Program Overview
The Planning Office in conjunction with Human Resources is offering an 8-week paid internship opportunity with the Cultural Resources team. Applications window closed on March 16, 2024.
The Prince William County Government Internship Program creates an opportunity to engage students in a wide variety of educational institutions, at the undergraduate level, to showcase their talents and backgrounds while experiencing public service in local government. Prince William County is committed to administering an engaging and inclusive program allowing interns to gain valuable experience while making a positive contribution to the community.
Cultural Resource Intern Overview
The Planning Office Cultural Resources Team seeks an intern who will work with professional archaeologists, architectural historians, and historians to preserve, document, disseminate and promote stewardship of the County’s shared history, through innovative research, community engagement, and interpretation. Depending on the intern’s experience work this may include one or more of the following tasks: archival research, preparation of interpretive materials, field documentation, architectural assessments, cemetery burial feature mapping.
Mission
The Prince William County Government Internship Program will provide students exposure to the diverse workforce opportunities available throughout the county government. The program will provide an exploration of career pathways for student interns looking toward their future. The participants will receive exposure to the application of essential skills and principles utilized by successful employees. Our mission is to create flexible and immersive pathways to enhance the pipeline of diverse talent and build more equitable and inclusive workplaces and communities.
Program Details
Prince William County Government’s Internship Program will operate with the following principles:
Eligibility to Participate in the Program
Preferred Intern Qualifications
The successful intern needs to demonstrate the capability of working independently, possess strong oral and written communications skills along with strong organizational skills. Experience using Microsoft Office programs is a must, ArcGIS Pro experience is preferred.
Undergraduate student in Anthropology, History, Historic Preservation, Cultural Studies, or Architecture required. Graduate student preferred.
How to Apply
All Applications must be submitted via the County's job posting site GovernmentJobs.com. Only completed applications will be considered. All applications must be received by March 16th. Please the below link to the application page: