Outdoor/Environmental Educator

POSITION INFORMATION

Agency: Office of Parks, Recreation, & Historic Preservation

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Temporary (Sept-Dec with potential for extension)

SCHEDULE

Workweek: Variable

Hours per week: 40

WORKDAY

From: 8:00 AM

To: 4:30 pm

LOCATION

County: Putnam

City: Cold Spring

State: New York

Zip Code: 10516

JOB SPECIFICS

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-year college degree in Life/Earth Science, Nature Interpretation, Environmental Studies, Outdoor Education, or related field
• Experience teaching elementary children in formal or informal settings preferred
• Strong interest in and commitment to environmental stewardship
• Ability to work as a positive team member both independently and as a team
• Current first aid and CPR certification is desirable
• Must be able to hike and lead groups through forested areas with varying degrees of slope and terrain

Duties Description include but are not limited to:

• Design, plan, and instruct small group environmental, recreation, and Project Adventure activities
• Develop new educational programming, including content, teaching props, visual guides, and crafts to augment learning
• Develop and coordinate programs for classes and the public
• Develop and conduct interpretive programs within the regional state parks when necessary
• Develop social media posts and educational videos
• Assist with animal care

Additional Responsibilities

• Help with food service (i.e., Foodservice for visiting groups, Fahnestock Winter Park, and Canopus Beach Concession)
• Participate in pre- and post-program activities
• Assist in program closing (i.e., inventory, storage of equipment, and general clean up)
• On a limited basis provide cabin supervision
• Attend staff meetings
• Assists in daily operations and maintenance of facilities.

BENEFITS

• Housing Provided
• CSEA Union benefits possible (vision and dental)
• NYS Retirement & NYS Deferred Compensation
• NYS Health Insurance

To Apply:

Complete an NYS OPRHP Employment Application, available in all park offices or online at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdf. Please submit an application and/or resume to [email protected]. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact feel free to email us at [email protected]