Butterfly Exhibit Assistant Manager

Salary: $18.80 Hourly Location : Wheaton, MD Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: BEAM.26 Department: MC Parks Division: Horticulture Frstry and Env Ed Opening Date: 02/03/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Description Montgomery Parks is currently seeking Butterfly Exhibit Assistant Managers for a live butterfly exhibit at Brookside Gardens. Staff care for plants, butterflies, and provide customer service to visitors inside the Conservatory at Brookside Gardens, a public horticulture display garden located in Wheaton, Maryland. This is an eight-month part-time position with a 30-hours/week schedule, including all weekends and holidays and two weekdays per week. The ideal candidate is energetic, enthusiastic about plants and insects and enjoys interacting with a wide variety of people. The Horticulture, Forestry, and Environmental Education (HFEE) Division contributes to the preservation and maintenance of our parks' natural and cultural resources. Brookside Gardens is one of our Park's public gardens, displaying horticultural exhibits that are designed, installed, and maintained using ecological landscape practices as a model and inspiration to more than a million visitors per year. Our public gardens offer a wide variety of educational programs for children and adults are planned to excite curiosity and encourage lifelong learning, with the vision of mobilizing residents of Montgomery County as dedicated stewards of the natural world. We welcome applicants who reflect the diversity of our community and can help us become a more inclusive garden for staff and visitors alike. Visit our website to learn more about the work of the HFEE Division: And to learn more about Brookside Gardens: For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Montgomery County, please contact mcp-parkscareers@Examples of Important Duties What the job will involve: Responsible for opening and closing the Exhibit Performs daily tasks such as watering, grooming plants, weeding, and keeping walkways clean. Assist visitors with ticket purchase and check-in. Direct and work with volunteers who assist with plant maintenance. Equally involved with people management and exhibit operation. Trains and work with Volunteer Docents provide a meaningful and informative visitor experience. Inform visitors respectfully of rules and permit requirements as needed to ensure compliance. Provides accurate interpretive information about butterflies and the exhibit to visitors. Responds in a positive and helpful manner to visitors' requests for information or services. Receives, examines, mounts, monitors, and releases live butterflies according to USDA permit requirements. Monitors and replenishes supplemental nutritional sources for live butterflies. Assists in the proper sanitization and disposal of exhibit materials and dead insect Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or GED. One year of customer service experience Applicants must be at least 18 years or older Preferred Qualifications: Previous horticulture experience in a greenhouse or conservatory. Previous experience of handling insects or other live animals. Previous experience with interpretation, teaching, or public speaking/engagement Important Skills and Characteristics Ability to accurately follow detailed instructions for a wide variety of tasks. Punctual and reliable. Strong communication, leadership, and customer service skills. Ability to comfortably address groups in a pleasant but authoritative manner. Capable of working in hot, humid environments. Knowledge of or willingness to learn plant and insect identification, greenhouse control systems, disease and pest recognition. Attention to detail and record keeping capabilities. Ability to safely operate tools and equipment. Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team. Supplemental Information May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. Working conditions The work environment is inside a glass Conservatory with exposure to temperature extremes such high heat and humidity and cold damp conditions. Must be able to perform strenuous work, stoop, bend, stretch, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds. Supplemental Information This position is not eligible for benefits. A fingerprinting and background investigation will be completed prior to hire. Additional duties and full list of Job Description available upon request. 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, 415 parks and over 37,000 acres of park land that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC metro area. Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available: The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION 2026 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR SEASONAL INTERMITTENT EMPLOYEES The following information is a summary of benefits extended to all Seasonal employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). This is for informational purposes only and is subject to change. 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. This equates to 1,560 hours over a 12-month period. If and when you are eligible for benefits, you will receive notification directly from the Health & Benefits Office. Eligible Employees Pay 35% of the health insurance plan premium and The Commission Pays 65%. Medical Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan UnitedHealthcare Select Plan (EPO) Prescription: CVS Caremark Prescription Plan Other Benefits Credit Union Sick Leave Benefits This summary is intended to highlight some of the benefits offered by the M-NCPPC. It is not an all-inclusive agreement and is subject to change. For a more detailed description of benefits, please see the appropriate benefits brochure, service agreement or manual. For more information, contact The Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694. 01 Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-06