all aspects of Park Authority operations. There is no
limit to the number of interns accepted, though summer numbers tend to run from
20-35. The selected number of interns is based on staff available to
supervise, available challenging work, and qualifications of the interns.
The Park Authority offers goal is to provide a quality, diversified program in
which students from a wide variety of educational disciplines have the
opportunity to apply traditional academic classroom learning to actual work
experience within the Park Authority, in order to develop personal and
professional skills for future career development and placement.
APPLICANTS MUST:
- Hold a junior or senior standing in a four year degree program.
- Have a major grade point average of at least 2.0 (3.0 graduate GPA).
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Have strong initiative and the ability to work independently.
- Follow FCPA outlined application process;
- Follow all FCPA applicable policies and procedures.
- Meet division specified qualifications.
FCPA CONTACT PERSON -- Intern Program Coordinator, Diane
Roteman.
SUPERVISION -- Following initial contact with the agency, the Intern
Program Coordinator will refer you to the division of your choice. You
will be referred to the Division Intern Contact who will be responsible for
your interview, hire, placement, training, assignment, and evaluation.
LENGTH OF INTERNSHIPS -- Depending on the type of internship and the
division in which it is being held, most internships run 10 weeks or 400 hours.
PAY -- Most Fairfax County Park Authority internships are unpaid.
Select paid opportunities are available as funding allows.
TRANSPORTATION -- The applicant is required to have their own means of
transportation in order to get to and from work. Intern assignments
occasionally require varying work schedules throughout the County. The
applicant may be required to utilize their personal vehicle to conduct agency
business.
ORIENTATION -- A structured orientation program will be provided to
interns during their first few weeks on the job. A meeting with senior managers
and the Park Authority Board will be scheduled.
PROJECTS/REPORTS/EVALUATION -- Depending
on your type of internship, you will most likely be required to complete a
special project, weekly reports, and a final exit briefing or presentation. You
will be provided with a written and verbal evaluation of your performance by
your immediate supervisor. The Park Authority intern program affords each
intern opportunities for both career enhancement and personal growth. The program is structured to provide each
student with a visible end product and a sense of pride and accomplishment, as
well as an important building block for your resume.
Apply online here (see right-hand column of page): http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/internships/#input