Parks and Recreation Aide 6-7 (Assistant Environmental Educator)
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Brooklyn, New York
United States
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Posted:
Apr 17, 2025
- Salary: From $21.57 to $24.13 Hourly USD Hourly
- Salary Top:21.5724
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Education and Training
- Environmental Services
- Parks and Recreation
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Job Description
Duties Description
Under the supervision of the Environmental Educator 1, the Deputy Park Director or Park Admin team. The Environmental Education Assistant will:
• Help prepare, teach, and evaluate public and private environmental education programs at Shirley Chisholm State Park. This includes:
a. Design and lead monthly public programming.
b. Help lead school field trips that focus on hands on science and nature-based learning.
• Develop lesson plans and create program material. Keep materials organized and help maintain inventory and purchasing lists.
• Run the social media page for Shirley Chisholm State Park: create posts, schedule content, answer messages.
• Assist with designing and distributing event flyers, event registration, and creating promotional material.
• Design public volunteer stewardship projects and lead community science events; coordinate with stewardship and park management teams to lead volunteer events.
• Collect community science and wildlife monitoring data; submit all pertinent permits and data to collection source.
• Assist in supervising summer seasonal park educators and Student Conservation Association members.
• Assist in facilitating weekly kayak tours, learn-to-kayak, and learn-to-fish programs during the summer season.
• Occasional support at large region-wide festivals, programming at other state parks in the region, and representing NYS Parks at tabling events outside of the agency.
• Perform in field work to support stewardship and park operations as needed; provide excellent customer service to patrons by answering questions and disseminating information.
Minimum Qualifications
NO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS TITLE PER CIVIL SERVICE.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma.
• One year of professional experience, preferably in the field of environmental education; or one year of college study with a specialization in natural science, natural resources, or environmental education.
• Experience with social media, graphic design, public speaking and communication, leadership, and/or cartography.
• Enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Experience working with children from infancy through age 10.
• Spanish language communication skills are helpful, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in natural science, natural resources, or environmental education.
Additional Comments
OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Applicants must be willing to work outdoors and in all weather conditions
• Applicants must be available to work a varied schedule, including weekends, holidays, and nights. The schedule will usually be Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:30pm but may be shifted for special events.
• Applicants must be willing to handle and care for live animals including fish and invertebrates.
• Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be willing and able to speak publicly to diverse audiences.
• Applicants must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Applicants must enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Applicants must have experience in or demonstrate willingness to learn the following programs: Instagram, Eventbrite, Canva, G Suite, Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams), ArcMap, Adobe Suite (specifically Illustrator, Acrobat).
• Applicants must be willing to travel to NYS Parks throughout the NYC Region and the 5 Boroughs (vehicle will be provided)
BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Closing Date/Time: 04/30/25 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Show moreThe mission of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.
From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York's 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you!
New York's state parks... With all there is to see and do, how will you spend your time?
NEW YORK STATE IS KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARKS!
Come work with us, and...
- Be a part of the premier park system in the United States - with more than 250 state parks, historic sites, golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, marinas, trails, and museums and nature centers.
- Work in some of the most beautiful, scenic, and historic places New York State has to offer.
- Make a tangible impact on your community. Parks are for everyone, and all are welcome here: People of every age, ability, color, or creed belong here – without exceptions – yourself included! People of every kind come visit us in order to have experiences – and at OPRHP, we get to be part of these special times in truly meaningful ways. See how you can make a difference as a part of Team OPRHP!
State parks and historic sites are staffed by a core of permanent employees who work year-round to maintain these precious resources. During the peak of our operating season (May through September) the permanent staff is supplemented by several thousand seasonal employees who work to ensure that our patrons have a positive and safe experience when visiting our sites.
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