StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleEnvironmental Education Assistant (Seasonal)

Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $17.47 to $17.47 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 80%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Hours Per Week 32

Workday

From 7 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have a minimum of one year of experience in environmental education programs; or one year of college study with specialization in natural sciences, natural resources, or environmental education.

Duties Description The Environmental Education Assistant will primarily support the DEC summer residential camp program for children aged 11 to 17. This is expected to be a year-round, hourly position.

Duties will include:
1) Compiling data and monitoring reports, including weekly reports from directors, accident and incident reports, camper and staff surveys, mandated training and seasonal reports.
2) Assisting with registering free campers, entering data, corresponding with parents and sponsors, and filing documents.
3) Assisting with providing camper parent/guardian and sponsor customer service through phone and email.
4) Assisting with camp staff recruiting and training: scheduling interviews, reserving rooms and processing hiring and employment paperwork.
5) Assisting with monitoring four residential camps during the summer.
6) Hosting information tables to promote camps and DEC programs at events, colleges and festivals.
7) Assisting Bureau of Environmental Education staff with programs and services, such as writing articles, participating on natural resource committees and supporting education programs, educator workshops (Projects WILD, WET and Learning Tree) and the Capital District Campership program.
8) Working with community-based organizations and local schools in Environmental Justice areas to recruit and select urban children to participate in outdoor recreation and education programs in preparation for spending one week at a DEC camp.
9) Other duties will include assisting with Bureau of Environmental Education staff office functions, such as clerical duties and monitoring bureau budgets and work plans.

Experience with DEC summer residential camp program is preferred.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Travel and working early morning, evenings and weekends will be required. Some overnight travel will be required. Weekends and holidays may be required.

This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with a duration through 3/31/2022. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date, which may be prior to date listed. Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at interview.

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

Name Heath Boomhower

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on ApplyingPlease mail/email your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #21-621 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted. Please include a copy of your college transcript. An unofficial copy is acceptable.