Howard County, MD

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Salary: $16.00 - $26.00 Hourly Location : Columbia, MD Job Type: Contingent Job Number: 9985 - 12312025-03 Department: Recreation & Parks Opening Date: 01/02/2026 Closing Date: 6/22/2026 12:00 AM Eastern POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION Provide support to the Recreation Services Supervisor (Manager) for community outreach, teen programs, camps, and special events. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Maintaining a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances, and other communication opportunities. • Assist with the planning and implementing of county wide middle school & high school leisure classes. • Nurture new and existing relationships with collaborative partners. • Provide direct leadership to camp or class programs. • Assist in marketing programs. • Maintain accurate inventory and deliver program supplies and materials. • Market, assist with registration and track attendance. • Must be able to complete County van driving training and operate a County van. • Must be able to transport supplies from warehouse to program sites, distribute fliers and materials, and move/lift up to 50 pounds. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Recreation Manager. • Includes evening and weekend hours. MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Must be at least 18 years old. Coursework in education, recreation, sports management, child psychology or related studies. PREFERRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE: Strong knowledge of recreation programming and the ability to multi-task. Communicate well verbally and in a written manner; knowledge of overall program policies and procedures; possess strong organizational and computer skills in Word, Excel and Publisher. Possess excellent public relations skills. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Bilingual Preferred. RATE OF PAY: Salary commensurate with education and experience. Level I: Less than one (1) year experience in specialized skilled area. Level II: Includes two (2) years of professional experience in public speaking, community outreach and youth programming. Level III: Includes three (3) years or more of professional experience, specialized education & training in public speaking, community outreach, and youth programming. Level I - $16.00-$18.00 (Paraprofessional) Level II- $18.00-$22.00 (Paraprofessional) Level III - $22.00 - $26.00 (Professional) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS Valid Class C driver's license along with a copy of driving record. 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 (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/). 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. 01 Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The submitted electronic document must outline accurate dates to include (month and year) in association with each work history entry. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all pertinent experience in your application to include, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other such work history that is applicable to the position for which you wish to be considered. Descriptions of duties that state "see resume" will negatively impact your candidacy as resumes cannot be substituted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will not be contacted for clarification or additional information. • I have read and understand the language outlined above. 02 Describe your experience working with teens in active, high-energy environments (e.g., camps, recreation programs, coaching, youth groups). What specific roles did you hold and what responsibilities did you lead? 03 Our teen camps run full 9-hour days and involve rotating between sports/fitness, arts & crafts, music, and gaming activities. What skills or experience do you have in these areas, and how would you keep teens engaged throughout a long day? 04 Being relatable and culturally aware is essential for connecting with diverse teens. What current teen trends, games, music, or social interests are you familiar with, and how would you incorporate them into a positive, structured camp environment? 05 Are you available June 22 - August 7, 2026? • Yes • No 06 I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts. • I have read and understand the language outlined above. 07 I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false, erroneous, and/or misleading information may result in elimination from the hiring process and termination of employment if hired. • I have read and understand the language outlined above. Required Question