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Historic Resources Internship

Fairfax County Park Authority
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Position Title: Historic Resources Internship  

Location: Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312 

Hours: Summer session, May–August, approximately 40 hours per week Monday-Friday  

  • Start and end dates are negotiable 
  • Occasional Saturday and Sunday work will be required 

Salary: $16.80 per hour 

 

Overview: Green Spring Gardens is a 31-acre public garden with a 1784 Historic House that offers themed gardens for enjoyment, education, and inspiration. Visit our website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring/. 

 

Duties: 

  • The intern will assist with all aspects of daily operations of the Historic House, including interpretation of the house and its historic landscape for daily visitors, taking program reservations, and assisting as needed with historic programs.  
  • The internship will involve researching and documenting various aspects of the site’s history and local history as it relates to Green Spring.  
  • The intern will also assist in researching for and developing historical interpretive programs for the public and developing exhibits.  
  • All other duties as assigned. 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Applicants must be enrolled in a two or four-year history, museum studies or similar degree program, must be able to lift more than 20 lbs, ability to communicate verbally and in writing, must be able to climb stairs and have dexterity to operate a personal computer.  
  • Internship responsibilities include developing a project proposal, conducting project activities, and presenting a written and /or oral project report. 

 

To Apply: Send resume to FCPAInternships@fairfaxcounty.gov. Position open until filled. 

 

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.