Youth and Family Education Internship- Green Springs Gardens

An exciting internship opportunity has been announced for Green Springs Garden’s Summer 2022 season!

Youth and Family Program Internship 2022 GSG

Job Title: Children’s Education Intern

Description: 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.
The Youth and Family Education Intern will gain experience with all aspects of Youth and Family Education: planning and conducting plant-based nature programs, assisting with all aspects of summer camps, gardening and other light physical work, developing teaching aids, and administrative duties and special projects as assigned. This in-person internship will follow CDC guidelines for health safety.
This internship is generously funded by the Friends of Green Spring (FROGS).

Compensation: Interns will be temporary, part-time employees of the Fairfax County Park Authority. Compensation is $11.55/hour for up to 285 hours. Start and end dates are negotiable.

Requirements: Preference is given to applicants enrolled in a two or four year education program in environmental education, horticulture, botany, or a similar degree program. Preferred applicants will have experience with and/or commitment to educating children. Internship responsibilities may include developing a project proposal, conducting project activities, garden maintenance, and presenting a written and oral project report.

Selected intern must provided proof of Covid-19 vaccination or get prior medical or religious exemption and submit to weekly testing.

To Apply: Send resume to Elizabeth Waugh at elizabeth.waugh@fairfaxcounty.gov.