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PARKS INTERN
Worcester County Government —Snow Hill, MD
- $24.89 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Basic math
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Human Resources Intern
Worcester County Government —Snow Hill, MD
- $24.89 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Internship- Communications
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- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Marketing
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Word processing
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PARKS INTERN

Worcester County Government -
Snow Hill, MD

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time | Internship
$24.89 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Credit union membership
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Basic math
Employee relationship building
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Worcester County Internship Opportunities

DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS

JOB TITLE: PARKS INTERN (180 HOURS)

COMPENSATION: GRADE 16/STEP 1 $24.89 HOURLY

WORK LOCATION: WORCESTER COUNTY RECREATION CENTER, 6030 PUBLIC LANDING ROAD

SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 WITH TRAVEL TO SURROUNDING WORCESTER COUNTY
AREAS

WORK SCHEDULE: HOURS WILL VARY, AVERAGING APPROXIMATELY 10–20 HOURS PER WEEK. SCHEDULE WILL

INCLUDE WEEKDAYS, EVENINGS, AND WEEKENDS BASED ON DEPARTMENTAL NEEDS,
INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS, AND SCHOOL SCHEDULE

APPLICATION PERIOD: UNTIL FILLED

JOB SUMMARY: Under the immediate supervision of the Parks Superintendent, an Intern will gain a variety of
firsthand experiences in the field, including sports field maintenance, turf management, athletic facility
operations, park grounds maintenance, facility management, daily operations, maintenance planning, special
projects, conservation, special events, grant funding, and recreation.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Safety-sensitive position subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing
Possession of a valid driver’s license, and a motor vehicle history with less than 4 points (MD).
Successfully pass pre-employment background check

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Apply knowledge and skills obtained in the classroom to a real-life work environment
Assist in conservation efforts of nature Parks throughout the county, to include maintenance plans for

shrubs, trees, turf, and flowers using best practice techniques

Assist with athletic field preparation, including dragging infields, lining/striping fields, mowing patterns,

edging, and field layout

Assist with turf maintenance practices such as aeration, overseeding, fertilization, irrigation monitoring, and

seasonal field preparation

Support maintenance of sports complexes, outdoor parks, and related athletic facilities/fields
Assist with grant applications, supporting documents and record keeping
Assist with Part Time scheduling to ensure tournaments and special events are adequately staffed
Assist with purchasing of needed supplies, equipment, tools, etc.
Assist with Recreation Department requests, special events and programming needs to include set-up,

break-down, man hours, field preparation, etc.

Complete assigned tasks accurately and by established deadlines
Establish and maintains harmonious working relationships with co-workers, elected or appointed officials,

and the public using tact, discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism

Comply with the safety programs, procedures, training, fire drills, COOP plans, etc.
Ensure confidentiality of information and records and complies with record retention schedule
Comply with the Worcester County Government Personnel Rules & Regulations and safety programs
Perform all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Possession of a valid driver’s license
Enrollment within a college or university with an emphasis in Recreation & Parks, Park Management,

Outdoor Education, Turf Management, or Public Administration

Strong interest in sports field maintenance and athletic facility operations
Valid driver’s license and driving record of less than 4 points (MD)
Basic math skills required
Basic knowledge of groundskeeping and maintenance
Basic knowledge of the operation and function of tools, equipment, and vehicles used in the construction

and maintenance of parks operation

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; read street signs; keep records and logs; complete written

forms; and to communicate effectively with the public

Ability to perform duties independently and as part of a team
Ability to perform manual physical labor including frequent walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying

heavy objects

SAFETY ANALYSIS
(Rarely (<5% of the time), Occasional (5-25% of the time), Frequent (25-75% of the time); Constant (<75% of
the time)
Ability to perform manual physical labor including frequent walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying
heavy objects up to 60 lbs. Heavy Work - Constant viewing and lifting over 10lbs; Frequent talking, hearing,
carrying, pushing, pulling, lifting and moving of objects over 25lbs; Occasionally over 60lbs. Known hazards
include risks associated with impacts, heat, chemicals, and sharp objects. Work environment involves
everyday risks typical of such places as parks, playgrounds, and swimming pools. Environment may also
involve exposure to adverse, inclement weather conditions.

Worcester County Government Benefits Information

Worcester County Government offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including
medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, retirement plans, and much more! To
learn more details about our full range of benefits, please view our Benefits Guide at
Worcester_Guide_2025.pdf.

Paid Time Off

Full time employees can accrue up to 248 hours of paid time off in the first year of employment
starting on the first full pay period. This includes up to 80 hours of vacation, up to 120 hours of sick,
and up to 48 hours of personal leave. The accrual for vacation increases after 6 years and 11 years.
Unused vacation and sick leave can be rolled over annually as outlined in the policy details. Full
time employees are granted 15 paid holidays in calendar year 2026.

Medical Benefits

Full time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account(s), and
AFLAC voluntary plans on the first day of the month after date of hire. Please visit our on-line
Benefits Guide at the link above for additional details about the plans, co-pays, and premiums.

Full time employees are eligible for county paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance on
the first day of the month following six months of employment.

Retirement

All employees budgeted for 500 hours, or more will automatically participate in Maryland State
Retirement effective on the date of hire, if not already retired from a Maryland State Retirement
system. All employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan that offers pre-tax
and ROTH contribution options. The county provides a $1 for $1 match of employee’s contributions
up to a maximum of $1,500 per fiscal year as outlined in the plan documents.

Part Time Employees

Part time employees are eligible to participate in the deferred compensation plan on the first day of
the month after date of hire. Part time employees are eligible to earn 1 hour for every 30 hours
worked of sick leave (up to 64 hours). Sick leave can be taken after a 106-day waiting period.

Extras for All Employees

All employees are eligible to use the Fitness Room at the Worcester County Recreation Center at no
cost. All employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program that provides telephone
consultations and up to 3 face-to-face visits per year. All employees are eligible for SECU credit
union membership.

For more information, please view our Benefits Guide at Worcester_Guide_2025.pdf or call
Human Resources at 410-632-0090.

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