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This position was posted on 2/11/2025 Position Title: Scales & Tales Program Coordinator DNR - Maryland Park Service - State Wide Operation Salary: $64,984.00 - $104,954.00/year Application Deadline:2/14/2025 11:59:00 PM
The primary function of this position is to serve as the statewide program manager for the Scales & Tales program for the Maryland Park Service. This includes planning, organizing, managing, and directing live animal care and management, and programs and initiatives associated with interpretive, informational and educational services of the Maryland Park Service Scale & Tales program, to effectively communicate agency goals and objectives to park visitors and other stakeholders. The role will lead and oversee staff responsible for the care, training, and educational programs featuring raptors and reptiles across all seven state-wide aviaries and other MPS sites housing live, captive animals. Candidates must be willing to work at one of the following Scales and Tales aviary locations weekly, and travel to the remaining sites as necessary to train staff: - Assateague State Park, Berlin MD (Worcester County) - Cunningham Falls State Park, Thurmont MD (Frederick County) - Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swanton MD (Garrett County) - Pocomoke River State Park, Snow Hill MD (Worcester County) - Rocky Gap State Park, Flintstone MD (Allegany County) - Soldiers Delight NEA, Owings Mills MD (Baltimore County) - Tuckahoe State Park, Queen Anne MD (Queen Anne’s County) Apply here: https://ow.ly/ZtHK50UUlfA
This position was posted on 1/29/2025 Position Title: Volunteer Coordinator Recruitment #25-002247-0003 DNR-Maryland Park Service-State Wide Operation Closing Date: 2/18/2025 11:59pm $57,275.00 - $92,108.00 year Grade: 15 Location: 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County) This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year The position oversees the operation and administration of the Maryland Park Service volunteer program. It also supports park operations by working park ranger operational shifts as necessary during the peak visitor season. The position requires a working knowledge of, and experience in, volunteer management, state park operations, and an ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in support of the Maryland Park Service mission. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service, is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Officer III position that serves as the statewide Volunteer Coordinator. The position oversees the operation and administration of the Maryland Park Service volunteer program. The position requires a working knowledge of, and experience in, volunteer management, state park operations, and an ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in support of the Maryland Park Service mission.Duties include managing the Maryland Park Service volunteer website and database, assisting park specific volunteer coordinators with troubleshooting issues, posting volunteer opportunities and managing volunteer accounts through the volunteer software. Assembles annual volunteer totals at year end. Develops an annual volunteer report for Maryland Park Service Leadership. Coordinates volunteer opportunities and projects around the state. Assists park volunteer coordinators with advertising volunteer events through social media, press releases and other advertising platforms. Implements training opportunities to ensure volunteers have the required skills and knowledge to be successful. Establishes and facilitates training opportunities to further develop and support park volunteer coordinators. This position may assist with working at park sponsored programs and other special events.
Minimum Qualifications: Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operation al programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Desired or Preferred Qualifications:
Two years of professional experience in training and leading a team in the performance of their duties
Experience in leading and organizing volunteers
Excellent communications skills (verbal and written)
This position was posted on 12/8/2024 Position Title: Maritime Educational Coordinator The Living Classrooms Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides hands-on education and job training, with a special emphasis on groups from diverse backgrounds. Utilizing maritime settings, the Foundation provides experience-based educational programs emphasizing the applied learning of math, science, language arts, history, economics, and ecology. The Living Classrooms Foundation has the goal of offering hands-on experience-based education programs that are of the highest quality and excellence. The Foundation’s history and future focuses on hands-on education programs that motivate student through “learning by doing”. Summary: The Educational Coordinator oversees and implements the Living Classrooms Foundation’s Maritime Education programs, including day trips and overnight trips on vessels, land/sea programs, charters, and virtual programs. On-water programs are aboard one of the Foundation’s vessels, Lady Maryland, Sigsbee, or Mildred Belle. High energy, dedication, enthusiasm, flexibility, organization, professionalism, and strong work ethic are required to lead these programs. Additionally, the Educational Coordinator is responsible for contacting the school/group prior to their scheduled trip and tailoring the educational programs based on participants’ needs. The Educational Coordinator role requires experience developing and implementing group management techniques. This is critical for successful implementation of programs where the Educational Coordinator serves as manager of participants (students, interns, additional staff) and crew. Essential Functions: Responsibilities of the Education Coordinator for assisting the education department with its objectives include, but are not limited to: •Conduct and supervise safe and successful educational programs with assistance from onboard staff and other Living Classrooms employees. •Become familiar with Living Classrooms safety and emergency protocol and procedures •Work with staff in a professional and cohesive manner •Work with the Maritime Education administration to address any conflicts with staff/or students in a timely fashion •Research and prepare curricula for all programs •Help create and post content on the Maritime Education department’s social media pages (Facebook and Instagram) •Capturing quality photos of our programming, organizing, labeling, and properly uploading/storing the photos in a timely manner throughout the season. •Oversee land-based portion of programs with assistance from all other staff •Become familiar with and assist the crew with the ship’s operations including (but not limited to) line/sail handling, navigation and manning the helm •Assist with ship’s maintenance when needed •Become familiar with instructing groups with different needs and learning abilities •Encourage volunteers, interns, and crew to participate in all aspects of presenting the education program •Assist with training of interns, volunteers, and summer staff •Welcome, communicate with, and encourage participation of teachers in programs •Maintain and/or calibrate equipment •Maintain, monitor and care for education supplies to keep in good condition and supply •Record or oversee recording of accurate data (trawl, water quality, student assessment, teacher feedback, etc.) •Maintain professionalism at all times as an important representative of the Living Classrooms Foundation •Maintain a neat, orderly, presentable appearance while working whether in or out of uniform •Such other duties as are necessary for the operation of the programs or the Foundation or as assigned by the Maritime Education leadership Minimum Requirements/Experience: •Excellent communication and public speaking skills. •A passion for nature and working with children in an informal setting. •Previous experience working with youth and implementing group management techniques. •Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required. •Must be willing to submit to pre-employment drug testing and background check, with negative results. All crewmembers will be enrolled in a random drug testing program for the duration of employment. Desired Qualifications: •Preferred background in environmental science, education, or related field. •Experience working on or around boats, or a willingness to be trained. Additional Information: •This is a seasonal position that runs March - November 2023. •Responsible for working ten day-programs and two evening programs during the two week pay period, including occasional weekends and/or evenings. Additional programs may be required for additional pay. •Housing is available for interested parties. •Lunch is provided during programs. •Will be expected to lift moderately heavy objects and work outside in a variety of weather conditions, including rain, cold and hot weather. •It is essential that crewmembers understand that shipboard life is demanding of both one’s energy and time and that it may often be necessary to work extra hours until a project is completed or until a reasonable stopping point is reached. Position Start Date: March 3, 2025 Job Duration: Seasonal Full-Time Salary: $1320/bi-weekly ($16.50/hr) Living Classrooms Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Handicapped Persons are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap status, Vietnam era or disabled Veteran’s status. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. To Apply:Maritime Educational Coordinator at Living Classrooms Foundation
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