Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

This is a short-term summer internship from June through August. 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) 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.

Work description:

• Assist with implementation of climate action plans including CECAP and Resilient Fairfax. This may include assistance with progress tracking and reporting, internal and external coordination meetings, and conducting research on climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience related topics like land use law and policy, legislation, natural resources, infrastructure, nature-based solutions, community services and energy.
•  Assist with preparation of education, training programs, and outreach for the public, draft and edit public outreach materials, and assist in public engagement and public meeting facilitation tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned relating to environmental and energy coordination.

• Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to high school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education