Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleParks and Recreation Aide 2 - Outdoor Education - Taconic Region
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $17.62 to $17.62 Hourly
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Interpretive Program Assistant, SG-17, and in cooperation with the Horticultural Technician 2, SG-12, the Parks and Recreation Aide 2 (Outdoor Education Assistant) will be responsible for performing the follow duties, including but not limited to:
• Maintain the site’s educational vegetable garden including planning, planting, weeding, harvesting, and general maintenance.
• Conduct school and community programs.
• Assist with design, implementation, budgeting, and tracking data for new and existing outdoor garden-based programs.
• Coordinate with various program partners, including schools.
• Prepare, order, maintain, and organize materials for programs.
• Coordinate food donation program including scheduling volunteers, harvesting, packing, delivering, and tracking weekly food donations to food banks in Columbia and Greene Counties.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of the site and its trails to effectively conduct tours, lead hikes, assist patrons, and support onsite programs.
Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualification per Civil Service.
See additional comments for operational needs.
Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must have the ability to work with children.
• Must be able to perform light to medium physical labor.
• Must be able to complete physical gardening tasks, including planting, weeding, and harvesting.
• 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.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons.
• Must possess experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• One year of experience in agriculture, horticulture, or environmental education. One year of relevant college courses can be substituted.
BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a seasonal employee is entitled to, based on their time worked with the agency:
• New York State Retirement Plan Membership Eligibility
• Health Insurance and Vacation/Sick/Personal Time Off eligibility after a period of service.
• Tuition Assistance Programs
Learn more about our benefits for seasonal state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Taconic Regional Headquarters
9 Old Post Rd
Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the operational needs for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud.”
Your application must be received by March 23, 2026 and submitted via email to taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Vacancy ID 211615 - PRA2 Outdoor Ed – Clermont SHS” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the operational needs. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the operational needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.