Patuxent Rural Life Museums – Museum Education/Program Aide

Salary: $16.00 Hourly

Location : Upper Marlboro, MD

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Number: PRLM

Department: PGC Parks and Recreation

Division: Natural and Historical Res

Opening Date: 12/19/2024

Closing Date: 3/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, Natural and Historic Resources Division is currently seeking a seasonal Museum Education/Program Specialist to provide interpretive tours for the Patuxent Rural Life Museums at Patuxent River Park in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The museums’ hours are weekends Saturdays and Sundays 1:00 p.m. – 4: 00 p.m., April 1st through October 31st. Other work assignments include program preparation for opening of museum buildings and artifact maintenance, as well as preservation and storage for seasonal closing down. This position is seasonal March – November.

Position Pay rate – $16/hr. Saturday and Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Examples of Important Duties

Present and interpret late 19th Century and early 20th Century rural life, of Southern Maryland and the Patuxent River.

Assist Park Naturalist in conducting other programs and special events, for public and private groups.

Assist with maintaining and inventorying of artifacts.

Help maintain and clean museums for presentations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Good Working knowledge of rural life in the Mid-Atlantic for 19th/20th century
• Proven ability to excel in verbal communication, take direction, be a team player, flexibility to multitask and maintain stability under pressure.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service, inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.
• Good interpretative skills

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions

• Ability to work onsite/in person with staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Ability to regularly move between the museums, visitor center, and grounds.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time, in cool and hot/humid conditions

A criminal background investigation will be completed prior to hire.

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

2025 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)
• Prescription: CVS Caremark Prescription Plan

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 or 301-454-1694.

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