The Chesapeake Conservancy in partnership with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is hiring Bilingual (Spanish) Interpretive Outreach Assistants to develop and deliver culturally inclusive programming at Maryland State Parks. Bilingual Interpretive Outreach Assistants will work alongside Park staff to develop and lead programs in English and Spanish, connect with visitors, and inspire stewardship through the Es Mi Parque program.
These positions will be stationed at specific parks, and will be required to travel to parks throughout the state of Maryland.
Location Preference:
- Patapsco Valley State Park (Howard/Baltimore County)
- Sandy Point State Park (Anne Arundel County)
- North Point State Park (Baltimore County)
- Douglas Point (Charles County)
General Responsibilities:
Successful candidates must be able to communicate (oral and written) in English and Spanish, work independently in the field, and perform various interpretive, educational and administrative duties, including:
- Build relationships and meaningfully engage Spanish-speaking communities;
- Collaborate with State Park staff to translate and develop programs;
- Develop program advertisements and assist with community outreach;
- Cultivate a positive, fun, and safe environment for audiences from all ages and backgrounds;
- Engage the Spanish-speaking community in hands-on activities, stories and other creative pathways that spark a personal connection to the environment;
- Track audience engagements during programs, and gauge the success of these programs and materials;
- Plan and conduct outreach events geared to Spanish speaking community such as Es Mi Parque, Latino Conservation Week, and Hispanic Heritage Month events;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Shifts may be as long as 12 hours per day. Minimum of 30 hours per week, not to exceed 40 hours per week. Positions are seasonal summer positions with potential to go part time during the off-seasons.