POSITION: Bilingual (Spanish) Interpretive Outreach Assistant
Position Type: Contractual, Seasonal
Position Length: Summer (3-5 months)
Start Date: Anticipated start date of late-Spring, preferably May 20th
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis
STARTING SALARY: $18 per hour
Background:
The Chesapeake Conservancy is hiring Bilingual (Spanish) Interpretive Outreach Assistants to develop and deliver culturally relevant and linguistically inclusive programming at selected parks within the Greater Baltimore-Washington region. Bilingual Interpretive Outreach Assistants will work alongside park staff to develop and lead programs in English and Spanish, connect with visitors, educate and inspire stewardship through the Es Mi Parque (It’s My Park) program.
This program will help create meaningful and trusting relationships with Latino communities in the Baltimore-Washington area and use existing connections and networks to build inclusive community programming at four sites: Sandy Point State Park, North Point State Park, Masonville Cove and Patuxent Research Refuge. These sites have prioritized engaging Latino communities.
These positions will be stationed at specific parks and will be required to travel to parks throughout the state of Maryland.
Location Preference:
General Responsibilities:
Successful candidates must be able to communicate (oral and written) in English and Spanish, work independently in the field and perform various interpretive, educational and administrative duties, including:
This position is eligible for Sick and Family Leave but no other benefits. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled. Shifts may be as long as 12 hours per day. Minimum of 30 hours per week, not to exceed 40 hours per week. Positions are seasonal summer positions with potential to go part time during the off-season.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalence certificate.
Experience: Hold solid communication skills in both English and Spanish; possess an interest in natural and cultural history; have experience working with the public; ability to follow oral and written instructions; and ability to work in a team setting.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Final candidates may be subject to a background check to check their driving records, as they may be asked to operate park vehicles (vans, trucks, SUVs, etc.) depending on their assigned park.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO BEING A DIVERSE AND WELCOMING WORKPLACE
The Chesapeake Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, refusal to submit to a genetic test or to make available genetic test results, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Chesapeake Conservancy understands that protecting and restoring the natural and cultural resources of the Chesapeake Bay watershed requires intentional commitment to inclusive practices and narratives within the conservation movement. Through our work we celebrate and elevate the people, places, and cultures of the region, especially by engaging underrepresented communities. Committing to the values of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice is critical to achieve our vision of a Chesapeake that is healthy, accessible to everyone, and a place where people and wildlife thrive. To that end, we commit ourselves to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice both in our programmatic priorities and our internal organizational development through inclusive recruitment of staff and board members, and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.
Chesapeake Conservancy is a non-profit organization based in Annapolis, Maryland. We are a team of conservation entrepreneurs. We believe that the Chesapeake is a national treasure that should be accessible for everyone and a place where wildlife can thrive. We use technology to enhance the pace and quality of conservation, and we help build parks, trails and public access sites.
As principal partner for the National Park Service on the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network and the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, we’ve helped create 153 new public access sites and permanently protect some of the Bay’s special places like Werowocomoco, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, and Fort Monroe National Monument.
The Chesapeake Conservancy serves as a catalyst for change, advancing strong public and private partnerships, developing and using new technology, and driving innovation throughout our work. We empower the conservation community with access to the latest data and technology.
We work in close partnership with the National Park Service, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Chesapeake Bay Program, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as other federal, state and local agencies, private foundations, and corporations to advance conservation.