Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 5 - 6 (Seasonal Park Educator)

Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $20.45 to $21.57 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable. Seasonal (August 2026 - December 2026), 40 hours per week.

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

Location

County New York

Street Address Multiple locations. See Additional Comments for locations

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10027

Job Specifics

Duties Description The incumbent of the position will work across multiple OPRHP NYC locations. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Plan, prepare, teach, and evaluate public and private in-person environmental education and stewardship programs at multiple parks throughout the region, under the direction of permanent education staff. There will be a focus on early childhood education.
• Provide excellent customer service to patrons by answering questions and disseminating information.
• Prepare program material; materials will be kept organized; the incumbent will help transport program materials to and from regional sites.
• Perform field work to support environmental education programs and park stewardship which may include both participating and leading volunteers in community science programs, weeding, clean-ups, and invasive species removals.
• Help educators develop social media content, design temporary exhibits, and create other content as needed.
• Assist with operations and horticulture work 1-2 days a week, such as: removes trash, cleans facilities, patrols park, remove weeds, provide patrons with information about park.

Minimum Qualifications NO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS TITLE PER CIVIL SERVICE.

Additional Comments WORK LOCATION:
The incumbent of this position will work across multiple OPRHP NYC locations, including but not limited to:
NYC Regional Office (Manhattan)
Gantry Plaza State Park (Queens)
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (Brooklyn)
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park (Manhattan)
Roberto Clemente State Park (Bronx)

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• At least one year of professional experience, preferably in the field of environmental education; or one year of college study with a specialization in natural science, natural resources, or environmental education
• Applicants must have a high school diploma; a bachelor’s degree in the fields mentioned above is preferred but not required
• Experience working with children ages 0-10
• Applicants must have a valid, unrestricted license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State
• Applicants must be willing to work outdoors and, in all weather, conditions
• Applicant must be available to work a varied schedule, including weekends, holidays, and nights. The schedule will usually be Tuesday – Saturday but may be shifted for special events
• Applicant must be willing to handle and care for live animals including fish and invertebrates
• Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be willing and able to speak publicly to diverse audiences.
• Applicants must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Applicants must enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Applicants must have experience in or demonstrate willingness to learn the following programs: Instagram, Eventbrite, Canva, G Suite, Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams), ArcMap, Adobe Suite (specifically Illustrator, Acrobat)
• Applicants must be willing to travel to NYS Parks throughout the NYC Region and the 5 Boroughs (vehicle will be provided from host site)
• Bilingual a plus


BENEFITS:
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.

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address NYCVacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building

163 West 125th Street, 17th floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:

If you feel you meet the agency's operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. The employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward these three required items by email to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov.

Application information should be emailed to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office at nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov. You must include “P&RA 5-6 - NYC Regional Seasonal Educator” in the title of your e-mail for consideration. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

All 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 agency's operating needs.