The Calvert Marine Museum is seeking a Summer Education Intern (Exhibit Interpreter) to join its Education Team. Interns engage the public and school groups through hands-on educational programs delivered in museum galleries, outdoor spaces, and aboard historic maritime vessels. The role supports curriculum-based programs related to paleontology, maritime history, and estuary biology, and assists with special events that enhance accessibility and community engagement.

Successful candidates will have strong communication and customer service skills and enjoy working with children and diverse audiences. Responsibilities include assisting with educational programs, tours, field trips, camps, and outreach activities, as well as helping ensure visitor safety and exhibit security.

Assists with school tours, youth programs, adult programs, and special events, and assists with planning and implementation of educational programs. Responsible for the security of the exhibits and the safety of the visitors. Position reports to technical supervisors

Essential Job Functions

Assists with conducting tours and programs on the lighthouses, oyster house, discovery room, marsh walk, small craft shed, and other Museum exhibits as needed.

Works with educational programs including but not limited to field trips, summer camps, and outreach programs.

Oversees security of the exhibits, conduct of visitors and general upkeep of exhibit areas.

Other Job Duties (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

Demonstrates maritime skills as needed.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Knowledge of—

Museum's three themes, i.e., paleontology, estuarine biology and maritime history.

Ability to—

Communicate effectively to large groups.
Maintain neat appearance.
Conduct tours.
Climb steep ladders.
Stand and walk for long periods of time.
Deal effectively with the public.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Training and/or Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience:

Three months working with the public.

Licenses or Certificates:

None

Special Requirements:

Subject to background investigation.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Physical Demands:

Requires long periods of standing, frequent walking indoors, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching or reaching; recurring lifting of objects up to 49 pounds.

Unusual Demands:

Subject to work evenings and weekends.

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Compensation Steps:

Pay rate: $19.04 per hour

Grade H07, Intern position, up to 40 hours per week

Calvert Marine Museum

Position closing date: February 23, 2026

Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on February 23, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on February 24, 2026.

Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@calvertcountymd.gov with as much notice as possible.

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