Intern 2 (10001)

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Credit Union

Sick Leave Benefits

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking an Intern 2 in Riverdale Park, MD to support the OCIO with technology communications and employee outreach. The role emphasizes clear copy, timely execution, and collaboration across teams to execute campaigns and updates.

The position offers 15 hours per week at 22.00–22.50 USD per hour, with exposure to writing, SharePoint site management, data surveys, and digital media production within a government environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 apps (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Forms, Clipchamp).
• Polished, professional writing style with superior English.
• Ability to simplify complex ideas into clear copy.
• Strong stakeholder communication and timely delivery under deadlines.
• Experience with digital production and media creation.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit emails, graphics, instructional materials and intranet content.
• Develop and manage project SharePoint sites and materials.
• Create stakeholder surveys, analyze data, and write summary reports.
• Support graphics production with a contract designer for campaigns.
• Plan, design, and launch department newsletters.
• Produce instructional videos and post them for internal audiences.
• Prepare PowerPoints/slide decks for governance meetings.

Skills

Microsoft 365 apps

Polished writing style

Superior written English

Translate complex ideas to copy

Stakeholder communication

Digital production skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree (in related field) enrolled

Tools

SharePoint

Clipchamp

Job description

Description

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a 98-year-old, nationally recognized organization serving the vibrant and culturally diverse populations of Montgomery and Prince George's Counties on the border of Washington, D.C.

Position Details

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is seeking an Intern 2. The position will work 15 hours per week at an hourly rate of $22.00 to $22.50 per hour.

Examples of Important Duties

• Works closely with small communications team to assist with implementation of developed communication plans for technology project campaigns to employee stakeholders.
• Implementation of communications plans may include:
• Writing copy for emails, graphics, instructional materials, and intranet
• Developing and managing project SharePoint sites
• Creating stakeholder feedback surveys, monitor surveys, analyze data, and write data summary reports
• Assisting with contract graphic designer to develop graphics for project campaigns
• Working with communications team to plan, design, and launch department newsletter
• Writing, recording, editing, and posting instructional videos
• Assists with communications coordination for governance groups by preparing PowerPoints / slide decks, reports, or other information
• Attends project team meetings as well as department staff meetings
• Learns and / or knows digital communications compliance
• Provides excellent customer service to employees
• Be a collaborative, cooperative team member who will work with cross-functional teams
• Be solution-oriented
• Be willing to work under established - sometimes tight - deadlines
• Other duties as assigned

Course Background/Skills Needed (training, experience preferred or required)

• Understanding of / Experience in / Willingness to Learn Microsoft 365 apps (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Forms, Outlook and Clipchamp)
• Exhibits a polished, professional writing style
• Demonstrates superior written English
• Possesses the ability to take complex ideas and turn them into easily understood copy in English
• Builds trust with stakeholders and team members by communicating promptly, following through, completing assignment, and meeting deadlines
• Refined digital production skills (recording, editing, etc.)
• Ability to move between varying levels of stakeholder groups with comfort (executive-level, subject matter experts, end users, etc.)
• Support the mission of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission by managing physical growth, protecting natural and historic resources, and providing recreational experiences for Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, Maryland.

Additional Qualifications (quantitative skills, computer familiarity/software skills, oral or written communication skills)

• High level of professionalism (punctual, communicative, reliable, respectful)
• Computer skills
• Willingness to learn new digital skills to accomplish project goals
• Sense of humor
• High level of curiosity

Minimum Qualifications

Student who has received a Bachelor's Degree and accepted or enrolled in a Master’s Degree Program in a field of study related to the discipline of the area to which assigned.

Supplemental Information

Classification Specification Intern 2

Medical Drug and Alcohol Testing

May be subject to medical drug and alcohol testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Accommodation Contact

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 or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1).

Accommodation Effort

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

Benefit Summary For Seasonal Intermittent Employees (2026)

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.

Health Insurance Plans

• Medical
  • Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Plan (EPO)
• Prescription: CVS Caremark Prescription Plan

Eligible Employees Pay 35% of the health insurance plan premium and The Commission Pays 65%.

Other Benefits

• Credit Union
• Sick Leave Benefits

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.

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 [e-mail] or 301-454-1694.