Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 7 – Public Affairs (Saratoga Regional Office)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $23.43 to $23.43 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm Temporary/Seasonal – 1-year position only

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Saratoga

Street Address Regional Administration Office (Saratoga Spa State Park)

19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

City Saratoga Springs

StateNY

Zip Code12866

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Regional Director Parks & Recreation 1, the selected candidate will perform a range of tasks associated with the Agency Public Affairs Office and the Regional Director. Duties include, but are not limited to:

A. Coordinate Agency Communications Programs in the Region:
* Assisting the Agency Public Affairs Office and the Regional Director in responding to telephone, email, and written inquiries from media outlets, constituent groups, and the public. Inquiries may include routine requests for information, complaints, and topics related to complex or controversial matters.
* Coordinate regional roll-out of agency branding and communications programs (ex. State Parks Centennial, Commissioner’s weekly newsletter content, Region’s Access for All campaign)
* Coordinate production, supplies, and distribution of print publications. Ex. Rack Cards, Regional Annual Report

B. Coordinate press, social media, and presentations. Produced outreach materials and events:
* Schedule, plan, and produce press releases and regional media events in close collaboration with the Agency Public Affairs Office.
* Support the marketing and messaging for park/site programming and events
* Assist with regional coordination and promotion of State-wide events (First Day Hikes, I Love My Park Day, Juneteenth, etc., as necessary)
* Coordinate public messaging and outreach of Friends projects, especially those funded by the PTNY partnership or other state funding sources.
* Monitor and manage the Region’s digital content: www.parks.ny.gov:
-NYS Parks Explorer app content and notifications
-Social media accounts and park/site support
-Support the development of a new agency website
* Produces presentations on special projects, including video clips, meeting presentations, and promotional materials for agency and region, including the Spa Park Partners Forum, quarterly Regional Commission meetings, SCOP and executive staff events in the region, and associated initiatives

C. Foster Community Connections and Partnership Development:
* Represents OPRHP at conventions, seminars, exhibits, professional gatherings, and outreach meetings, encouraging increased awareness of OPRHP facilities and programs by a cross-section of constituencies, including minorities and the disabled. Support agency Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives. Review existing publications, in-house and external, for potential modifications designed to reach special populations.
* Reviews statistics and professional research on patron use to determine needs, interests, and barriers to park utilization, particularly with relation to under-represented groups, minorities, and the disabled.

D. Occasional travel to do on-site work for the region’s parks and historic sites.

E. Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Preferred Qualification: a bachelor’s degree or soon-to-be graduate in Public Affairs, Marketing, Communications, Languages, or related field.

Additional Comments This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System. Is eligible for health insurance, dental, and vision coverage. Opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave after time & service requirements have been met.

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

How to Apply

Name Alane Ball Chinian

Telephone 518-584-2000

Fax

Email Address alane.ballchinian@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 19 Roosevelt Drive

City Saratoga Springs

State NY

Zip Code 12866

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office your region’s administrative headquarters, or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf

Please forward your application and resume, if available, within (10) business days of the posting of this notice to Alane Ball Chinian, Saratoga/Capital District Region, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, or alane.ballchinian@parks.ny.gov. If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact Alane Ball Chinian at (518) 584-2000.

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

POSTING DATE: March 14, 2025 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: March 28, 2024

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency