Department of Civil Service

Description:

* Staff Creekside Classroom desk and provide answers to questions related to park mineral springs, history, conservation projects, and other park info.
* Assist with environmental education programs and public programming.
* Orient patrons to what there is to see and do in the park (park amenities and activities).
* Interact with visitors on park grounds and trails. Assist visitors by giving directions and provide top quality customer service.
* Other duties may include maintaining park geocaches, hiking and light maintenance of trails (such as replacing trail markers), and assisting with special projects as necessary.

-Please note- New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Skills:

Visitor Outreach

environmental education/interpretation

natural history

team player attitude

Internship Areas: Communications/Public Relations, Education, Environmental Conservation