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Field Trips Intern at Fairfax County Park Authority

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Employer: Fairfax County Park Authority

Expires: 02/12/2026

Position Title: Huntley Meadows Park Field Trips Intern Location: Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Alexandria, Virginia 22306 Hours: Spring Session, February – March, approximately 15-30 hours per week. Salary: $16.49 per hour.  Overview: Huntley Meadows Park is looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructor to lead fun, hands-on outdoor programs and activities for school aged children! This position is perfect for someone who enjoys being outdoors, teaching others, and helping youth connect with nature.   Instructors support and manage a variety of school field trip programs including nature hikes and hands-on experiments, meeting Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs).  Duties:  Work collaboratively with the Park Programmer to plan, lead, and support classes, camps, and special events.  Assist and lead interpretive school field trips focused on natural and cultural history, outdoor recreation, and environmental education.  Develop and implement a new field trip outline.  Engage with the public, answering questions and providing excellent customer service. All other duties as assigned.  Minimum Qualifications: Must pass a driving record check.  Must hold a valid driver’s license. CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.   Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading outdoor recreation, education, or interpretive programs.  Comfortable teaching groups of various ages in outdoor settings.  Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.   To Apply: Send resume to FCPAJOBS@fairfaxcounty.gov.   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.   

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