Careers at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

The Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary is a 1,700-acre Regional Park in southern Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The Sanctuary is operated by the county's Department of Recreation and Parks and is part of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Maryland. Thousands of visitors, school children, university students, and volunteers, along with many government resource agencies and conservation organizations, visit the Sanctuary every year to learn about and study the natural world and to participate in citizen science projects. 

Our mission is to increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation of estuarine and other natural ecosystems and their conservation through outdoor education, research, stewardship, and volunteering.

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Summer Internships

The Friends of Jug Bay and Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary support the Jug Bay Summer Internship Program. This program provides a hands-on opportunity for three undergraduate and graduate students to learn the tools of doing experiential research, no matter the subject or how simple the question.

With the guidance of a mentor, interns immerse themselves in research and education issues at Jug Bay for 12 weeks (June-August). During this time, interns learn how to design an experiment or project, apply sampling protocols, collect and analyze field data, write a report, and present their findings, as well as to promote our education goals through the development of new curriculum, film vignettes, and other education products.

 

Application Period is Now Open! 

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OPEN POSITION: Summer Camp Counselor (Temporary, Full-time hours)

 

LOCATION:  Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, 1361 Wrighton Road, Lothian MD 20711

OPEN PERIOD: Now  –  March 10, 2023 or Until Filled

BASE SALARY: $15.00 / hr (Non-negotiable)

POSITION INFORMATION: Temporary/Seasonal (up to 700 hrs) Full-Time (40 hrs/week), no benefits

WORK PERIOD: mid-May - late August 2023, with potential for annual renewal

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Main Duties

  • Plans, leads, and implements 6, week-long camp programs for children with Park Rangers and Naturalists.
  • Provides high-quality educational and recreational activities opportunities for camp participants.
  • Supervises campers and ensures their safety, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.
  • Maintains a schedule for camp participants and organizes and leads various group activities.
  • Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
  • Knows, understands, and enforces all safety guidelines and emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
  • Successful completion of various training required to conduct summer camps, including American Canoe Association Trip Leader assessments, 1st Aid, CPR, medical administration training, etc.
  • Transport children in a camp transport van.
  • Other duties as needed.

 Qualifications

  • B.S./B.A. or working toward a degree in Environmental Education, Environmental Science, Recreation, Education, or a related field; 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Google suite products, and other computer skills;
  • Must enjoy children; 
  • 2-years in a teaching setting or working with children preferred;
  • Must pass both drug and background screenings;
  • Must have a valid driver’s license;
  • Willing to work outdoors all day, under various, potentially challenging weather conditions;
  • Canoe and kayak experience is a plus;
  • Experience with delivering summer camp programs strongly preferred;
  • A demonstrated passion and commitment for the natural world is a must!

 

APPLICATION

Please send your cover letter, resume, and a current list of professional references to:
Elizabeth Sieglinger (Education Coordinator) at: rpsieg21@aacounty.org 

OPEN POSITION: Office Manager (Part-Time)

 

LOCATION:  Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, 1361 Wrighton Road, Lothian MD 20711

OPEN PERIOD: Monday October 17 – November 30, 2022 or Until Filled

BASE SALARY: $18.50 / hr (Non-negotiable)

POSITION INFORMATION: Part-Time (28 hrs/week)

WORK SCHEDULE: Wednesday, Half-Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (occasional Sundays)

Main Duties

  • Conduct general office duties: greet and orient visitors to the park, answer phones and emails, collect park admission fee, maintain supplies of maps, brochures, etc.
  • Purchase environmentally friendly office supplies and other supplies and equipment as needed.
  • Manage and submit reports for credit card, petty cash, and cash register in a timely manner.
  • Pay monthly bills and make bank deposits.
  • Process weekly payroll/time cards for Sanctuary staff.
  • Track the Sanctuary’s budget, including purchases, expenses, etc.
  • Track monthly public visitation and generate related reports.
  • Conduct and reconcile annual inventory of Sanctuary equipment.
  • Coordinate facility rentals, special events, and other contracts with outside organizations.
  • Organize and schedule meetings and appointments.
  • Train and manage office volunteers. Maintain consistent office coverage and opening and closing of park gates.
  • Assist with Sanctuary special events and programs.

 

Qualifications

  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in Business Administration or two years related experience.
  • Strong customer service, communication, and writing skills.
  • Two years of experience on budget management.
  • Proven office management, administrative, and/or accounting experience.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
  • Ability to stay on task with multiple interruptions.
  • Experience working with volunteers.
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft office suite, Google suite products, and other computer skills.
  • Physically able to assist with setting up for special programs and events. 
  • A demonstrated passion and commitment for the natural world is a must!
  • Have a valid driver’s license.

 

APPLICATION

Please send a cover letter and your resume, along with the names and contact information for three professional references to: Patricia Delgado (Park Superintendent) at rpdelg88@aacounty.org

OPEN POSITION: Maintenance Worker (Part-Time)

 

LOCATION:  Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, 1361 Wrighton Road, Lothian MD 20711

OPEN PERIOD: Monday October 31 – November 30, 2022 or Until Filled

BASE SALARY: $17.00 / hr (Non-negotiable)

POSITION INFORMATION: Part-Time (24 hrs/week)

WORK SCHEDULE: Three days per week (7:00 am to 3:30 pm)

Main Duties

  • Gate opening and closing.
  • Clean Sanctuary facilities (especially the Visitor Center), including bathrooms, floors, removal of trash and recycling, cleaning gutters, etc.
  • Mow and bush hog grass and meadows in the different Sanctuary properties.
  • Maintain Sanctuary infrastructure, which may include repairing boardwalks, minor building repairs, etc.
  • Trail maintenance, including removal of fallen and dead trees and trimming of vegetation.
  • Basic equipment and truck maintenance, including fueling of vehicles.
  • Assist with Sanctuary special events and programs (often occurring off regular working schedule).

 

Qualifications

  • At least three years of experience doing park maintenance related-work.
  • Know how to operate tractors, mowers, chainsaws, power tools, etc.
  • Have a valid driver license and be able to drive a truck with a trailer.
  • Excellent team player and work ethics.

 

APPLICATION

Please send your resume along with the names and contact information for two professional references to: Patricia Delgado (Park Superintendent) at rpdelg88@aacounty.org