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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/23/16

Applications Due07/07/16

Vacancy ID31005

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleEnvironmental Educator / PRA5

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $12.53 to $12.53 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rensselaer

Street Address 1 Schodack Island Way

City Schodack Landing

StateNY

Zip Code12156

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor of Science degree in biology, environmental studies, education, interpretation, or related field strongly preferred.
- Candidate must have prior experience working with the public and leading groups.
- Good writing, speaking, and organizational skills are preferred.
- Candidate must have the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly manner.
- This position requires the candidate to be available weekends, holidays and occasional evenings.
- A New York State driver’s license is required.

Duties Description - Facilitate and organize summer and fall events and programs. Provide environmental educational programming for park visitors and special interest groups.
- Structure all programs around the site-specific themes of local history, wildlife, geology, forest ecology, and the Hudson River ecosystem.
- Expand already existing programs and events to engage a wider variety of audiences.
- Develop programming suited to special interest groups that attract visitors for weekend or overnight stays at the campground. This unique programming will attract audiences for topics such as learning to kayak, guest speakers, workshops, and crafting events.
- Work with the Audubon Society of the Capital Region, local sportsmen’s clubs, DEC, and local colleges to facilitate professional collaboration of park research, stewardship, and events.
- Create high quality and effective posters, press releases, mailings, and other media that publicizes and promotes park activities.
- Weekly update the park’s Facebook pages and websites to expand the reach of park promotional materials and build online communications and interest.
- Collect and manage photo release forms for events.
- Complete and submit monthly report outlining previous month’s programs, attendance, and list upcoming programs. Also keep an up to date Excel spreadsheet of program attendance for long-term statistics.

Additional Comments This position runs through November 2nd.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name John Lowe

Telephone 518-732-0187

Fax

Email Address John.Lowe@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street PO Box 7

City Schodack Landing

State NY

Zip Code 12156

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.nysparks.com. Please forward your application and resume, if available, to John Lowe, Schodack Island State Park, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, PO Box 7, Schodack Landing, NY 12156. If you have any questions please call John Lowe at 518-732-0187 or e-mail at John.Lowe@parks.ny.gov.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe his or her experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

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