AddressAgency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Park & Recreation Aide4/Nature Museum Assistant Coordinator
Occupational Category Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade Hourly
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $18.49 to $18.49 Hourly
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Labor Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Variable
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 Regional Nature Museums/Harriman State Park
2300 Seven Lakes Drive
City Southfields
State NY
Zip Code 10975
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. Applicant must have experience with animal care and/or education.
Duties Description 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: 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. Will 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; and 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. Learn more at: YouTube, Regional Museums Website, or by visiting us on Facebook
Additional Comments Experience with outdoor education, museum/nature center work, or DEC project WET/WILD trainings preferred. 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, and be an independent, productive and responsible individual. Candidates 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Chris O'Sullivan
Telephone
Fax
Email Address chris.osullivan@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street 2300 Sevel Lakes Drive
City Southfields
State NY
Zip Code 10975
Notes on Applying 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.
