SUMMER STUDENT WORKER (Unpaid)

State of Maryland • Allegany, MD

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About The Position

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites eligible candidates to apply for a volunteer/unpaid internship with The Maryland Park Service at the New Germany State Park Complex, which includes New Germany, Dans Mountain, Savage Highlands, Big Run and Casselman River Bridge State Parks. This opportunity will provide hands-on experience in the field of Recreation and Parks Management. The main purpose of this position is to support the operation, maintenance, and interpretation efforts within a diverse State park complex, providing for improved visitor experiences, and stewardship of natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources. This position will experience a variety of duties including, but not limited to: Assisting ranger staff with opening and closing facilities and customer service initiatives Assisting with public safety efforts, such as medical emergencies and search and rescue incidents Staffing concessions, office and pool facilities as needed Developing and implementing educational or recreational activities and programs for the public Learning maintenance skills through park improvement and repair projects Supporting resource conservation through hands-on projects and best practices Ensuring the cleanliness of park facilities The internship runs fourteen weeks between June and September. The specific start/end dates, hours, and schedule will be determined in collaboration between the intern and supervisor.

Requirements

• Applicant must be a current undergraduate or graduate level college student.
• A GPA of 2.5 or above is required for academic credit.
• Applicant must have a drivers license valid in the State of Maryland with no more than 5 points on record.
• Applicant must adhere to a criminal history check following selection.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred applicants will have, or be working toward, a degree in natural resources, biological sciences, history, health or wellness studies, public relations, hospitality, or recreation and parks management.
• Preferred applicants will have volunteer or job experience with customer service, public relations, money handling, emergency response, education, outdoor recreation, groundskeeping, and/or facility maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assisting ranger staff with opening and closing facilities and customer service initiatives
• Assisting with public safety efforts, such as medical emergencies and search and rescue incidents
• Staffing concessions, office and pool facilities as needed
• Developing and implementing educational or recreational activities and programs for the public
• Learning maintenance skills through park improvement and repair projects
• Supporting resource conservation through hands-on projects and best practices
• Ensuring the cleanliness of park facilities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed