Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleEnvironmental Educator Intern (SUNY Climate Corps/Park & Recreation Aide 4-6)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $19.04 to $21.57 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 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 Clinton

Street Address Point Au Roche State Park

19 Camp Red Cloud Road

City Plattsburgh

StateNY

Zip Code12901

Job Specifics

Duties Description Duration: May-September 2026 (flexible start & end date)
Location: Point Au Roche State Park, Plattsburgh, NY
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (variable days)
Undergraduate pay rate: $19.04/hour
Graduate pay rate: $21.57/hour

Environmental Educators connect park visitors of all ages to the natural world. This may be through programs such as guided hikes, lectures, family-friendly activities, and various outdoor recreation opportunities. It might also be through the creation of exhibits or written materials for visitors to the Nature Center.

Job duties:
• Develop and present public programming in the areas of environmental education, outdoor recreation, ecology, wildlife viewing, nature awareness, arts, and early childhood education.
• Greet visitors and disseminate information regarding park events, amenities, and rules and regulations to the public.
• Provide impromptu interpretation at Point Au Roche, Cumberland Bay, and Macomb Reservation State Parks and special events.
• Lead stewardship activities with volunteers and the public, such as trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and planting programs.
• Maintain all teaching materials including tools, books, taxidermy, specimens, and art supplies.
• Assist with upkeep and cleaning of Nature Center space, exhibits, grounds, and park trails.

Minimum Qualifications Qualifications
There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.

See additional comments for operational needs.

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

Operational Needs:
• Current undergraduate, or graduate student pursuing a degree in environmental education/interpretation, environmental studies, sustainability, ecology, biology or other similar discipline.
• Candidate must be self-motivated, able to initiate projects and tasks, have good time management and organizational skills, and effectively work with others.
• Candidate should be comfortable working around live animals (live animal exhibits, leashed dogs, wildlife).
• Candidate 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.

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

How to Apply

Name Kristin Collins

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nysparks.climatecorps@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Point Au Roche State Park

19 Camp Red Cloud Road

City Plattsburgh

State NY

Zip Code 12901

 

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 (transcript or enrollment letter) to:
nysparks.climatecorps@parks.ny.gov
Please include "Point Au Roche" in your subject line.

Applications will be accepted until March 9, 2026.



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