Park Recreation Aid 3 - Seasonal Educator (Peebles Island State Park

  • New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
  • Cohoes, New York
  • Jul 23, 2024
Full Time Education and Training Parks and Recreation
  • Salary: From $17.66 to $17.66 Hourly USD Hourly
  • Salary Top: 17.6617 USD Hourly

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in developing and presenting programs to school-age groups and community groups
• Experience with social media, public speaking and communication and/or leadership

Duties Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Environmental Educator, the selected candidate will assist with educational programming, as well as routine maintenance of the park

As a Parks and Recreation Aide 3, job duties may include but are not limited to,
• Developing, evaluating and presenting materials to the public.
• Recruiting, training, and supervising interns and volunteers
• Monitoring projects in the state park.
• Organizing, conducting, and teaching a variety of recreational activities
• Providing administrative activities to support programs.
• Cleans, repairs, and maintains facilities, equipment, and exhibits.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.
• Ability to climb stairs and walk and stand for prolonged periods including over uneven terrain while interacting with the public.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Will be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• May be required to travel to other parks to assist with environmental educational programming.
• Must be able to complete and pass mandatory first aid and staff training, including but not limited to CPR/AED, etc.
• Must be capable of basic computer operation.

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

Closing Date/Time: 08/05/24

Base Pay

17

Job Address

Cohoes, New York United States View Map