This internship is designed to provide project and administrative support to Community Relations. Under the supervision of the Administrator, Business and Community Partnerships, the intern assists with initiatives that strengthen collaboration between FCPS, local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders. This short-term internship offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience in community engagement, partnership development, and communications, within a large public-school division.

Preferred High School Course Connections:Business Management*, Information Systems*, Entrepreneurship*, Marketing (and Advanced Marketing), Public Speaking, Leadership Training (SGA/Leadership Class) 

*These courses fulfill the academic requirements for high school students seeking High-Quality Work-Based Learning (HQWBL) credit through this internship. 

Location: Gatehouse Administration Building 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042

This internship is designed for students interested in the financial and business side of school renovation and construction projects within FCPS. Interns gain exposure to how capital projects are planned, budgeted, and managed from a financial perspective. Participants will work with financial analysts to explore funding financial impacts of renovation projects. They will build skills in Excel analysis, and basic accounting procedures used in construction project management. 

This internship is a great opportunity for students curious about careers or college majors in business, finance, accounting, project management, or operations. 

Preferred HS Course Connections: Accounting , Business Management , Advanced Accounting , IB Business

Location: Gatehouse Administration Building 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042

This internship is designed for students interested in commercial real estate, organizational space needs analysis, property selection, lease negotiations, and the business aspects of capital planning and space management within FCPS. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to coordinating post-occupancy adjustments, staff relocations, and buildout implementations. Participants will have the opportunity to work across departments and collaborate with teams in finance, design and construction, and facilities management to better understand the impact of property management within a large school system.  

Through this experience, interns will develop key skills in commercial real estate transactions and negotiations, lease administration, space planning, site selection, and project management. This internship is a great opportunity for students curious about careers or college majors in business, project management, or facilities operations. 

Preferred HS Course Connections: Accounting , Business Management , Advanced Accounting , IB Business , Building Management I , Building Management II

Location: Gatehouse Administration Building 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042

Office of Design and Construction ( current HS student or FCPS graduate)

This internship program is designed for students interested in learning how a nonprofit education foundation supports public schools and serves students in need. Participants will gain hands-on experience with programs focused on student support—including school supplies and food insecurity—as well as high school leadership development. Interns will work closely with the Educate Fairfax team, building skills in organization, communication, and teamwork while assisting with event planning, outreach, and day-to-day program operations. Along the way, they will gain insight into how education foundations collaborate with schools and community partners to address resource gaps and support student success.

Preferred HS Course Connections:Leadership, Marketing

Location: Willow Oaks Administrative Center , 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031

This internship program is for high school students interested in learning how a fund manages retirement assets for public employees. Participants gain exposure to institutional investing across public equities, fixed income, and private markets. Interns work alongside investment professionals, build skills in research, communication, and teamwork, and learn how pension funds make long-term investment decisions. The program helps students explore careers and college majors in finance, investing, economics, and business.  If you’ve enjoyed DECA, FBLA, or Math Club, this internship is a great next step to build on those experiences.

Preferred HS Course Connections: Accounting , Advanced Accounting , Business Management , IB Business , Entrepreneurship

Location:3110 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 300. Falls Church, VA 22042

ERFC Finance (current HS students only)

ERFC Communications (current HS students only)

This internship program is for students interested in learning how the post-year-end close process and year-end audit work for a governmental organization.  Participants gain exposure to year-end financial needs,  journal entries, accruals, preparation of the ACFR, preparation for the external audit, year-end tasks necessary to close the financial statements and teamwork.  If you’ve enjoyed accounting classes, finance, working with numbers/data and systems, this internship will help you to see what a career in finance/accounting looks like.

Preferred HS Course Connections: Accounting , Advanced Accounting , Business Management , Finance, Data Analysis, Writing

Location: Gatehouse Administration Building 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042

This internship offers students a hands-on introduction to administrative and office support for Human Resources supporting a centralized unit responsible for performing complex technical-clerical tasks and responding to inquiries from both internal employees and the general public. Working with the Client Services team, this intern will engage in the following professional activities:

• Client Engagement: Greet and assist clients via phone, email, and in-person interactions, including support on computers.
• Information Management: Use varied technology to retrieve and input data, ensuring accurate and timely completion of documents.
• Transaction Processing: Assist with processing transactions and reviewing documents for required supporting information to meet regulatory requirements.
• Communications: Help explain school division policies and procedures to the public and assist in responding to inquiries from current and future employees.
• Office Operations: Support daily business operations using standard equipment such as computers, photocopiers, and filing systems.

Preferred HS Course Connections: Business Management , Office Administration , Career Investigations , Digital Applications

Location: Gatehouse Administration Building 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042

Employee Relations (FCPS graduate only)

This internship provides hands-on experience in Employee Relations within a large public school system, with exposure to workplace policies, employment law, and employee support services. The intern will work alongside HR professionals to better understand how FCPS promotes a fair, respectful, and legally compliant work environment.

Responsibilities may include assisting with organizing case materials, reviewing policies and procedures, supporting documentation related to employee concerns, and observing aspects of the employee relations process, including workplace investigations and labor relations activities (as appropriate). The intern may also assist with research related to  Virginia employment law , workplace practices, and employee engagement initiatives.

Through this experience, the intern will gain insight into areas such as  employment law, labor relations, and workplace investigations , as well as the importance of professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information. This role requires a strong commitment to  confidentiality, attention to detail, and professionalism .

This internship aligns with CTE coursework in  Criminal Justice, Law, and Business Management , providing students the opportunity to apply classroom learning in a real-world setting while exploring career pathways in human resources, law, and public service.

Preferred HS Course Connections: Criminal Justice I , Criminal Justice II , Public Safety I , Public Safety II , Business Law

Location:  Gatehouse Administration Building 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042

Salary Services and Classification & Compensation (current HS student or FCPS graduate)

The Integrated Digital Technology Services team is seeking a motivated high school intern to support our School Technology Innovation Partners (STIPs) in facilitating innovative technology practices that drive innovation in our FCPS offices and schools. During the summer, you will collaborate on various projects, such as shaping AI support for FCPS staff by ensuring student perspectives and voice are centered in the content. Other responsibilities may include assisting with the coordination and support of various conferences, piloting emerging technology tools, and capturing feedback from peers about innovative technology to improve the classroom experience. The schedule is flexible and based on the summer calendar, with some weeks requiring up to 35 hours and others as few as 8, and there is potential for the role to continue into the school year. We are looking for an intern who has:

• AI & Technical Skills:Experience using AI to support learning; background in computer science and coding to accompany a developing understanding and connection to "vibe coding" being implemented through features in AI tools.
• Customer Service:Experience providing customer service that would translate to work such as troubleshooting AV equipment or assisting with technical support during summer conferences.
• Adaptability:Takes direction well and ability to be flexible to meet the needs and priorities of the team.
• Collaboration:A positive attitude toward teamwork and the ability to work effectively within a professional office environment.
• Communication Skills:Proficiency in preparing documentation or visual summaries that help explain user needs to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred HS Course Connection: IB Business ,  Entrepreneurship , Computer Information Systems, Communication Systems

Location: Nancy Sprague Technology Center , 4414 Holborn Ave, Annandale, VA 22003

This internship offers a hands-on introduction to user-centered design and digital experience strategy within FCPS. Under the direction of the Digital Transformation Manager, you will assist in reviewing existing parent and staff user journeys to identify opportunities for better usability and adoption. Your role involves documenting business and user needs, collaborating with project teams to align content with technical objectives, and supporting the testing and validation of digital tools. In addition to high-level design support, you will perform essential digital maintenance tasks, such as updating intranet links or pages, auditing content for accuracy, and preparing supporting documentation to ensure a seamless experience for all users. You will play a direct role in the continuous improvement of the district's enterprise platforms and user-facing resources. We are looking for an intern who has:

• User-Centric Mindset:A strong interest in how people interact with technology and a basic understanding of user experience design principles including accessibility and usability standards.
• Analytical Thinking:The ability to observe digital environments, identify pain points, and contribute input to design focused on the audiences of parents, teachers, and staff.
• Collaboration:A positive attitude toward teamwork and the ability to work effectively within a professional office environment.
• Communication Skills:Proficiency in preparing documentation or visual summaries that help explain user needs to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred HS Course Connection: IB Business ,  Entrepreneurship , Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Communication Systems, Digital and Social Media Marketing

Location: Nancy Sprague Technology Center , 4414 Holborn Ave, Annandale, VA 22003

This internship is designed for students interested in exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to support teaching, learning, and school system operations. Interns will work with central office staff to contribute to the development of AI tools, resources, and guidance for educators and students.

Participants will gain hands-on experience in a professional environment while building skills in collaboration, problem-solving, and responsible technology use. The internship also provides exposure to how school systems evaluate and implement emerging technologies in ways that are safe, ethical, and aligned to student learning goals. Experience in using AI to create apps is welcomed, but not required. This internship is open to current high school or college students.

Possible HS Course Connections:Teachers for Tomorrow, IB Digital Society, Any coding courses

Location: Willow Oaks Administrative Center , 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031

Early Childhood and Special Services (current HS student or FCPS graduate)

This internship will support the planning, coordination, and execution of divisionwide professional learning events for FCPS teachers and staff, including Leadership Kickoff Weekfor school-based and central office administrators and leaders as well as the Great Beginnings Summer Institute for new educators. The intern will gain hands-on experience in large-scale event planning and operations that directly support the professional growth of educators across the division.

Responsibilities may include assisting with event logistics such as registration, materials preparation, and room setup; supporting communication with presenters and participants; organizing and distributing event resources; and providing on-site support during events to ensure smooth execution. The intern may also assist with tracking attendance, gathering feedback, and supporting post-event follow-up activities.

Through this experience, the intern will develop skills in project coordination, organization, communication, and customer service while gaining insight into professional learning and large-scale event management. This role offers exposure to career pathways in event planning, program management, education, and organizational operations.

Preferred HS Course Connections:

Location: Willow Oaks Administrative Center , 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax and Leis Center, 7423 Camp Alger Ave, Falls Church,  VA 22042

This internship will support the efficient operations of essential school services, including the warehouse, transportation, and Food and Nutrition Services. The intern will gain hands-on experience in large-scale operational systems that directly support schools across the division. Responsibilities may include assisting with inventory management and distribution processes in the warehouse, observing and supporting transportation logistics and routing, and contributing to food service operations such as meal preparation coordination and supply tracking.

Through this experience, the intern will develop an understanding of how critical support services function behind the scenes to ensure schools operate smoothly each day. The role will also build skills in organization, teamwork, communication, and basic data tracking, while exposing the intern to career pathways in operations, logistics, and public service.

Locations: Forte Support Center , 6800B Industrial Road, Springfield, VA 22151 and
Stonecroft Transportation Center , 4641 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA 20151

This internship program is for students interested in supporting safe and secure learning environments through both physical and cybersecurity practices. Participants gain exposure to school safety operations, including safety audits, emergency preparedness, threat assessment, and the implementation of security technologies. Interns work alongside safety and security professionals, assist with data collection and analysis, support emergency drill coordination, and participate in school site visits. Interns may also have the opportunity to observe and participate in uniformed officer patrols, gaining firsthand insight into daily security operations and school-based law enforcement practices.

Students will also gain insight into crisis management, risk mitigation, and cybersecurity’s role in protecting school systems and data. The program helps students explore careers and college majors in cybersecurity, information technology, public safety, emergency management, and criminal justice. If you’ve enjoyed courses or activities related to technology, leadership, or problem-solving, this internship is a strong next step to build real-world experience.

Preferred HS Course Connections:Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Cybersecurity Operations, Cybersecurity Operations (Advanced), Cybersecurity Network Systems, Cybersecurity Systems Technology.

Prior completion of these CTE courses may fulfill the academic requirements for high school students seeking High-Quality Work-Based Learning (HQWBL) credit through this internship.

Location: Gatehouse Administration Building 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042

Assist with planning and coordinating athletic events and student activities at both the high school and middle school levels. Responsibilities include data entry related to student participation, supporting overall program coordination, and helping manage inventory of athletic equipment and supplies. This internship provides experience in both central office operations and school-based settings.

Location: Gatehouse Administration Building 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042, and various high and middle school locations.