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  • Parks and Recreation Aide 4 - Intern (Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park)

    Oyster Bay, New York United States New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Full Time From $18.49 to $18.49 Hourly Mar 29, 2025
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    New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

    The 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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    Job Description

    Duties Description

    Park and Rec Aide 4 (intern) is a full-time, seasonal position that assists in maintaining special gardens and collections at the arboretum.
    Duties include, but are not limited to:
    • Planting, pruning, mulching, watering, and weeding plant beds
    • Installation of indoor and outdoor horticultural displays
    • Special garden renovations
    • Performing other related duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

    Preferred qualifications:
    Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Botany, Environmental Science, or a related field.

    Additional Comments

    OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
    • Must possess strong organizational and critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently or on a team.
    • Must be able to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time outside and lift up to 50 lbs.

    BENEFITS:
    This position has the option to join the NYS Employees’ 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 have been met.

    Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

    Closing Date/Time: 04/20/25
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