What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nature Center Intern I position at The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission?
Meadowside Nature Center, located within Rock Creek Regional Park in Derwood, MD, is seeking a highly motivated individual to help with daily animal care (reptiles, amphibians, raptors), as well as to assist in interpretive programs and services.
This is mostly a Tuesday through Saturday position with occasional weeknights and Mondays as needed.
Learn about animal behavior, animal enrichment, daily care procedures, and education techniques for working with animals in public programs
Learn about providing care for birds of prey with a willingness to learn about raptor behavior and a concentration on creating and delivering enrichment items
Learn the steps of interpretive design from start to finish.
Produce and implement a program plan to provide an educational experience for a specific audience of interest (for example: children, teens, adults, Spanish speakers, etc.)
Facilitation of education activities in programs, camps, or public events
Use Microsoft Office and design software (Canva) to create educational and marketing materials. Work as part of a team to provide exemplary customer service
Communicates effectively with manager, co-workers, and volunteers
Other duties as assigned
Important Skills and Characteristics:
Willingness to be able to work with and handle reptiles (including snakes), amphibians
Willingness to learn about, prepare, and deliver daily diets and animal enrichment for birds of prey
Experience with or willingness to work with children
Ability to work independently, under the direction of a team and staff mentorship
Dedication to customer service
Coachable, and willing to learn through on-the-job experience
Flexibility to adapt to last minute changes
Experience with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates or BA/BS, in progress
$16.50-$19/hour; up to 25 hours a week for 10-12 weeks; starting in May 2024
Working conditions:
Work in outdoor and indoor Settings; may be exposed to inclement weather and outdoor hazards including heat, humidity, rain and mud
Work is scheduled Tuesday to Saturday with some weeknights, with up to 25 hours a week
Ability to lift 50 pounds
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.
Salary : $17 - $19
