AddressAgency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Park & Recreation Aide 5 (Seasonal Educator)
Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade Hourly
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $19.27 to $19.27 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Labor Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Wednesday-Sunday (May vary due to special events and programs. Must work holidays as needed)
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Nassau
Street Address Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center
150 Bay Parkway
City Wantagh
State NY
Zip Code 11793
Minimum Qualifications There are no Civil Service minimum qualifications. Qualifications for each seasonal position are based on operating needs and vary based on the assigned work location and job title.
Duties Description Duties include but not limited to:• Conduct environmental education programs by leading interpretive walks and teaching lessons.• Assist in marine science-based programming with partners.• Conduct building tours as needed.• Lead programs involving a touch tank with local aquaria.• Assist in feedings, exercise and cleanings of animals and their tanks.• Complete roving programs throughout Jones Beach State Park• Assist in research, writing and producing educational and promotional materials.• Clean and maintain facilities, equipment, and exhibits.• Greet visitors, special guests, students, and others and provide information on the building and exhibits.• Operate the cash register and keep track of purchases and receipts.• Collect fees (cash, check, credit card) while maintaining accuracy at all times• Communicate with the public in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner in person, over the phone, and via email correspondence.• Perform general clerical duties.• Load, carry, or unload material of varying weights and sizes as required• Perform other park-related duties as assigned.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:The candidate for this position must work well under pressure, be a self-starter, multitask, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. • Experience with computers and good typing/computer skills are preferred. • Must have the ability to understand and carry out directions, including written instructions. • Must be reliable, flexible, and willing to work in a team setting. • Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner under stressful conditions. • Must have the ability to speak in front of groups. • Ability to do simple math such as add, subtract, multiply and divide.• Ability to work in a high-pressured, fast-paced setting.• Ability to stand for long periods of time.• Ability to read, understand and interpret written and/or verbal material and instructions.• Must be flexible and willing to cover holidays, and special events as required to provide operational coverage.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Hayden Uresk, Environmental Educator
Telephone
Fax
Email Address jbenc@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center
150 Bay Parkway
City Wantagh
State NY
Zip Code 11793
Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at: https://parks.ny.gov/employment.Please forward your application and resume, if available to: Attn: Hayden Uresk, Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center, 150 Bay Parkway, Wantagh, NY 11793 or to jbenc@parks.ny.gov. Please include “Park & Rec Aide 5” in the subject line.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.
