Montgomery County Recreation TeenWorks Employment Program

Internship Title: TeenWorks Employment Program

‍Organization: Montgomery County Recreation

‍Location: Montgomery County, MD (placements across Recreation, Afterschool programs, Communications, HR, Finance, and other county departments)

‍Type: Paid

‍Eligibility: Must be a Montgomery County resident and current high school student; must be available to work a full year in the program

‍Application Deadline: Spring/Summer: January 2–March 30; Fall/Winter: August 1–November 30

‍Program Dates: Full-year commitment. Maximum hours vary by grade — up to 350 hours for 9th graders and 200–300 hours for 10th–12th graders. Schedule varies by site and can include weekdays, evenings, or weekends

Overview

TeenWorks places Montgomery County high school students in paid public sector and nonprofit roles throughout the county, with mentorship from career professionals. Participants get job readiness training and ongoing skill-building workshops alongside their placement.

Day-to-day work varies by site and can include creating promotional materials, conducting market research, maintaining park grounds, organizing program activities, delivering surveys, providing customer service, and helping set up events.

To apply, complete the employment application when the posting becomes available. For questions, contact the TeenWorks team at 240-777-8080 or teenworks@montgomerycountymd.gov.