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Parks and Recreation Aide 3 - Nature Museum Educator - Harriman State Park (7 positions)

New York State Civil Service • Stony Point, NY • 6h ago

NY HELP No

Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Parks and Recreation Aide 3 - Nature Museum Educator - Harriman State Park (7 positions)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade Hourly

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $18.19 to $18.19 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 40 hrs/wk; Variable schedule which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays Start Date: June 15, 2026 - August 21, 2026

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rockland

Street Address Harriman State Park Regional Nature Museums

800 Kanawaukee Road

City Stony Point

State NY

Zip Code 10980

Duties Description Under the supervision of the coordinator, the Nature Museum Educator will educate the public through exhibits, tours, and programs offered by the museums. The successful candidate will receive training in outdoor education. Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:- Design, maintain, and interpret living and static exhibits for a small nature museum.- Collect and care for native reptiles, amphibians, and fish under the direction of zookeeping personnel from Trailside Museums & Zoo. - Conduct museum tours and nature programs for patrons of all ages.- Maintain a safe, professional, and welcoming environment.- Establish and cultivate a collaborative and respectful relationship with museum staff and coordinator.- Perform light facility maintenance.- Duties may be performed in different areas of a very large park.- This position involves medium physical labor. - Adhere to the agency's Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.

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.- Knowledge of video production and creative abilities is preferred but not required. - A current college student or graduate in Environmental Science/Studies, Natural History, Science Education, Outdoor/Environmental Education, Ecology or related field. - Experience in a nature center or nature education may be substituted for the above. - Working knowledge of local flora and fauna.- Ability to handle and collect small animals.- Applicants must possess a strong work ethic, be flexible and eager to try new adventures. - Applicants must be willing to work in an area with limited telephone communication and internet.- Must be available to work weekends and holidays.BENEFITS:This position has the option to join the NYS Employee's 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 has been met.

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

Name Ryan Gerbehy

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Ryan.Gerbehy@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Bear Mountain State Park

3006 Seven Lakes Drive

City Bear Mountain

State NY

Zip Code 10911

Notes on Applying Complete a NY State OPRHP Employment Application, available in all park offices or online. Submit electronically along with your resume and cover letter, including three work/professional references with addresses, phone numbers and/or email addresses to Ryan Gerbehy at Ryan.Gerbehy@parks.ny.gov. Applications are reviewed as received. https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdf All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

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