Marketing & Outreach Assistant

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission•Prince George's County, MD

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Natural and Historical Resources Division (NHRD) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Marketing & Outreach Assistant to help connect local residents with nature and history experiences by supporting marketing campaigns, content creation, and community engagement efforts. You’ll assist with a variety of creative and administrative tasks that help make our program offerings more visible, accessible, and engaging to the community. The ideal candidate is organized and systems-oriented—someone who understands how thoughtful design and clear communication can make it easier for our community to find and enjoy the programs we offer.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends, with a willingness to travel between facilities.
Must have some knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Social Media platforms.
Must have basic graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe, or similar).
Must have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with platforms like Constant Contact, Facebook, Instagram, Sprout Social, and WordPress
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Customer service or event experience is a plus
Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

Responsibilities

Support website updates and event calendar maintenance
Help manage email campaigns and outreach communications
Assist in the creation of promotional materials (flyers, digital ads, social media content)
Attend community events as a marketing ambassador
Capture and organize content from programs and events
Maintain marketing inventory and assist with administrative tasks
Become familiar with the division’s many nature and history sites that offer public programming, to better support outreach and storytelling efforts