Green Spring Gardens Internship Program

Through an internship at Green Spring Gardens you will

• Demonstrate excellence and innovation in horticulture & history
• Cultivate learning through nature and garden-related programs
• Foster respect for local history and natural environment
• Promote inspiration and creativity in a place for quiet contemplation

Internship positions include:

• Horticultural Internship (2) – The intern will work in a variety of gardens, learning basic maintenance activities such as planting, watering, weeding and mulching. Internship will help to hone plant identification skills and provide opportunities to work with staff and volunteers.

• VA Native Plant Garden Internship – The intern will focus on the Virginia Native Plant Garden and the adjacent riparian woodland. Potential projects include invasive plant management and native plantings in the natural areas.

• Fairfax County Farmers Market Internship – The intern will assist in promoting the Farmers Markets, supporting SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program), and coordinating logistics in preparation for National Farmers Market week and other promotional events.

• Youth & Family Education Internship – The intern will assist with planning and conducting nature-based programs for children and families, including summer camps.

• Historic Resources Internship – The intern will research and document aspects of the site’s history and local history and use the information to develop historical interpretive programs and exhibits for the public.

• Urban Agriculture Internship – The intern will assist with the administration of Fairfax County’s Garden Plot Rental Program. Interns will be exposed to project planning and administration and gain skills in communicating with a diverse audience. Interns will also enhance their knowledge of vegetable and fruit gardening.

Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in, or recently completed, a two-year, four-year, or graduate program in horticulture, botany, biology, environmental education, history, museum education, or a related field. Internship responsibilities may include developing a project proposal, conducting program activities, and presenting a written and oral project report. These in-person internships will follow CDC guidelines for health safety.

Compensation: Interns will be temporary, part-time employees of the Fairfax County Park Authority. Compensation is $15.86/hour for up to 300 hours. Start and end dates are negotiable.

To Apply: Submit resume to Susan Eggerton at susan.eggerton@fairfaxcounty.gov