Salary: $16.00 – $21.44 Hourly
Location : Mt. Rainier, MD
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: MRNC23
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 09/06/2023
Closing Date: 9/13/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, Natural and Historical Resources Division, is currently seeking Seasonal/Intermittent applicants to fill Park Naturalist positions at Mount Rainier Nature Center.
This is a year-round seasonal/intermittent position that requires roughly 24-32 hours per week. Work hours may vary depending on season
This position pays at a rate of $16.00 per hour to $21.44 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
Examples of Important Duties
- Candidate will provide care for animals and prepare them to perform in Live Animal shows and programs.
- Provides customer service and safeguards the facilities during rental hours.
- Provide interpretive and educational programs in natural history to various groups such as schools, scouts, public and summer youth campers.
- Respond to visitor, telephone, and staff inquiries concerning natural history and conservation matters.
- Greets visitors, provides interpretive program information, promotes positive public relations for the nature center programs and encourages public appreciation for the natural environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
College degree in appropriate field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the applicant’s ability to be responsible for a program and/or facility under a minimum amount of supervision.
Preferred Candidates will possess:
- BA/BS in Education or Science, earned or in progress
- Experience working with children.
- Maryland natural history knowledge
- Able to lift around 50 pounds and complete manual labor outdoors in various weather conditions
- Superior communication skills; outgoing and friendly
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is highly desired
- Able to be responsible of rentals of the facility and stay after hours
- Organizational ability
- Team player
- Experience in creating and conducting environmental education lessons is a plus
- Experience working with and care of captive live animals (reptiles, mammals, amphibians and invertebrates) is a plus
- CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain one
- Valid driver’s license
Supplemental Information
This position does not provide benefits.
A criminal background investigation will be completed prior to hire.
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 based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2023 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR SEASONAL INTERMITTENT EMPLOYEES
The following information is a summary of benefits extended to all Seasonal employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). This is for informational purposes only and is subject to change.
Limited Benefits for Seasonal Employees
Health Insurance Plans
You are eligible for specific health insurance benefits if you worked, on average, 30 hours per week during your first 12 months of employment or from October 3rd to October 2nd each subsequent period following your first 12 months of employment. This equates to 1,560 hours over a 12-month period.
If and when you are eligible for benefits, you will receive notification directly from the Health & Benefits Office.
Eligible Employees Pay 35% of the health insurance plan premium and The Commission Pays 65%.
- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Select Plan (EPO)
Other Benefits
- Credit Union
- Sick Leave Benefits
This summary is intended to highlight some of the benefits offered by the M-NCPPC. It is not an all-inclusive agreement and is subject to change. For a more detailed description of benefits, please see the appropriate benefits brochure, service agreement or manual. For more information, contact The Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.
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Do you have a college degree in appropriate field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the applicant’s ability to be responsible for a program and/or facility under a minimum amount of supervision?
- Yes
- No
Required Question