Seasonal Tree Care & Community Outreach Assistant

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission; Wheaton (MD); Hybride; USD 26 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Training on volunteer program/admin

Volunteer management software training

Background check

Résumé du poste

Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is seeking a Seasonal Tree Care Volunteer Program Assistant to support volunteer events, outreach, and environmental stewardship for 6,600 park trees across Montgomery County. The role involves coordinating volunteer activities, education programs, and fieldwork in parks and streams.

You will work with the Tree Care Volunteer Program Coordinator and staff to assist with volunteer-led tree maintenance, planting,

Qualifications

• Interest in volunteer engagement, environmental education, forestry, watershed science, landscaping, parks and recreation, or community outreach.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience supporting outdoor volunteer projects, environmental programs, community service activities, or special events.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook.
• Ability to engage effectively with Montgomery County's diverse communities, volunteers, and program participants.
• Spanish language skills or proficiency in another language are desirable.
• Valid driver's license

Responsabilités

• Support volunteer programs, community service projects, and stewardship initiatives throughout Montgomery Parks.
• Assist with coordinating volunteer events, activities, and participant communications.
• Help track volunteer participation and program data using volunteer management and reporting systems.
• Support tree care, environmental stewardship, and tree planting projects alongside Parks staff and volunteers.
• Assist with community outreach and environmental education programs that engage youth, families, and underserved communities.
• Help prepare project sites by coordinating supplies, equipment, and event logistics.
• Participate in special events such as Earth Month, Community Service Week, and National Public Lands Day.
• Build positive relationships with volunteers, community partners, and park visitors through professional communication and customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Volunteer engagement

Independent work

Outdoor event support

Microsoft Outlook

Community outreach

Spanish language

Valid drivers license

Description du poste

Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is seeking a Seasonal Tree Care Volunteer Program Assistant to support volunteer events, outreach, and environmental stewardship for 6,600 park trees across Montgomery County. The role involves coordinating volunteer activities, education programs, and fieldwork in parks and streams.

You will work with the Tree Care Volunteer Program Coordinator and staff to assist with volunteer-led tree maintenance, planting,