FCPA Wayside Interpretive Signage Project Intern
The job listing expires on January 5, 2025.
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Wayside Interpretive Signage Project Intern
The Park Authority is currently undergoing a revamping of the signage displayed across county parks. The role of this position is to aid in the research, development, and creation of these interpretive signs. At a higher level, the purpose is to enhance park visitors’ experiences and education opportunities through signage, to help preserve and protect our natural and cultural resources.
Description: Use your creative skills to share the beauty and importance of Fairfax County’s natural and cultural resources with park visitors through the development of interpretive signage.
Duties can include:
1. Supporting project lead in researching different kinds of interpretive signs.
2. Gaining experience with GIS database to assess the inventory and status of signs across the county parks.
3. Selecting a specific topic, researching, writing text, choosing graphics, and/or taking photographs for a chosen sign, resulting in a finished product.
4. Learning government procurement policies.
5. Assisting in developing a long-term plan for county-wide assessment, upkeep, and replacement of signage.
6. Projects may require visits to parks to assess locations and measure existing signs.
Skill development: Database management skills, project management skills, resume building, completed project, training in cultural and natural history interpretation, and interpretive sign design.
Compensation: Interns will be temporary, part-time employees of the Fairfax County Park Authority. Compensation is $16.49 per hour for up to 300 hours. Start and end dates are negotiable.
Hours: Variable. Minimum of 5 hours per week (telework not an option). Three workdays required with times negotiable.
Start Date: No later than February 1st. End Date: Variable, end of May.
Requirements: Microsoft Office skills including Word and Excel. Applicants must be enrolled in a two- or four-year nature/history, education, interpretation, outdoor recreation, or similar degree program, and have their own transportation. Applicants must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with data collection and reporting or using GIS mapping systems. Be skilled in writing for educational purposes or have experience with project planning.
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.
Necessary Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
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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