Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark and Recreation Seasonal Positions – Nassau County

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $17.06 to $24.13 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Hours and schedule vary and may include nights and weekends. Part-time schedules are available.

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 Nassau

Street Address To Be Determined

City To Be Determined

StateNY

Zip Code11550

Job Specifics

Duties Description It's never too early to start planning for summer employment! Seasonal employees are typically employed between Memorial Day and Labor Day (may vary based on location). Park and Recreation Aides can work in many different areas within a park or historic site, including:

- Park Offices

- Park and Trail Maintenance, Groundskeeping, and Landscaping

- Pools and Beach areas

- Historic Site Tours, Visitor Areas, and Gift Shops

- Nature Centers- Sanitation and Cleaning

- Golf Courses and Pro Shops

- Patron Assistance...and more!

Many park regions also employ a limited number of seasonal trades people, recreation specialists, and other specialized roles.

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Preferred qualifications:

Qualifications for each seasonal position are based on operating needs and vary based on the assigned work location and job title.

Additional Comments Current hourly salaries for Park and Recreation Aides range from $17.06 to $24.13 per hour, depending on location, the type of work available, and the applicant's experience.

WORK LOCATIONS IN NASSAU COUNTY:

Bethpage State Park

Hempstead Lake State Park

Jones Beach State Park

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park

Trail View State Park

Valley Stream State Park


BENEFITS:

This position has the option to join the NYS Employees’ 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 have 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 Personnel

Telephone

Fax

Email Address longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Belmont Ave

City West Babylon

State NY

Zip Code 11704

 

Notes on ApplyingIf 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 https://parks.ny.gov/regions/long-island/default.aspx.


Please forward your application and resume, if available, to:

- LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov

- Use the subject line “Seasonal Employment 2025 Nassau - (add Park Name)”

Specify the park that you are interested in:

Bethpage State Park

Hempstead Lake State Park

Jones Beach State Park

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park

Trail View State Park

Valley Stream State Park


POSTING DATE: April 30, 2025 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: June 13, 2025

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency