Cultural Resources Museum Interpreter
Montgomery County, MD
| Employer: | Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County |
| Category: | Other |
| Job Type: | Seasonal / Temp |
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Description Montgomery Parks is looking for enthusiastic and creative individuals with experience or a strong interest in museum interpretation, classroom education, environmental education, and/or U.S. history to serve as Cultural Resources Museum Interpreters who will provide guided visitor experiences, tours, and special events for two of its historic sites: Kingsley Schoolhouse (Clarksburg) and Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park (Olney). This is a contractual position that will directly support the operations of the museums' education and interpretation initiatives. Museum interpreters will explore the roots of public education within Montgomery County during the late 19th and early 20th centuries at one of the county's premier historic one-room schools, as well as explore the legacy of the 19th-century Reconstruction Era examined through the lives of African American tenant farm families who resided at Oakley Cabin. 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 37,000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more: https://www.montgomery parks.org DIVERSITY 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. Examples of Important Duties
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Supplemental Information This position pays at a rate of $16.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Must work a minimum of 15 hours per week and be willing to work weekends and occasional weekdays. Candidate can work a maximum of 20 hours per week. Flexibility for students enrolled in college. Work Conditions:
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 2024 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%.
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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. * 01 Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
* 02 Please list any languages other than English that you can speak. * 03 Do you have knowledge of K-12 school curriculum?
* 04 What is your experience level working with children from ages 5-17?
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