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Job Opportunity at Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) has a seasonal position available in Derwood, MD. The salary range is $16.00 - $19.00 hourly. This position is part of the Park Planning and Stewardship division under the MC Parks department. The opening date is April 5, 2024, with a continuous closing date. The M-NCPPC is a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner, serving over one million residents in the Washington, DC area. The agency manages 421 parks on over 37,000 acres of parkland. Examples of Important Duties
Conduct guided tours for K-12 school groups, youth/adult groups, and individual visitors at Agricultural History Farm Park. Assist with development, delivery, and set-up/breakdown for onsite, and offsite interpretive programs. Collaborate with the Historic Site Manager to develop content for Facebook posts. Assist with maintaining the historic garden, including planting, pruning, weeding, and watering. Participate in mandatory training and staff meetings. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED. One year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license, or the ability to acquire one. Ability and enthusiasm for customer service and public speaking. Familiarity working with school age children. Ability and enthusiasm for conducting and facilitating interactive tours and activities. Knowledge or willingness to learn about American history and lifeways. Knowledge or willingness to learn about regional farming practices and farm animals. Supplemental Information
Ability to continually work onsite/in person with staff, volunteers, and the public. Ability to regularly move between the Farmhouse (staff offices), historic buildings, and grounds. Ability to regularly walk 1 mile outdoors on a wooded, natural surface hiking trail fields in a variety of weather conditions. Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of multiple technical equipment and software applications. Ability to provide regular transportation to work, as there is no access to public transportation to this job site. This part-time, year-round position does not qualify for benefits. Salary is based on experience. A complete background check will be completed prior to hire. Work Schedule: As needed, based on scheduled group tours and programs. Availability 3-4 days per week May-September; 2-3 days per week October and November. Availability for occasional weekends or evenings. May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1). M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) has a seasonal position available in Derwood, MD. The salary range is $16.00 - $19.00 hourly. This position is part of the Park Planning and Stewardship division under the MC Parks department. The opening date is April 5, 2024, with a continuous closing date. The M-NCPPC is a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner, serving over one million residents in the Washington, DC area. The agency manages 421 parks on over 37,000 acres of parkland. Examples of Important Duties
Conduct guided tours for K-12 school groups, youth/adult groups, and individual visitors at Agricultural History Farm Park. Assist with development, delivery, and set-up/breakdown for onsite, and offsite interpretive programs. Collaborate with the Historic Site Manager to develop content for Facebook posts. Assist with maintaining the historic garden, including planting, pruning, weeding, and watering. Participate in mandatory training and staff meetings. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED. One year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license, or the ability to acquire one. Ability and enthusiasm for customer service and public speaking. Familiarity working with school age children. Ability and enthusiasm for conducting and facilitating interactive tours and activities. Knowledge or willingness to learn about American history and lifeways. Knowledge or willingness to learn about regional farming practices and farm animals. Supplemental Information
Ability to continually work onsite/in person with staff, volunteers, and the public. Ability to regularly move between the Farmhouse (staff offices), historic buildings, and grounds. Ability to regularly walk 1 mile outdoors on a wooded, natural surface hiking trail fields in a variety of weather conditions. Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of multiple technical equipment and software applications. Ability to provide regular transportation to work, as there is no access to public transportation to this job site. This part-time, year-round position does not qualify for benefits. Salary is based on experience. A complete background check will be completed prior to hire. Work Schedule: As needed, based on scheduled group tours and programs. Availability 3-4 days per week May-September; 2-3 days per week October and November. Availability for occasional weekends or evenings. May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1). M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.