Administrative/Office Assistant- Online

July 29, 2026

Seasonal Administrative Assistant Are you an attention-to-details person who also enjoys creative projects? Do you want to help people of all ages connect to nature? We are currently seeking a Seasonal Administrative Assistant to assist with the daily operations of Maydale Nature Classroom.

This role will assist with answering patron inquiries via email and phone, updating the Maydale website & Google Business pages, assist with budget tracking, assisting with program registration and refunds, creating original program fliers and bulletin boards to help promote Maydale Nature Classroom's programs. This position is part-time, year-round, with flexible hours and check-in meetings that occur during a Monday Friday schedule. The ideal candidate is available 2 5 hours a week to assist with administrative tasks.

The schedule of specific dates and times is flexible based on the needs of the site and availability of the candidate.

Maydale Nature

Classroom is owned and operated by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Maydale Nature

Classroom provides interpretive programming for the public, schools, and special groups. Maydale specializes connecting community members with one another and the natural world! The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner.

Behind the vast and diverse Montgomery County Department of Parks system is a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, 420 parks, and over 37,000 acres of park land that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington DC area.

Administrative Assistance

Creates promotional program fliers using the Montgomery Parks Canva account Uses VSI to assist patrons with registrations, refunds, and purchases Works with the Lead Naturalist to assist customers by checking the Maydale Nature Classroom email inbox Updates Google Business with programs and events Updates the Maydale Website when needed Site Assistance Ensures indoor and outdoor spaces are clean, organized, and safe for visitors at the start and end of each day. A positive attitude, strong initiative, and exemplary customer service skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word Previous experience in data entry Ability to communicate in another language is a plus.

High School

Diploma or GED. Two (2) years of experience in Customer Service May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. Works in Outdoor and Indoor Settings, may be exposed to inclement weather and outdoor hazards Occasional weekend work may be scheduled to assist with special events We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you. The following information is a summary of benefits extended to all Seasonal employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC).

Limited

Benefits for Seasonal Employees Health Insurance Plans You are eligible for specific health insurance benefits if you worked, on average, 30 hours per week during your first 12 months of employment or from October 3rd to October 2nd each subsequent period following your first 12 months of employment. If and when you are eligible for benefits, you will receive notification directly from the Health & Benefits Office.