Education & Program Coordination Assistant (Park and Recreation Aide 2)
Education & Program Coordination Assistant (Park & Recreation Aide 2)
LOCATION:
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
125 Phelps Way
Pleasantville, NY 10570
PAY RATE:
$17.11 hourly
SCHEDULE:
40 hour workweek (schedule varies)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No Minimum Qualifications per Civil Service
A well-qualified candidate will have one of the following:
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in environmental education programming
• 6 months to 1 year of college study in natural science, natural resources, or environmental education.
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Environmental Education Assistant, the Education & Program Coordination Assistant’s duties include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting with developing new programs and content; planning and preparing teaching aids by researching and producing educational and promotional materials.
• Planning and leading educational programs, interpretive walks, and stewardship events in all weather conditions; demonstrating strong presenting abilities and effective communication skills among a diverse population of visitors.
• Coordinating with Preserve staff and educators from outside the park to conduct and administer programs.
• Managing program scheduling, ticketing, public inquiries, and other event-related communications.
• Publicizing events by creating monthly newsletters, calendars, flyers, and other advertisements; Assisting with community outreach and help develop social media content.
• Arranging lessons for field trips from schools and local organizations for a wide range of ages and groups.
• Acquiring and maintaining specimens and other teaching materials for programs, managing collections and exhibits.
• Cleaning, repairing, and maintaining equipment as needed.
• Assisting supervisors and managers by preparing reports; training and supervising employees and volunteers; and performing other administrative tasks to support programs and park operations.
• Working closely with volunteers, the community, and vendors to ensure New York State Parks’ mission to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities is always met.
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.
• Must be willing to report to other facilities if operationally necessary.
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