Clean Fairfax

While we are not currently hiring, there's an open position at Fairfax County that may interest our followers!

Staff Aide – Communications and Policy (Administrative Aide) – A full-time position with Fairfax County Braddock District Supervisor Rachna Sizemore Heizer; manages portfolio consisting of Health and Human Services and Libraries, and assists with Land Use and Environment. View Job Description and Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/5353997/staff-aide-communications-and-policy-administrative-aide?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&fbclid=Iwb21leASO6EJjbGNrBI7n5GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHta-lI2ocTRsRcykJSpQzRKAjfYx7y_rAubOCKBFOhsqfCOHuSTay4fi8NfC_aem_gwvqWaOL5kIZ_ETOrPQW-g

And as a reminder, we update our jobs/interships page on our website when we see relevant job openings at other organizations: https://cleanfairfax.org/about/job-and-internship-opportunities/

Job Opportunities | Fairfax County Career Pages Click on the job title that you are interested in, review the job description, employment standards and supplemental questions (located on the tab). If you believe you have the required qualifications, then click the 'Apply' link.  First-time users will need to create an account in NEOGOV and selec...

Starbucks claims its single-use plastic cups (made of No. 5 polypropylene plastic) are now "widely recyclable." ♻️🥤 But are they❓

👉Read Beyond Plastics' new report to find out: www.beyondplastics.org/starbucks-cups

Our newest is Dabble_CRC, located in Historic Downtown Manassas! Their mission of making crafting more affordable and accessible has created a community hub where folks can be inspired and supported in their artistic pursuits.🎨 It’s also the perfect way to give new life to craft supplies you never got around to using! Donating art supplies to Dabble will give them a second chance and allow someone else to find joy out of new-to-them crafting materials! Check out the full article on our blog: https://cleanfairfax.org/2026/05/28/dabble-creative-reuse-center
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¡Nuestro último es Dabble Creative Reuse Center, situado en el centro histórico de Manassas! Su misión de hacer que las manualidades sean más asequibles y economico ha creado un centro comunitario donde la gente puede encontrar inspiración y apoyo en sus actividades artísticas. Tambien es la forma perfecta de dar una nueva vida a los materiales de manualidades que nunca llegaste a usar. ¡Donando materiales artísticos a Dabble les dará una segunda oportunidad y permitirá que otra persona disfrute de materiales de manualidades nuevos para esa persona! Lee el articulo en nuestro blog!
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Calling all young artists in grades 4-12! 🎨

Submit a piece of original artwork demonstrating what climate friendly actions you take to help inspire our community to act.

🕰️ DEADLINE EXTENDED: Submissions are due by May 29, 2026, at 4 p.m.

More information can be found at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/2026-youth-art-contest

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Here's a look at what Clean Fairfax has been up to this Earth Month+!

🌎 We took team photos, spoke to lots of local groups, attended Earth Month events, and supported community cleanups.
💚 Shout-out to all of our wonderful volunteers who hosted cleanups this spring!

It's always Earth Day, so stay tuned for more environmental tips, events, and knowledge year round! 🙌

This Saturday!

We're so excited to be at the plastic bag free Annandale Farmers Market Fairfax County Park Authority at Mason District Park every other Thursday this season! 🍅 We will be doing demonstrations to show you creative ways to use up your food scraps and minimize waste! 🫙 We hope to see you there! Remember to bring your own bags! 😉

Check out Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District's Veggie Seedling Giveaway this weekend at multiple locations in Falls Church, Alexandria, and Annandale:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/soil-water-conservation/veggie-seedling-giveaway

Join us for a virtual discussion of the changing conditions (climate change, industrial uses) that increase uncertainty in water demand forecasting. Director of Planning and Water Resources with Fairfax Water, Greg Prelewicz, will discuss Fairfax Water’s water supply forecast and resources, results of the recent regional water reliability study, and the important role of the Occoquan indirect potable reuse system in meeting the region’s current and future water supply needs. Find the link to join on our website: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/soil-water-conservation/node/206