Agricultural Education Coordinator - Seasonal

Montgomery Parks’ Park Planning & Stewardship Division, Cultural Resources Museums Section is currently seeking applications for a part-time (seasonal/intermittent), year-round Agricultural Education Coordinator for the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, MD. The candidate will be responsible for developing and providing a welcoming, accessible, and engaging experience for all visitors.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner, has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. We manage 421 parks on more than 37,000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, or ideology or status as a Veteran.

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• Teach/conduct classes/programs/guided tours of historic farming practices from 1890s through 1940s, Montgomery County general history, and African American history.
• Assist Historic Site Manager in the development and coordination of family, adult, and homeschool events/programs. Help with selecting and booking speakers/performers, purchasing materials, directing staff/volunteers, set-up/breakdown, and other behind-the-scenes tasks.
• Assist the Historic Site Manager with daily operations and administrative tasks to ensure smooth functioning of the Agricultural History Farm Park (AHFP).
• Contribute to the development of the AHFP Interpretation Plan.
• Conduct/instruct guided tours and programs for K-12 school groups, group tours (both youth and adults), and individuals visiting Agricultural History Farm Park using interpretive materials provided by AHFP and Cultural Resources Museums Section staff.
• Support the Historic Site Manager in the daily operations and administrative tasks to ensure smooth functioning of the Agricultural History Farm Park.
• Supervise and coordinate the scheduling of program volunteers, ensuring adequate coverage and efficient operations.
• Serve as a member of the Harvest Festival Committee.

• Assist with maintaining the AHFP Facebook page, ensuring timely and relevant content is shared.
• Assist with maintaining the AHFP website, ensuring content is current and engaging.
• Participate in mandatory training sessions and staff meetings to stay informed and contribute to team development.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the organization’s goals and operations.
• Assist the Historic Horticultural Specialist with maintaining the historic garden, including planting, pruning, weeding, and watering, as necessary and developing the Gardening Program.

• Ideal candidates should be pursuing or have earned a college degree in Education, Public History, Museum Studies, American History, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Two years' experience working in a historical, farm-based education, tourism, or cultural related setting.
• Two years’ experience in conducting K-12 student tours, programs, or activities in a museum, park, or classroom setting.
• Knowledge and/or experience with traditional and modern agricultural practices; operation and maintenance of antique and modern farm equipment; field crop enterprises; and/or animal husbandry.
• Knowledge of best practices for Historical Interpretation and programming.
• Proven ability to excel in written and verbal communications, attention to detail, flexibility to multitask and maintain stability under pressure.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service, inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.
• Bi-lingual skills…