Join our team! We value our employees, volunteers, and students highly; and offer plenty of opportunities for continued professional development, participation in cross-agency initiatives, leadership, and innovation. All this while thriving in a beautiful, historic waterfront county with great schools and cultural amenities. Experience why Health Officer Dr. Meena Brewster says, “St. Mary’s County is the perfect place to learn, serve, and lead in public health!”
Learn more about life in St. Mary’s County
- Visit St. Mary’s
- Recreation and Parks
- St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce
- St. Mary’s County Public Schools
- Learn about Leonardtown
Job Openings
St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), an equal opportunity employer, is currently recruiting for the following positions:
Date Posted
Job Announcement
Closing Date
April 10, 2024
April 10, 2024
April 10, 2024
April 12, 2024
April 24, 2024
April 24, 2024
April 24, 2024
April 26, 2024
“Continuous Selection Pool” postings indicate categories of positions that are more frequently available with the health department. A position in this category may not be currently available at the St. Mary’s County Health Department; however, in order to be considered for such a position when it does become available, candidates must have applied through the “Continuous Selection Pool” posting.
Public Health Junior Fellowship Pilot
The Public Health Junior Fellowship will allow St. Mary’s County high school and college students to learn about community health issues during the academic year while building their leadership skills. The 2024 pilot of the fellowship program takes place March-June and will help inform the development of the future year-long fellowship experience. Selected junior fellows will engage with health department programs for youth and young adults, guide future health department initiatives geared towards their age group, and coordinate a peer group in their respective schools to promote health and wellness in the larger community.
Student Internships
Are you interested in a career in public health? SMCHD works closely with local academic institutions to provide an opportunity for interested students to have hands-on experience in the field of public health. Complete the Student Internship Application Form. Applicants that meet internship requirements will be contacted for an interview.
The following internships are currently available; however, applications are accepted throughout the year and candidates may submit an application with their area of interest at any time:
College Students
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Internship
Closing Date
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High School Students
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Internship
Closing Date
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Volunteers
Volunteers have the power to “inspire by example.” Volunteers both encourage those they help and motivate others to serve. All volunteers must submit a completed Volunteer Application and pass a background check. Email completed applications directly to smchd.hr@maryland.gov.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
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For more information about job and volunteer opportunities, call SMCHD’s Office of Human Resources at 301-475-4280
To learn about and apply for jobs in Maryland state government and the St. Mary’s County Health Department, please visit jobaps.com/MD. More information on state benefits and working for the Maryland Department of Health is available from the Office of Human Resources.