What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks and Recreation Aide 4 - Nature Museum Assistant Coordinator - Harriman State Park position at New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation?
Duties Description
Under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Nature Museums, the employee 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. The successful candidate will receive training in outdoor education.
Nature Museum Duties
There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.
Additional Comments
OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Closing Date/Time: 05/01/25
Under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Nature Museums, the employee 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. The successful candidate will receive training in outdoor education.
Nature Museum Duties
- Design, 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 patrons of all ages.
- As assigned by the coordinator, the employee 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 employee will maintain a safe and welcoming environment by establishing and cultivating a collaborative and respectful relationship with the regional staff and coordinator.
- Perform light facility maintenance.
- Maintain a safe, professional, and welcoming environment.
- Duties may be performed in different areas of a very large park.
- Adhere to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.
There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.
Additional Comments
OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
- A current college student or graduate in Environmental Science/Studies, Natural History, Science Education, Outdoor/Environmental Education, Ecology or related field.
- Experience in a nature center or nature education may be substituted for the above.
- Working knowledge of local flora and fauna.
- Ability to handle and collect small animals.
- Knowledge of video production along with the ability to be creative is preferred but not required.
- Applicants must possess a strong work ethic, be flexible and eager to try new adventures.
- Applicants must be willing to work in an area with limited telephone communication and internet.
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Closing Date/Time: 05/01/25
Salary : $18 - $18
