Farm Program Interpreter Seasonal at The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission

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 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 DutiesConduct 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 QualificationsPreferred 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 pressureDemonstrated commitment to customer service inclusion diversity equity and accessBi-lingual skills (English/Spanish especially) are a plusMinimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or GEDOne 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 speakingFamiliarity working with school age childrenAbility and enthusiasm for conducting and facilitating interactive tours and activitiesKnowledge or willingness to learn about American history and lifewaysKnowledge or willingness to learn about regional farming practices and farm animalsSupplemental InformationMay be subject to medical drug and alcohol testing.Work Conditions:Ability to continually work onsite/in person with staff volunteers and the publicAbility to regularly move between the Farmhouse (staff offices) historic buildings and groundsAbility to regularly walk 1 mile outdoors on a wooded natural surface hiking trail fields in a variety of weather conditionsAbility to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.Frequent use of multiple technical equipment and software applicationsAbility 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 benefitsSalary is based on experience. A complete background check will be completed prior to hireWork 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. Key Skills Continuous Integration,Customer Service,Communication skills,Deaf Education,LAMP Stack,Medical Terminology,Smartsheet,Translation,Interpretation,Child Protective Services,Public Speaking,Social Work Employment Type : Temp Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 16 - 19