Parks and Recreation Aide 5-7 (Seasonal Park Environmental Education)

Duties Description

• Employee will help plan, prepare, teach, and evaluate public and private in-person environmental education and stewardship programs, under the direction of permanent education staff. There will be a focus on early childhood education.

• Employee will provide excellent customer service to patrons by answering questions and disseminating information.

• Employee will prepare program material; materials will be kept organized; employee will help transport program materials to and from regional sites.

• Employee will perform field work to support environmental education programs and park stewardship which may include both participating and leading volunteers in community science programs, weeding, clean-ups, and invasive species removals.

• Employee will help educators develop social media content, design temporary exhibits, and create other content as needed.

• Employee will assist with operations and horticulture work 1-2 days a week, such as: removes trash, cleans facilities, patrols park, remove weeds, provide patrons with information about park

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.

• 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

VACANCY LOCATIONS

• NYC Regional Office (Manhattan)
Harlem State Office Building, 163 W. 125th Street, 17th Floor, NY, 10027

• Gantry Plaza State Park (Queens)
409 47th Rd, Long Island City, NY 11101

• Marsha P Johnson State Park (Brooklyn)
90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11211

• Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park (Manhattan)
679 Riverside Drive, New York City, NY, 10031

• Roberto Clemente State Park (Bronx)
301 West Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must be willing to work outdoors and, in all weather, conditions.
• Must be available to work a varied schedule, including weekends, holidays, and nights. The schedule will generally be Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:30pm but may be shifted for special events.
• Must be willing to handle and provide care for live animals including fish and invertebrate species.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be willing and able to speak publicly to diverse audiences.
• Fluency in Spanish or a second language is preferred.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Experience in the field of environmental education preferred.
• An environmental or education related degree is preferred.
• Experience working with children 0-10, or experience in an education setting preferred.
• Experience with social media, graphic design, public speaking and communication, leadership, and/or cartography preferred.
• 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).
• Must be willing to travel to NYS Parks throughout the NYC Region and the 5 Boroughs (vehicle will be provided from host site).
• Must possess 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.

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

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• New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

• 518-474-0453

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