Parks & Recreation Aide 7 - Assistant to the Director
- Salary: From $23.43 to $23.43 Hourly USD Hourly
- Salary Top:23.4323
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
- Parks and Recreation
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Job Description
Duties Description
The selected candidate will provide administrative support to the Director of the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center, serves as a liaison between the Center and various Parks departments (Revenue, Purchasing, Admin, Storehouse), manages office operations, and supports the front desk as needed.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Assist the Director by scheduling all meetings and managing their Outlook calendar.
• Maintain the Center’s calendar, in collaboration with the Education Team.
• Coordinate external room rentals and associated event logistics.
• Oversee all revenue collected from fee-based programs, input data into State financial systems, and generate weekly reports.
• Purchase all office supplies and program materials, using a state-issued procurement card (p-card).
• Generate and maintain purchasing and budget reports.
• Organize and maintain digital program files and confidential personnel files.
• Complete travel vouchers and arrange travel for Director and staff as needed.
• Assist with organizing events, lectures, and rotating exhibits.
• Answer patron inquiries, phone calls and emails in a professional and timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.
Preferred Qualification: a bachelor’s degree or a High School degree and three years of administrative work experience.
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.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Adobe preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Must possess strong organizational and critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently or on a team.
BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System. Is eligible for health insurance, dental, and vision coverage. Opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave after time & service requirements have been met.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Closing Date/Time: 04/15/25 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Show moreThe mission of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.
From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York's 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you!
New York's state parks... With all there is to see and do, how will you spend your time?
NEW YORK STATE IS KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARKS!
Come work with us, and...
- Be a part of the premier park system in the United States - with more than 250 state parks, historic sites, golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, marinas, trails, and museums and nature centers.
- Work in some of the most beautiful, scenic, and historic places New York State has to offer.
- Make a tangible impact on your community. Parks are for everyone, and all are welcome here: People of every age, ability, color, or creed belong here – without exceptions – yourself included! People of every kind come visit us in order to have experiences – and at OPRHP, we get to be part of these special times in truly meaningful ways. See how you can make a difference as a part of Team OPRHP!
State parks and historic sites are staffed by a core of permanent employees who work year-round to maintain these precious resources. During the peak of our operating season (May through September) the permanent staff is supplemented by several thousand seasonal employees who work to ensure that our patrons have a positive and safe experience when visiting our sites.
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