Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 6-7 (Assistant Environmental Educator)

Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $21.57 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. Long Term Seasonal. 40 hours a week

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 Shirley Chisholm State Park

950 Fountain Ave/1750 Pennsylvania Ave

City Brooklyn

StateNY

Zip Code11239

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Environmental Educator 1, the Deputy Park Director or Park Admin team. The Environmental Education Assistant will:
• Help prepare, teach, and evaluate public and private environmental education programs at Shirley Chisholm State Park. This includes:
a. Design and lead monthly public programming.
b. Help lead school field trips that focus on hands on science and nature-based learning.
• Develop lesson plans and create program material. Keep materials organized and help maintain inventory and purchasing lists.
• Run the social media page for Shirley Chisholm State Park: create posts, schedule content, answer messages.
• Assist with designing and distributing event flyers, event registration, and creating promotional material.
• Design public volunteer stewardship projects and lead community science events; coordinate with stewardship and park management teams to lead volunteer events.
• 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.
• Assist in facilitating weekly kayak tours, learn-to-kayak, and learn-to-fish programs during the summer season.
• Occasional support at large region-wide festivals, programming at other state parks in the region, and representing 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.

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.

• Experience with social media, graphic design, public speaking and communication, leadership, and/or cartography.

• 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:
• 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.
• Applicants must be willing to work outdoors and in all weather conditions
• Applicants must be available to work a varied schedule, including weekends, holidays, and nights. The schedule will usually be Tuesday – Saturday, 8:00am – 4:30pm 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 enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Applicants 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).
• Applicants must be willing to travel to NYS Parks throughout the NYC Region and the 5 Boroughs (vehicle will be provided)


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 EEA - Shirley Chisholm" 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.