Job description
Description
• Are you passionate about creating inclusive experiences that engage diverse populations?
• Do you have experience coordinating programs events and ensuring they are accessible to all participants?
• Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues, teammates and partnering organizations to create engaging, inclusive programs?

If this sounds like you, The Montgomery County Department of Parks (Montgomery Parks) is the place you want to be! We are currently seeking a dynamic, creative, highly organized Inclusive Program and Event Coordinator.

Montgomery Parks is part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. Montgomery Parks has a career staff complement of over 800 employees, 419 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.

There is a team focused on program access and inclusion for people of all ages and abilities. The Inclusive Programs and Events Coordinator will assist in leading the Montgomery County Department of Parks in embracing inclusion and accessibility for people of all ages. Go to our website to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/accessibility

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: 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, ****** orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Please Note: The pay range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Examples of Important Duties

What the job will involve:

Program Development and Support
• Effectively plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate leisure programs such as social clubs, recreational activities, and adaptive sports for adults aged 50+ as well as for individuals of all ages with various disabilities.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of special and commemorative events.
• Support various collaborative and partnership opportunities with community organizations.
• Develop creative marketing and promotional strategies.

Administration, Human Resources and Fiscal Management
• Provide exceptional customer service and respond effectively to internal and external customers; collaborate with outside community groups.
• Recruit, train and schedule the work of qualified volunteers and staff to be placed in appropriate work programs and coordinate work schedules to effectively and efficiently meet demands for programs
• In collaboration with the Parks Foundation, solicit sponsorships and grants to support the longevity of new programs.

Important Skills And Characteristics
• Knowledge of Therapeutic Recreation, Adaptive Recreation, or related field.
• General knowledge of disabilities and disability characteristics.
• General knowledge of legislation and regulations affecting individuals with disabilities (i.e., Americans with Disabilities Act).
• Experience in developing and implementing leisure programs and events.
• Strong project management skills; organize work efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to solve complex problems involving many variables.
• Ability to develop creative marketing and promotion strategies.
• Possess strong public relations skills.
• Ability to work with highly confidential documents and data while ensuring confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills, superb written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and make effective presentations to large groups.
• Respond immediately and effectively to crisis situations.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with a Parks Department or other government organization.
• Skills and proficient in MS Office, collecting and reporting data, preparing presentations, researching, document control and performing other computer functions for data management and retrieval.
• Ability to communicate in another language a plus.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy or any related field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in therapeutic recreation or closely related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.
• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is preferred.
• A valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's licenses must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of the position.
• Obtain and maintain all applicable certifications.
• Pass Commission medical examination.

Supplemental Information

Class Specification: Senior Therapeutic/Inclusion Specialist - 2026

Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!

Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities

available: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/

May be subject to medical, drug and ******* testing.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: 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, ****** 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.