2026 Summer Internship - Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination (OEEC) - ELT-OEEC-26000
Deadline for applications is 5/19/2026.
Do not apply on Handshake. Only letters/resumes submitted via the instructions below will be considered.
Agency: Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination (OEEC)
Job#: ELT-OEEC-26000 (Work Student III)
Hours: Approximately 30 hours per week
Hourly Salary: $21.10 - $27.63/hour. Rate and position class will be based on experience and qualifications.
This is a short-term, full-time summer internship from June through August (specific start and end dates are flexible.) The position supports activities within the Fairfax County Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination (OEEC) including the implementation of the Community-wide Energy and Climate Action Plan (CECAP), Operational Energy Strategy (OES), and Resilient Fairfax, the county’s climate adaptation and resilience plan. The Work Student III position provides technical support, develops informational and educational outreach materials, and participates in community engagement activities.
To hear about the internship from past interns with OEEC, read their blogs: 2023 Intern blog, 2024 Intern blog, and 2025 Intern blog.
Work description:
Primary responsibilities include:
Supporting climate plan data management by assisting with data entry and performing quality checks for climate databases. This may also include testing functionality of tools, GIS analysis, and climate data collection and visualization.
Additional work may include:
- Assisting with implementation of climate action plans including CECAP, OES, and Resilient Fairfax. This may include assistance with internal and external coordination meetings, and conducting research on energy, climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience related topics.
- Supporting the preparation of education and outreach activities and materials for residents. This may include opportunities to conduct community outreach.
- Performing other duties as assigned relating to environmental and energy coordination.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to high school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education
Preferred Education and Experience
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in field related to the assigned functional area including environmental studies, environmental science, urban planning, global sustainability, natural resources, or a similar field.
- Experience with GIS, data analysis, and working with large data sets
- Proficient communications skills, including written, digital, and verbal communications
- Familiarity with primary and secondary source research
Physical Requirements:
- This position is primarily sedentary. However, the employee must be sufficiently mobile to attend meetings. The Employee may be required to lift and carry up to 15 pounds. Accommodations can be made in alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- The employee must be able to work with electronic equipment such as a computer monitor and keyboard.
Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
To Apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to: OEECinfo@fairfaxcounty.gov with the subject line “(Your name) – Summer Intern Application 2026.” For example, if your name is Jane Doe, the subject line of your email should be: Jane Doe – Summer Intern Application 2026.
Deadline for applications is 5/19/2026.