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Become a St. Mary’s County Tourism Ambassador

The St. Mary's County Tourism Ambassador Program educates, inspires and empowers community anchors, and builds strong partnerships with the diverse attractions, restaurants, historically significant sites and lodging options available in the county.

The St. Mary's County Tourism Ambassador Program (SMCTAP) educates, inspires and empowers community anchors, and builds strong partnerships with the diverse attractions, restaurants, historically significant sites and lodging options available in St. Mary's County.

With your business’s involvement, you or your employee will become a St. Mary’s County expert and storyteller, empowering deeper connections with customers and visitors to your business. Participants will get direct experience in the area’s local attractions and activities, history, and hidden gems. 

We are looking for candidates who love Southern Maryland, want to become a “local” and offer insight to many new residents and visitors joining our community.  

This incredible opportunity can help boost your career by learning how to create and promote authentic, welcoming experiences for your customers. You’ll work with a diverse cohort, made up of professionals across the tourism industry, and as a team, experience exciting and fun itineraries highlighting every crevasse of the county.

Applications are currently closed.

Program made possible through support from the Rural Maryland Council's Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund

Upcoming Program Schedule

2026

October 1-31, 2026Application period open for Cohort #2
November 2-6Review applications with steering committee and VSMMD staff
November 5Qtr FAM Tour: Historic St. Mary's City (BETA & Cohort 1)
November 9-13Cohort #2 Acceptance Notifications
December 9Cohort #2: Orientation and Education Session (9a-1p)

2027

February 5Qtr FAM Tour: More Details to Come

Learn more about how you or your business can participate below!