Job Description

Posting number: PN.MRNC.26

Department: PGC Parks and Recreation

Division: Natural and Historical Res

Job classification: Generic Seasonal Posting

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources

Summary

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 seasonal/intermittent position that requires roughly 20-30 hours per week. Work hours may vary depending on season.

This position pays at a rate of $16.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation, please contact Brenda Miller at Brenda.Miller@Pgparks.com.

Examples of duties

• Maintain current landscaped areas of Nature Center grounds
• Assist in design of new pollinator garden areas
• Help maintain relationships with partner organizations
• Provide care for animals and prepare them to perform during programs and outreach events.
• Provide customer service and safeguard 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.
• Assist in the design and promotion of advertising materials for the center and its program

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:

• Experience working with children
• Fluency in both English and Spanish
• Garden design and maintenance experience desired
• 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
• 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

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

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 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.