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 Orange

Street Address Bear Mountain State Park

3006 Seven Lakes Drive

City Tomkins Cove

StateNY

Zip Code10986

Job Specifics

Duties Description Duration: May-September 2026 (flexible start & end date)
Location: Bear Mountain State Park
Hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm (Thursday-Tuesday)
Undergraduate pay rate: $19.04/hour
Graduate pay rate: $21.57/hour

Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties and bordering Bear Mountain State Park, is the second-largest park in the NYS parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, two beaches, two public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species, vistas and vantage points. Harriman State Park's major facilities include Lakes Welch, Sebago, Tiorati and Silvermine, Sebago Cabins and Beaver Pond Campgrounds. Harriman sees over 1.5 million visitors a year.

The education program at Trailside Museums & Zoo seeks to bring visitors into meaningful contact with the plants, animals, geology, and history of the Hudson Highlands, specifically what can be found along the trails of Bear Mountain and Harriman State Parks.

Job duties:
• Serve as an informal educator, providing both scheduled and impromptu topical presentations and activities at locations throughout Harriman State Park popular with visitors.
• Work with Interpretive staff in planning enhancements to programs.
• Connect visitors with nature in the park, bringing awareness to how humans impact these natural places, and inspiring our visitors to become stewards of the parks in which they recreate and enjoy.

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 at a SUNY institution in environmental education/interpretation, environmental studies, sustainability, ecology, biology, forestry, environmental science, natural resources management, or related 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 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 Matthew Shook

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nysparks.climatecorps@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Bear Mountain State Park

3006 Seven Lakes Drive

City Tomkins Cove

State NY

Zip Code 10986

 

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 "Bear Mountain" in your subject line.
Applications will be accepted until March 9, 2026.



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