Calvert County Government · 1 day ago
Exhibit Interpreter Intern
Calvert County Government is seeking a Summer Education Intern (Exhibit Interpreter) for the Calvert Marine Museum. The role involves engaging the public and school groups through educational programs related to paleontology, maritime history, and estuary biology, while assisting with tours, camps, and outreach activities.
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Responsibilities
Assists 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
Demonstrates maritime skills as needed
Performs related work as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Three months working with the public
Subject to background investigation
Must be 18 years of age or older
Requires long periods of standing, frequent walking indoors, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching or reaching; recurring lifting of objects up to 49 pounds
Subject to work evenings and weekends
Preferred
Knowledge of Museum's three themes, i.e., paleontology, estuarine biology and maritime history
Ability to communicate effectively to large groups
Ability to maintain neat appearance
Ability to conduct tours
Ability to climb steep ladders
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
Ability to deal effectively with the public