Summer Student Worker

State of Maryland • Garrett, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites eligible candidates to apply for an internship with the Human Resource Services – Bilingual Facilitation Division. The Human Resource Services – Bilingual Facilitation Division serves internal and external DNR customers by assisting in communication efforts across various platforms. Members of this team facilitate conversations, meetings, workshops and/or training sessions by translating and interpreting information accurately and efficiently between two or more languages. The Bilingual Facilitation Team plays a crucial role in ensuring effective communication and accessibility between the agency and the diverse populations it serves, particularly those with limited proficiency in English. Their collective work supports various programs, services, and public interactions, helping to break down language barriers and ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their primary language, can fully participate in the services DNR offers. Please note, this position is unpaid, for course credit only.

The main purpose of this position is to provide translation and interpretation services for the Maryland Park Service, and its guests. The internship will run approximately 16 weeks, from mid-May through early September, with the possibility of extension for the right candidate. The specific start/end dates, hours, and schedule will be determined in collaboration between the intern, supervisor and the manager of the park they have been assigned to. Since this position will work primarily outdoors, the needs of the park will fluctuate based on weather and holidays.

Requirements

• Applicant must be a current college student, undergraduate or graduate level).
• A GPA of 2.5 or above is required for academic credit.
• Applicants must read and speak Spanish proficiently.
• The internship would be contingent on the applicant's successful completion of a bilingual skills assessment.
• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle, UTV or golf cart. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland and five points or fewer on their current driving record.
• Please note, a provisional driver’s license will not be accepted as the restrictions may interfere with the job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience
• Experience working at or in a Federal, State or County forest/park
• Experience providing translation and/or interpretation services

Responsibilities

• Assist Contact Station and Concession Attendants by informing Spanish-speaking customers about service charges, park information, and regulations.
• Assist Naturalists by providing Spanish-speaking visitors with information about interpretive and environmental education programs, and identifying the need to translate or update park bulletin boards and educational materials.
• Assist Lifeguards in providing Spanish-speaking visitors with safe, water-based recreation information.
• Provide interpretation services during emergency care situations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees