Show Place Arena/Prince Georges Equestrian Center Event Help
Salary
$16.00 - $23.64 Hourly
Location
Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Type
Seasonal
Job Number
EH.26
Department
PGC Parks and Recreation
Division
Arts and Cultural Heritage Div
Opening Date
07/17/2026
Closing Date
10/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Show Place Arena/Prince Georges Equestrian Center is a multipurpose facility owned and operated by The Maryland- National Capital Park & Planning Commission. Part-time opportunities are located at The Show Place Arena/Prince Georges Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, Md. Work hours are flexible and include evenings, nights and weekends.
Salary range of $16.00/hour - $23.64/hour depending on position and experience.
For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince George's County Parks and Recreation, please contact Brenda Miller at Brenda.Miller@Pgparks.com.
Examples of Important Duties
Opportunities Include:
FOOD SERVICE
(1) Food Service Aide (Concessions)
Prepares concessions stands for events.
Operates, monitors and cleans all food service-related equipment, including cash registers.
Maintains stock areas.
Follows all safety and security procedures involving individually entrusted cash and inventories.
Properly completes forms pertaining to the reporting of sales and cash tendered.
Must be able to work evenings and/or nights, including weekends.
Must be able to stand for long periods and remain focused in a busy and hectic environment.
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
(2) Food Service Worker (Production & Service)
Assists with the preparation of food items by slicing, chopping, grating, cleaning, mixing, etc.
Serves food following established food portion control standards
Maintains the operational readiness of facilities and equipment; sets up counters, steam tables, serving lines, and serving utensils
Maintains safe and sanitary conditions in cooking, serving and general work areas; cleans facilities and equipment, washes, sanitizes, stores pots, pans, and kitchen utensils. Removes refuse from specified area.
Assists in stocking and storing food service items. Keeps records pertaining to daily operations, food production, consumption and inventory
Operates a variety of kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, toasters, fryers, mixers, etc.
Must be able to work evenings and/or nights, including weekends.
Must be able to stand for long periods and remain focused in a busy and hectic environment.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
GUEST SERVICES
(1) Parking Attendant (/Traffic Control/Grounds Maintenance)
Directs and gives parking instructions to public.
Gives public general information pertaining to an event.
Secures parking areas including locking gates.
Sets up barricades as needed. Maintains parking areas for public safety.
Additional duties may be assigned as needed
Must be able to work evenings and/or nights, including weekends.
Must be able to stand for long periods and remain focused in a busy and hectic environment.
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
OUTDOOR/EQUESTRIAN OPERATIONS
(1) Grounds Maintenance Assistant
Grounds maintenance includes cleaning horse stalls, removing trash from the grounds and parking lots, and assisting with general building and grounds maintenance (including mowing, weeding, trimming, and snow removal).
Additional duties include assisting with ring drags and supporting Arena event setup and teardown.
Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to work evenings and/or nights, including weekends.
This position may include hands-on opportunities to operate equipment such as a Bobcat, backhoe, and tractor with attachments.
(2) Horse Show Grounds Technician
Performs all duties of the Grounds Maintenance Assistant in addition to having a Class B - Commercial Driver's License.
Assumes leadership responsibilities and oversee staff in the absence of the supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Supplemental Information
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.
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 accommodation 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
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 benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.
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Are you at least 18 years of age?
Required Question
Employer The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
Address 6611 Kenilworth Ave
Riverdale, Maryland, 20737
Website https://www.mncppc.org/jobs