Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

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

Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $20.45 to $24.13 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable. Seasonal (May 2024 to October 2024), 40 hours a week, 20 weeks total.

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

Location

County New York

Street Address Multiple locations, see Additional Comments for locations

City To Be Determined

StateNY

Zip Code10031

Job Specifics

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.

How to Apply

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 “Park & Rec Aide Seasonal Ed" and the park location(s) where you are seeking employment 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.