New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Manhattan; Queens; Brooklyn; Bronx, New York, United States
Apr 30, 2024
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service. Duties Description • Incumbent 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 Additional Comments 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 is eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage. There is opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time & service requirements has been met. Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including: • Paid Time Off: o PEF and CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays. o M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays. o PEF and M/C: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development. • Health Care Benefits: o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • Additional Benefits: o New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership o NYS Deferred Compensation o Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds o Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) o Paid Parental / Family Leave 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. Closing Date/Time: 05/14/24