Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleEnvironmental Educator Intern (SUNY Climate Corps/Park & Recreation Aide 4-6)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $19.04 to $21.57 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Niagara

Street Address Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Education Center

316 Prospect Street

City Niagara Falls

StateNY

Zip Code14303

Job Specifics

Duties Description Duration: May-September 2026 (flexible start & end date)
Location: Niagara Falls State Park
Hours: 9am-5pm (flexible hours and days)
Undergraduate pay rate: $19.04/hour
Graduate pay rate: $21.57/hour

The SUNY Climate Corps intern will work as part of the regional Interpretive Team to enhance visitor experience by providing safe and enjoyable interpretive opportunities in the state parks of Niagara and Erie Counties. This will be done through public and requested programs, special events in and out of state parks, and the daily interpretive programming at Niagara Falls State Park and along the Niagara Gorge.

Job duties:
• Educate visitors during group and routine public programming including into and along Niagara River and Gorge.
• Naturalist at Large and Roving Naturalist at Niagara Falls State Park and gorge parks.
• Work with Interpretive staff in planning enhancements to programs to elevate Climate Science education.
• Work with Interpretive staff in designing education station focused on Climate Science education.
• Participate in outreach events including fairs, festivals, expos, etc.

Minimum Qualifications Qualifications
There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.

See additional comments for operational needs.

Additional Comments This internship is only open to currently enrolled SUNY students.

Operational Needs:
• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree at a SUNY institution in environmental education, forestry, environmental science, ecology, natural resources management, or related discipline
• Candidate must be self-motivated, able to initiate projects and tasks, have good time management and organizational skills, and effectively work with others.
• Candidate 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.

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

How to Apply

Name Angelina Weibel

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nysparks.climatecorps@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Niagara Falls State Park

316 Prospect Street

City Niagara Falls

State NY

Zip Code 14303

 

Notes on ApplyingThe internship is only open to currently enrolled SUNY students. Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a cover letter, resume and confirmation of full-time SUNY enrollment (transcript or enrollment letter) to:
nysparks.climatecorps@parks.ny.gov
Please include "Niagara" in your subject line.

Applications will be accepted until March 9, 2026.



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