Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleEnvironmental Intern (SUNY Climate Corps/PRA 4-6)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $18.49 to $20.94 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 20-37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Tompkins

Street Address 105 Enfield Falls Rd

City Ithaca

StateNY

Zip Code14850

Job Specifics

Duties Description Duration: May/June – September 2025 (flexible start & end date)
Hours: Typically between 8am – 5pm, variable weekly schedule, may include weekend days and holidays. 20 – 37.5 Hours per week.

Overview

Sustainability stewards will:
•Support efforts to minimize the amount of waste that parks send to the landfill by encouraging recycling, composting, reduction, and re-use.
•Conduct & train staff on waste audits, carry out waste infrastructure surveying, conduct staff and visitor education, and assist with other sustainability programs.
•Report to a regional supervisor for field work and receive guidance from the OPRHP Sustainable Operations team based in Albany, work closely with State Parks in the region, and engage with external partners.

Job Duties
•Coordinate and lead waste audits across the region with facility staff and volunteers.
•Conduct waste infrastructure surveying in the field.
•Travel as needed, primarily within the region, to carry out sustainability projects.
•Provide training to park staff and vendors on recycling and composting best practices and other waste diversion topics.
•Work with environmental educators to educate park visitors about recycling and composting by conducting visitor surveys, leading programs, staffing event tables, etc.
•Assist with other sustainability initiatives in the park or region as needed.
•Write a final report with a summary of the pilot, lessons learned, and recommendations for adopting strategies at facilities.

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Minimum Qualifications Current SUNY undergraduate or graduate student, pursuing a degree in environmental policy, conservation, engineering, sustainability, or similar discipline.
•Knowledge of waste management, circular economy, waste audits, composting, and/or recycling.
•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.
•Must be physically able to perform medium physical labor.

Additional Comments This internship is only open to currently enrolled SUNY students.

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

How to Apply

Name James Brophy

Telephone

Fax

Email Address James.Brophy@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 105 Enfield Falls Rd

City Ithaca

State NY

Zip Code 14850

 

Notes on ApplyingThe internship is only open to currently enrolled SUNY students. Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a cover letter, resume and confirmation of full-time SUNY enrollment to James.Brophy@parks.ny.gov AND Sustainability@parks.ny.gov by June 10, 2025. Please include “FLX Sustainability Steward” in the email subject line.

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