Park & Recreation Aide 4/Nature Museum Assistant Coordinator
The following seasonal vacancy is announced in the Palisades Region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Nature Museums, the incumbent will serve as one of two co-directors at a nature museum in Harriman State Park, while also providing program support and assistance to the coordinator.
Nature Museum duties include:
- Design, create, 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 children of all ages.
Assistant coordinator duties as assigned by the Coordinator, the incumbent will:
- Serve as a resource to the other museum staff by providing exhibit feedback, education programming assistance, and overall support where needed.
- Assist the coordinator in pre-season set-up and planning, as well as post-season cleanup.
The incumbent will:
- 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;
- Dress appropriately, report to work punctually and work diligently.
Incumbent will receive training in outdoor education.
Duties may be performed in different areas of a very large park. Knowledge of video production and creative abilities are a plus.
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
OPERATING NEEDS: .
- Applicant must have experience with animal care and/or education.
- Applicant must have experience with outdoor education, museum/nature center work, or DEC project WET/WILD trainings preferred.
- Applicant must have 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 must be willing work and live in an area with limited telephone communication and internet
- Applicant must be an independent, productive and responsible individual.
- Applicant must be physically able to perform medium physical labor and 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.
Transportation within the park is the responsibility of the applicant. Work-related mileage within the park will be reimbursed.
To Apply: Complete a NY State OPRHP Employment Application (available in all park offices or online at Palisades Region (ny.gov)). Submit electronically along with your resume and cover letter, including three work/professional references with addresses, phone numbers and/or email addresses to Chris O’Sullivan at Chris.Osullivan@parks.ny.gov Applications are reviewed as received.