Agricultural Education Coordinator

Salary : $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Location : Derwood, MD

Job Type : Seasonal

Job Number : AEC.25

Department : MC Parks

Division : Park Planning and Stewardship

Opening Date : 09 / 12 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

Montgomery Parks' Park Planning & Stewardship Division, Cultural Resources Museums Section is currently seeking applications for a part-time (seasonal / intermittent), year-round Agricultural Education Coordinator for the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, MD. The candidate will be responsible for developing and providing a welcoming, accessible, and engaging experience for all visitors.

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 :

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.

For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Montgomery County, please contact mcp-parkscareers@montgomeryparks.org

Examples of Important Duties

Primary Responsibilities :

• Teach / conduct classes / programs / guided tours of historic farming practices from 1890s through 1940s, Montgomery County general history, and African American history.
• Assist Historic Site Manager in the development and coordination of family, adult, and homeschool events / programs. Help with selecting and booking speakers / performers, purchasing materials, directing staff / volunteers, set-up / breakdown, and other behind-the-scenes tasks.
• Assist the Historic Site Manager with daily operations and administrative tasks to ensure smooth functioning of the Agricultural History Farm Park (AHFP).
• Contribute to the development of the AHFP Interpretation Plan.
• Conduct / instruct guided tours and programs for K-12 school groups, group tours (both youth and adults), and individuals visiting Agricultural History Farm Park using interpretive materials provided by AHFP and Cultural Resources Museums Section staff.
• Support the Historic Site Manager in the daily operations and administrative tasks to ensure smooth functioning of the Agricultural History Farm Park.
• Supervise and coordinate the scheduling of program volunteers, ensuring adequate coverage and efficient operations.
• Serve as a member of the Harvest Festival Committee.

Secondary Responsibilities :

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Supplemental Information

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

W ork Conditions :

Supplemental Information :

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.

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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%.

Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan

Other 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.