Employment
Positions:
Environmental Literacy Assistant –This position is posted to create a pool of candidates. Eligible candidates will be contacted as positions become available at this location.
Water Safety Instructor – This position is posted to create a pool of candidates. Eligible candidates will be contacted as positions become available at this location.
Summer Jobs – 2025 positions are now open!
Chesapeake Conservation Corps Member– Applications are now open!
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Environmental Literacy Assistant
Division:
Environmental Literacy & Outdoor Education
Position Summary:
Assists the Environmental Literacy and Outdoor Education staff in the needs of the outdoor education programs. Work involves supporting program through assisting with instructional and facility needs and operations. This includes preparation of materials, outdoor instruction, participating in staff development activities and helping with upkeep of educational displays. Work is planned and implemented under the direction of the Coordinator of Environmental Literacy and Outdoor Education and the professional staff.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Instructs and implements lessons as a part of the Environmental Literacy field experience.
- Assists the Outdoor Education Teacher Specialist and Outdoor Educator with parent in-services.
- Organizes the set up and break down of necessary equipment and materials needed for instructional programs and activities.
- Assists in developing instructional materials and activities for use in the outdoor education program.
- Directs and oversees dining hall meal procedures to assure proper meal atmosphere and behavior.
- Assists parents and teachers with instructional activities and programs as assigned.
- Maintains tree nursery and native plant gardens as a part of the environmental and outdoor education center.
- Assists with aquaculture maintenance.
- Assists with upkeep of databases and administrative duties.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made on request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education:
Associate’s Degree. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Preference of course work and/or studies in environmental education, environmental management, outdoor education, elementary or secondary education, recreation or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work as a team member and show patience when working with students, teachers, administrators, fellow employees, parents, volunteers and the general public.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse population.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Google Suite-Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms preferred). A minimum score on pre-employment assessment is required.
Salary Range:
$18.50/hour
Location:
Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center
975 Indian Landing Rd. Millersville, MD 21108
To apply for this position, Click this link and follow instructions to “Apply Now”
For more information, contact Jason Toraldao at (410) 222-3822 or email: jtoraldo@aacps.org
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Division:
Environmental Literacy & Outdoor Education
Position Summary:
Serves as Water Safety Instructor for Anne Arundel County’s 5th grade Water Ready program. Duties include “in water” instruction established by the curriculum, supervision of the students at all times while in the pool area, completion of individual Skills Achievement Reports, the care and maintenance of materials of instruction. Work is planned and implemented under the direction of the Coordinator of Environmental Literacy and Outdoor Education and the professional staff.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Serves as a water safety instructor in the implementation of skill development as outlined in the Water Ready Curriculum and Staff Handbook.
- Completes student skill testing and evaluation form for each student in her/his group or class.
- Works cooperatively with all school personnel and parents involved in the program.
- Maintains the pool and in some cases the operation of the pool as per the regulations established by Anne Arundel County Health Department, Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center and/or the pool to which assigned.
- Attends staff meetings and in-services as scheduled.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made on request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Current lifeguard certification which includes first aid and CPR.
- Must hold a current Anne Arundel County lifeguard license.
- Pool operator’s license is preferred.
- Teaching experience in the classroom, aquatics or physical education preferred.
- Water Safety Instructor certificate is preferred.
- Ability to work as a team member and show patience when working with students, teachers, administrators, fellow employees, parents, volunteers and the general public.
- Ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
Salary Range:
Beginning salary based on certifications.
Location:
Arundel Olympic Swim Center in Annapolis, MD
Hours generally 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Monday – Friday.
To apply for this position, Click this link and follow instructions to “Apply Now”
For more information, contact Heather McCarthy at (410) 222-5855 or email: hhmccarthy@aacps.org
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How to Apply:
- Senior and junior counselors:
- Apply HERE
- Counselors in Training (CIT) applications will be open soon at AACPS.org/summer.
(CITs will apply through the AACPS summer program portal)
Division:
Environmental Literacy & Outdoor Education
Position Summary:
Serves as temporary staff for Outdoor Education summer camp programming.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Help to facilitate a safe and active environment for summer campers K-12th grade (ages of campers dependent on each specific camp)
- Encourage and practice environmental stewardship
- Supervise day and/or overnight activities
- Organizes the set up and break down of necessary equipment and materials needed for activities
- Directs and oversees dining hall meal procedures to assure proper meal atmosphere and behavior
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made on request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Junior Counselor & Counselor-in-Training Age Requirements:
For elementary school camps, Junior Counselors must be at least 16 years of age and CIT’s must be at least 15 years of age.
For middle school camps, Junior Counselors must be at least 18 years of age and CIT’s must be at least 16 years of age.
Senior Counselor Age Requirements:
All Senior Staff must be 21 years of age or older.
** Teachers from Anne Arundel County that enjoy leading campers in a variety of outdoor activities are encouraged to apply for Senior Counselor Positions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work as a team member and show patience when working with students, fellow employees, and parents
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations
- Ability to spend extended time outdoors
- Aquatic staff must have a current A.A. Co. lifeguard and pool operator’s license. Water Safety Instructor recommended. Canoeing and small craft safety experience is helpful.
Stipend Range:
Senior Counselor Stipend: $30/ hr
Junior Counselor Stipend: $15/hr
Aquatic Staff Stipend: dependent on position and certifications held.
For all camps, the counselor-in-training (CIT) position is an unpaid training position.
Location:
Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center
975 Indian Landing Rd. Millersville, MD 21108
2025 Dates
Swim Camp Elementary School week 1: June 23-26
Swim Camp Elementary School week 2: June 30- July 3
Camp Arlington Echo Middle School Overnight: July 7-11
Camp Arlington Echo Elementary Overnight: July 14-17
Camp Arlington Echo Elementary Day Camp: July 21-24
For more information contact:
Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center
975 Indian Landing Road, Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3822
(if applying for Art or Spanish Camps, please contact the Art Office (410-222-5449) or the World Classical Languages Office (410-222-5424)
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Chesapeake Bay Trust Climate Corps Programs
Looking to break into the environmental field and launch your career? Looking to make a difference and create change? Or know a young person who is? Young professionals gain experience, crucial career skills, a support system, and key connections within the environmental field through the Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps and Maryland Climate Corps programs.
These Climate Corps programs place young people, ages 18-25, with organizations across the state of Maryland for a term of stipend-supported service. During the program, young professionals receive experience managing projects and programs, leadership and professional development training, mentorship, a support network of young professionals, and other skill-building. Positions offered by the Host Organizations are in the fields of environmental restoration, community engagement, climate change, environmental education, sustainable agriculture, energy conservation, and forestry.
The Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps is a one-year term of stipend-supported ($33,280) service that places young people (Corps Members) with nonprofit organizations and government agencies to serve full-time in the environmental field. The Chesapeake Bay Trust anticipates placing ~50 Corps Members with Host Organizations for a year of service beginning on August 19th, 2025.
The Maryland Climate Corps is a 9.5-month term of service that places young people (Fellows) with nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and government agencies to serve full-time in the environmental field. Fellows receive the equivalent of $15 per hour and are eligible to receive a $6,000 completion award. The Chesapeake Bay Trust anticipates placing a minimum of 40 Fellows with Host Organizations for a 9.5-month term of service beginning September 10th, 2025.
This year Arlington Echo is one of the many potential Host Organizations for the 2025-26 Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps and Maryland Climate Corps service year. If successfully matched with Arlington Echo, you would work with one of our grade level programs: Kindergarten Trees are Terrific, 1st grade monarch butterflies, 4th grade Arlington Echo, or 6th grade Chesapeake Connections.
Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps activities include:
- Managing monarch garden schoolyard habitats
- Learning horticulture skills to assist in growing of native pollinator plants
- Engaging students in planting of monarch butterfly gardens
- Engaging students through direct field experiences
Maryland Climate Corps activities include:
- Engaging students through direct field experiences in local parks and restoration sites
- Leading classroom based outreach programs focused on climate change
- Developing lesson material to support the Chesapeake Connections Middle School Program and Trees are Terrific Kindergarten Program.
- Engaging directly in stormwater restoration projects
- Assisting in providing teacher professional development opportunities
- Managing student climate data
- Opportunity to engage in special projects such as exploring issues of invasive species, propagation of native plants, diamondback terrapins or helping schools achieve green school status.
Young people may choose to apply to one or both programs depending on desire and eligibility. Applications for the Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps and/or Maryland Climate Corps must be submitted through the Trust’s online system by March 6th, 2025 at 4:00 pm. To learn more and apply visit: (CCCC) https://cbtrust.org/chesapeake-climate-corps/apply/members/ or (MCC) https://cbtrust.org/maryland-climate-corps/apply/fellows/
For any questions about the Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps contact Haley Rost hrost@cbtrust.org or 410-974-2941, ext. 119 or Jaren Baluyot jbaluyot@cbtrust.org or 410-974-2941 ext. 103.
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