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Montgomery Parks · 20 hours ago

Community Outreach Fellow - Seasonal

Wheaton, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

1+ years exp

Montgomery Parks is focused on building inclusive communities and is seeking a Community Outreach Fellow to lead projects that foster connection and engagement among diverse audiences. The fellow will conduct independent research and develop collaborative initiatives that promote accessibility and social interaction across different backgrounds.

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Responsibilities

Assists with efforts to provide equitable access to Brookside Gardens’ program offerings and volunteer program

Increase visibility and networking with other public gardens, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies

Develop collaborative partnerships and projects that leverage partner expertise and resources

Develop outreach initiatives that serve distinct social connection needs, and encourage positive interactions, among people of different backgrounds and interests

Serves as an advocate in the community

Assist with engaging Montgomery County residents through various means

Qualification

Community engagementOutreach initiativesPlanning skillsInterpersonal communicationCustomer serviceComputer utilizationDecision-makingAttention to detail

Required

High School diploma or GED

One year of customer service experience

Applicants must be at least 18 years or older

Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work with community members and co-workers

Comfortable engaging with the public in formal and informal settings

Strong planning, decision-making, and evaluation skills

Ability to exercise good judgement

Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions

Ability to utilize a computer

Attentive to detail, responsible, and personable

Preferred

Experience in community engagement and outreach

Company

Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks provides outdoor recreational facilities services.

Founded in 1927

Wheaton, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees

https://montgomeryparks.org

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Clara Sanders, MBA, SHRM-CP

Human Resources Business Partner

Daniel Thoburn

Talent Acquisition Partner

Recent News

Portland Business Journal

Montgomery Park owners sued for $3.7M over alleged unpaid bills

2023-10-08

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