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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleEnvironmental Intern (SUNY Climate Corp/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%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Nassau

Street Address Jones Beach State Park

1 Ocean Parkway

City Wantagh

StateNY

Zip Code11793

Duties Description Duration: May – September (Summer 2026)
Location: Jones Beach State Park (Nassau County)
Hours: 8am-4pm (flexible hours and days)
Undergraduate pay rate: $19.04/hour
Graduate pay rate: $21.57/hour

This internship is open to currently enrolled SUNY students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in environmental policy, conservation, engineering, sustainability or similar discipline.

Sustainability Stewards will support efforts to minimize the amount of waste that parks send to the landfill by encouraging recycling, composting, reduction, and re-use.

Job duties:
• Conduct & train staff on waste audits, carry out waste infrastructure surveying, conduct staff and visitor education, and assist with other sustainability programs.
• Report to a regional supervisor for field work and receive guidance from the OPRHP Sustainable Operations team based in Albany, work closely with State Parks in the region, and engage with external partners.
•Coordinate and lead waste audits across the region with facility staff and volunteers.
• Conduct waste infrastructure surveying in the field.
• Travel as needed, primarily within the region, to carry out sustainability projects.
• Provide training to park staff and vendors on recycling and composting best practices and other waste diversion topics.
• Work with environmental educators to educate park visitors about recycling and composting by conducting visitor surveys, leading programs, staffing event tables, etc.
• Assist with other sustainability initiatives in the park or region as needed.
• Write a final report with a summary of the pilot, lessons learned, and recommendations for adopting strategies at facilities.

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:
• This internship is open to currently enrolled SUNY students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in environmental policy, conservation, engineering, sustainability or 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 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.

Name Annetta Centrella-Vitale

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nysparks.climatecorps@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Jones Beach State Park

1 Ocean Parkway

City Wantagh

State NY

Zip Code 11793

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 "Jones Beach" in your subject line.

Applications will be accepted until March 20, 2026.