Exhibit Interpreter Intern
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Job Description:The Calvert Marine Museum is hiring an Exhibit Interpreter Intern to join their Education Team. In this role, you'll engage directly with the general public and school groups, facilitating engaging and memorable educational experiences in various settings, including in the museum, outdoor spaces, and aboard our historic maritime vessels. You will collaborate with your teammates to learn how to develop new and curricular-relevant programs around our collection which includes paleontology, maritime, and estuary biology. Additionally, you'll play a key role in assisting in the planning of special events that celebrate the museum and its collection, extending accessibility and broadening inclusiveness.Ideal candidates will have strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate excellent customer service abilities. This position is ideal for someone who is energetic, organized, creative, and enthusiastic about working with children and diverse audiences in a team-oriented environment.Conducts tours and programs on the lighthouses, oyster house, discovery room, marsh walk, small craft shed, and other Museum exhibits as needed.Works with educational programs including but not limited to field trips, summer camps, and outreach programs.Oversees security of the exhibits, conduct of visitors, and general upkeep of exhibit areas.Assists with school tours, youth programs, adult programs, and special events, and assists with planning and implementation of educational programs. Responsible for the security of the exhibits and the safety of the visitors. Position reports to technical supervisors.Essential Job FunctionsAssists with conducting tours and programs on the lighthouses, oyster house, discovery room, marsh walk, small craft shed, and other Museum exhibits as needed.Works with educational programs including but not limited to field trips, summer camps, and outreach programs.Oversees security of the exhibits, conduct of visitors and general upkeep of exhibit areas.Other Job Duties (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)Demonstrates maritime skills as needed.Performs related work as required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)Knowledge of-

• Museum's three themes, i.e., paleontology, estuarine biology and maritime history.

Ability to-

• Communicate effectively to large groups.
• Maintain neat appearance.
• Conduct tours.
• Climb steep ladders.
• Stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Deal effectively with the public.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)Training and/or Education:High school diploma or GED equivalent.Experience:Three months working with the public.Licenses or Certificates:NoneSpecial Requirements:Subject to background investigation.Must be 18 years of age or older.Physical Demands:Requires long periods of standing, frequent walking indoors, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching or reaching; recurring lifting of objects up to 49 pounds.Unusual Demands:Subject to work evenings and weekends.FLSA Status:NonexemptCompensation Steps:H07: $18.85 per hourOffice of the County Administrator, Marine MuseumIntern positionPosition closing date: January 10, 2025Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities upon reasonable notice. County application required.