Seasonal Hourly Shift - Trainer

State of Maryland • Anne Arundel, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The seasonal hourly trainer provides classroom and field training for classified and contractual park staff. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, and requires travel throughout Maryland. Candidates must be proficient in creating courses and developing lesson plans. Duties vary from day to day and include coordinating training logistics, entering data, and assisting with or leading instruction in several operational and safety-related subjects.

Requirements

• Previous experience training others in the use of chainsaws, emergency operations, medical response, maintenance, or interpretation.
• High school diploma or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Proficiency in course creation and lesson plan development.

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience in park operations, including knowledge and skills associated with incident command, search and rescue, and maintenance project planning and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Schedule instructors, reserve facilities, and order food for training in State Parks.
• Enter data using Excel spreadsheets and Google Suite programs.
• Assist with and lead classes related to First Aid/CPR, Search and Rescue, Small Engines, Chainsaw, and/or tree care.
• Provide classroom and field instruction for park staff.
• Travel throughout the state of Maryland to provide training.

Benefits

• Eligible contractual employees who meet the stated work-hour and contract criteria may receive subsidized medical and prescription coverage for themselves and eligible dependents; the employee pays 25% of premiums and the State subsidizes the remaining 75%.
• Optional dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance are available at the employee’s full premium cost.
• Contractual employees may receive leave at one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED