Farm Program Interpreter Seasonal

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission

Job Location:

Derwood, MD - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 16 - 19

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington DC area. We manage 421 parks on more than 37000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more: STATEMENT:Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions based on race ethnicity national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation age disability religion political affiliation or ideology or status as a Veteran.

For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Montgomery County please contact.

Examples of Important Duties

Conduct guided tours for K-12 school groups youth/adult groups and individual visitors at Agricultural History Farm Park using interpretive materials provided by AHFP Historic Site Manager.
As needed assist with development delivery and set-up/breakdown for onsite and offsite interpretive programs. May occasionally be dressed out in period clothing for programs.
Collaborate periodically with the Historic Site Manager to develop content for Facebook posts.
Assist with maintaining the historic garden including planting pruning weeding and watering as necessary.
Serve as member of the Harvest Festival Committee.
Participate in mandatory training and staff meetings.
Other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Ideal candidates should be pursuing or have earned a college degree in Education Public History Museum Studies American History Agricultural Science or a related field.
Experience working in a historical farm-based education tourism or cultural related setting.
Experience in conducting K-12 student tours programs or activities in a museum park or classroom setting.
Knowledge and/or experience with traditional and modern agricultural practices; operation and maintenance of antique and modern farm equipment; field crop enterprises; and/or animal husbandry.
Proven ability to excel in written and verbal communications attention to detail flexibility to multitask and maintain stability under pressure
Demonstrated commitment to customer service inclusion diversity equity and access
Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish especially) are a plus

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
One year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid drivers 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

May be subject to medical drug and alcohol testing.

Work Conditions:

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.

Supplemental Information:

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:

Availability 3-4 days per week and occasional weekends or evenings. Up to 24 hours per week.

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 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

DescriptionThe Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington DC...