Job Description
Salary: $15.63 - $20.66 Hourly
Location : Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: PN.WNCw25
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Division: Natural and Historical Res
Opening Date: 08/14/2025
Closing Date: 11/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking to fill weekend naturalist positions at Watkins Nature Center, located in Watkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro, MD.
Examples of Important Duties General duties include:
- Assists with summer day camp activities and programs.
- Provides interpretive programs using aids, handouts, demonstration, oral presentation and other methods appropriate to the subject. Responds to questions of the group, explaining the natural processes involved in the subject.
- Provides daily animal care, feeding, and maintenance to live animal collection including insects, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. Administers medication when needed. Handles animals during care and presentation of animals to the public and during programs.
- Monitors buildings and grounds to ensure safety, security, and cleanliness of facilities. Maintains and makes minor repairs to exhibits, gardens, and trails.
- Provides excellent customer service by greets visitors and answer questions and requests in person and on the phone.
Minimum Qualifications Preferred candidates will possess:
- Knowledge of the natural or life sciences acquired through college level course work
- Experience working with children and the public
- Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions and hike trails with uneven terrain
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Valid Driver's License
Supplemental Information May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. DIVERSITY STATEMENT: The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR SEASONAL INTERMITTENT EMPLOYEES The following information is a summary of benefits extended to all Seasonal employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). This is for informational purposes only and is subject to change.
Limited Benefits for Seasonal Employees Health Insurance Plans You are eligible for specific health insurance benefits if you worked, on average, 30 hours per week during your first 12 months of employment or from October 3rd to October 2nd each subsequent period following your first 12 months of employment. This equates to 1,560 hours over a 12-month period.
If and when you are eligible for benefits, you will receive notification directly from the Health & Benefits Office.
Eligible Employees Pay 35% of the health insurance plan premium and The Commission Pays 65%.
- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Select Plan (EPO)
- Prescription: CVS Caremark Prescription Plan
Other Benefits - Credit Union
- Sick Leave Benefits
This summary is intended to highlight some of the benefits offered by the M-NCPPC. It is not an all-inclusive agreement and is subject to change. For a more detailed description of benefits, please see the appropriate benefits brochure, service agreement or manual. For more information, contact The Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Summer work, Seasonal work, Work at office, Weekend work,