StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleNature Ambassador

Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $15.26 to $15.26 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation weekends and holidays required - weekly schedule discussed at time of interview

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rockland

Street Address Administration Building 985 Route 9W

City Bear Mountain

StateNY

Zip Code10911

Minimum Qualifications none

Duties Description Goals for the Nature Ambassador:
In this position you will work with a team to lead all bi-lingual educational programs at Lake Welch and Bear Mountain and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, evaluating, and making modifications to programs throughout the summer and early fall season, with help from the Regional Museums Director. The initial goals for this position will include:
1. Develop a series of introductory environmental education programs in Spanish and English
2. Implement programming during busy periods at both sites.
3. Identify other opportunities to expand and enhance our bilingual offerings online and in-person at our parks and sites.

Additional Comments Why Is This Job Important?
At New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation our mission is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all visitors. A part of that mission is to seek out opportunities to increase and enhance programs that serve a diverse audience, including those for whom English is a second language.

Our locations within the Palisades Region receive approximately 2 million visitors per year at their beaches, campgrounds, trails, and other locations. Many of these visitors, particularly at Lake Welch, speak Spanish as a primary language, but there are currently no programs provided in Spanish in the park.

Be the first to help develop and implement a new, inclusive environmental education program at Bear Mountain and Lake Welch for Spanish-speaking visitors!

Qualifications:
Required:
-Fluent in Spanish and English
-Ability to communicate with the public
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred:
-A degree in environmental science/studies
-Some knowledge of local flora and fauna

Additional Details:
Housing and transportation may be available, as needed

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

Name Personnel

Telephone 845-786-2701 x222

Fax

Email Address Palisades.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Administration Building 985 Route 9W

City Bear Mountain

State NY

Zip Code 10911

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply:
Download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1.pdf

Please forward your application, including 3 work-related references, and your resume, if available, to Matthew Shook, Director of Development and Special Projects, at shookm@pipc.org. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency