Seasonal Administrative Assistant

Are you an attention‑to‑details person who also enjoys creative projects? Do you want to help people of all ages connect to nature?

If this sounds like you,
Montgomery Parks’ Maydale Nature Classroom
, located in Cloverly, Maryland
, is the place you want to be!

We are currently seeking a Seasonal Administrative Assistant to assist with the daily operations of Maydale Nature Classroom. The role includes answering patron inquiries via email and phone, updating the Maydale website and Google Business pages, supporting budget tracking, managing program registration and refunds, and creating original program fliers and bulletin boards to promote Maydale Nature Classroom’s programs.

This position is part‑time, year‑round, with flexible hours and check‑in meetings that occur during a Monday – Friday schedule. The ideal candidate is available 2 to 5 hours a week to assist with administrative tasks. The schedule of specific dates and times is flexible based on the needs of the site and availability of the candidate.

• Creates promotional program fliers using the Montgomery Parks Canva account
• Uses VSI to assist patrons with registrations, refunds, and purchases
• Cross‑references purchases with Budget Tracking systems
• Works with the Lead Naturalist to assist customers by checking the Maydale Nature Classroom email inbox
• Updates Google Business with programs and events
• Updates the Maydale Website when needed
• Attends Maydale and Brookside Nature Center staff meetings and division‑wide interpretation meetings and provides input as requested

• Works with other staff to make sure the Nature Classroom is an enjoyable and welcoming place for all visitors
• Ensures indoor and outdoor spaces are clean, organized, and safe for visitors at the start and end of each day
• Communicates with visitors, program participants, volunteers, and co‑workers courteously and accurately

• A positive attitude, strong initiative, and exemplary customer service skills
• Skilled in collaboration, adaptability, creativity, and problem‑solving
• Skilled in effectively communicating concepts so that others can understand them
• Experience and/or ability to work and interact well with people of diverse backgrounds

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Previous experience in data entry
• Ability to communicate in another language is a plus

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience in Customer Service
• An equivalent combination of higher education and experience may be substituted, which together total two (2) years

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

• Works in outdoor and indoor settings, may be exposed to inclement weather and outdoor hazards
• Occasional weekend work may be scheduled to assist with special events
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and hike for 3 miles over uneven terrain

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 are protected 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 application at or 301‑454‑1411 (Maryland Relay 7‑1‑1). M‑NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

To learn more, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..