Job Description
Salary: $16.00 - $17.00 Hourly
Location : Columbia, MD
Job Type: Contingent
Job Number: 8985 - 01072026
Department: Recreation & Parks
Opening Date: 01/07/2026
Closing Date: 4/4/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION BRIEF DESCRIPTION :
Assist with summertime camps at the Robinson Nature Center (RNC). Participants engage in nature study, environmental study and/or other outdoor pursuits. Under direction of the Education and Technology Manager, the aide assists with instruction and supervision for nature camps. Camp aides work 15-35 hrs. per week (Monday-Friday) from late May through August.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DUTIES :
- Assist in the planning, implementation and supervision of summer camps at Robinson Nature Center.
- Instruct camp participants in certain aspects of nature and environmental study. Assists in the direction of the participants.
- Ensure that participants conduct themselves in a proper manner so as not to endanger themselves or others. Secure medical assistance for anyone who may be injured during an activity.
- Assist with the inspection of areas and equipment used for programs on a daily basis for potentially hazardous or unsafe condition.
- Communicate clearly and courteously with other camp staff, park/school staff, parents and children.
- Assist in setting up and taking down equipment and cleaning up area daily. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Assist with the implementation of Howard County Recreation and Parks policies and procedures and camp standards and attend mandatory in-service training(s) or other meetings as required.
- Performs other duties as needed to ensure the smooth operations of the center.
- May assist in opening and closing duties as assigned.
- Communicates clearly and courteously with the public and coworkers. This may include answering phones while providing front desk coverage.
- May assist in the care and handling of the nature center's collection of live animals.
- Be trained in the use of the AED, CPR and First Aid.
- Other duties as assigned.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS :
At least 16 years of age. Ability to communicate with the public, give clear directions, and have an interest or experience with nature programming activities. Should have the ability to assist with teaching skills. CPR and first aid skills required. Have strong leadership skills and have experience working with groups and children. Have an awareness of the environment. Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE :
Level I: At least two (2) years of high school completed.
Level II: At least one (1) year experience teaching summer camps; experience in childcare and leading children's activities.
RATE OF PAY :
Salary commensurate with experience
Contingent: Level I: Minimum Wage (Paraprofessional)
Level II: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour (Paraprofessional)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history.
No paper applications will be accepted. Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.
At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (
Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at . Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Minimum wage, Summer work, H1b, Work at office, Local area, Free visa, Monday to Friday,