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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 7 - Environmental Education Assistant (CLAY PIT PONDS)

Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $24.13 to $24.13 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable. Seasonal – September through December, 40 hours per week. Possible extension dependent on funding and operational need.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Richmond

Street Address 2351 Veterans Road West

City Staten Island

StateNY

Zip Code10309

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Park Manager, the Environmental Educator 1 and the Regional Environmental Educator 2, the Environmental Education Assistant will:
• Help prepare, teach, and evaluate public and private environmental education programs.
a. Design and lead monthly public programming.
b. Help lead school field trips.
• Staff the Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center, providing friendly and courteous customer service to all visitors, proactively greeting them to educate them about the Interpretive Center and Park Grounds.
• Develop lesson plans and create program material. Keep materials organized and help maintain inventory and purchasing lists.
• Assist in running the social media pages for Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve: create posts, schedule content, answer messages.
• Assist with designing and distributing event flyers, writing Eventbrite listings, and creating other promotional material.
• Design public volunteer stewardship projects and lead community science events; coordinate with stewardship and park management teams to lead private volunteer events for corporate entities and non-profit groups.
• 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.
• Provide occasional support at large festivals region-wide and represent 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.
• Collaborate with the Regional Environmental Education Team to administer a cooperative and consistent Regional Environmental Education Program.
• Assist Regional Environmental Education Team with programs and events at other NYC Region facilities as needed.
• May be assigned other duties as needed.

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 OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Applicants must have at least one year of professional experience, preferably in the field of environmental education
• Applicants must have a high school diploma; a bachelor’s degree in natural science or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Applicants must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
• Applicants must be willing to work outdoors and in all weather conditions.
• Applicants must be available to work a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays. The schedule will usually be Tuesday – Saturday, 8:45am – 5:15pm 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 have experience working with children ages 0-10.
• Applicants must enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Applicants must have experience in or demonstrate willingness to learn the following programs: Facebook, Instagram, Eventbrite, Adobe Express, G Suite, Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams).
• Applicants must be willing to travel to NYS Parks throughout the NYC Region and the 5 Boroughs.
• Bilingual is a plus.


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.

Name Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address NYCVacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building

163 West 125th Street, 17th floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:

If you feel you meet the agency's operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. The employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward these three required items by email to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov.

Application information should be emailed to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office at nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov. You must include "P&RA 7 - Environmental Education Assistant - CLAY PIT PONDS" in the title of your e-mail for consideration. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

All persons are invited and encouraged to apply.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the agency's operating needs.