Seasonal Nature Museum Educators (8)

The following seasonal vacancy is announced in the Palisades Region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation:

TITLE:  Park & Recreation Aide 5      

HIRING RATE:  $13.84/hour, 40 hours/week, schedule varies and may include evenings, weekends & holidays. Free housing in a rustic cabin to share with another nature museum educator. Responsible for your own meals, transportation, laundry & housekeeping.  Internet and cell phone capabilities are limited. 

LOCATION:  Regional Nature Museums, Harriman State Park, New York (Tiorati, Stahahe, Kanawauke, Twin Lakes)

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:  Temporary/Seasonal Start Date: June 13, 2022 End date: August 19, 2022

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  Under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Nature Museums, the incumbent will codirect a nature museum in Harriman State Park. They will perform, design, construct, maintain and interpret living and static exhibits for a small nature museum; conduct museum tours and nature programs for children; maintain a safe and welcoming environment where all people are valued and encouraged; establish and cultivate a collaborative and respectful relationship with the other staff and Coordinator; perform light facility maintenance; and dress appropriately, report to work punctually and work diligently. Incumbent will receive training in outdoor education, including but not limited to Project Wet and Project Wild. Duties may be performed in different areas of a very large park. Knowledge of video production and creative abilities are a plus.  Learn more at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8UKWiyX7Fi11o1GdlZrM5g/ https://sites.google.com/view/regional-nature-museums/home , https://www.facebook.com/RegionalNatureMuseums/

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  A current college student or graduate in environmental science/studies, natural history, science education, outdoor/environmental education, ecology or related field. Experience in nature center or nature education may be substituted for the above. Working knowledge of flora and fauna, ability to work with youth of diverse backgrounds, and ability to handle and collect small animals. Applicants must possess a strong work ethic, be flexible and eager to try new adventures. Applicants need to provide evidence that they have the ability to work in an area with limited telephone communication and internet, and be an independent, productive and responsible individual. 

OPERATING NEEDS:  Candidates must be physically able to perform medium physical labor and to work with staff in a collaborative environment. Applicants must be at least 19 years of age; have a valid driver's license, and be available to work weekends and holidays. Strict Covid 19 guidelines must be maintained at all times. Transportation within the park is the responsibility of the applicant, and mileage is not reimbursable. 

How to apply:

To Apply: Complete a NY State OPRHP Employment Application (available in all park offices or online at http://nysparks.com/employment/park-employment.aspx). Submit electronically along with your resume and cover letter, including three work references with addresses, phone numbers and/or email addresses to MaryLynne Malone regionalmuseumspipc@gmail.com. 845-234-5025 weekends and after 4:30 pm weekdays. Applications are reviewed as received. 

“Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.”

Posting Date: 1/24/2022                        Application Deadline: 4/1/2022

Harriman State Park Regional Nature Museums are under the direction of Trailside Museums and Zoo. 

Trailside is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation & Palisades Interstate Park Commission.