Environmental Educator Intern; SUNY Climate Corps​/Park & Recreation Aide

Position: Environmental Educator Intern (SUNY Climate Corps/Park & Recreation Aide 4-6)
Location: Jamesville

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 02/22/26

Applications Due
03/09/26

Vacancy ID210039

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NY HELPNo

Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Environmental Educator Intern (SUNY Climate Corps/Park & Recreation Aide 4-6)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade Hourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $19.04 to $21.57 Hourly

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Onondaga

Street Address Clark Reservation State Park

6105 East Seneca Turnpike

City Jamesville

StateNY

Zip Code
13078

Duties Description Duration:
May-September 2026

Location:

Jamesville, NY

Hours:

37.5 hours/week (Monday-Friday, some weekends)

Undergraduate pay rate: $19.04/hour

Graduate pay rate: $21.57/hour

Overview

* The Public Programming Team in the Central Region is looking for Environmental Education Interns focused on Climate & Watershed Education to design, develop and implement environmental education and stewardship programming primarily for engaging youth from underserved communities (e.g., urban and rural high schools).

* Through informal science education, place-based learning, and stewardship experiences within watersheds, including NYS Parks and other public spaces, youth participants will learn about and develop an awareness for climate change, sustainable living, and their relationships with the natural environment (e.g., fish and wildlife, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, historic cultures & land uses).

* Interns will work with agency staff and volunteers & Stewards from Parks FORCES (Friends of Recreation, Conservation & Environmental Stewardship) to plan and implement 2-3-week programs for multiple school districts over the summer.

Job duties:

* Deliver outreach and education that will include field visits, hands-on lessons, and recreational activities to involve and engage high school students in environmental stewardship and sustainability both inside and outside Parks. Example activities include forest health assessment, stream & lake water quality monitoring, plant & animal surveys, recycling & waste prevention, exploring watersheds and interpretive hikes.

* Assist with daily/weekly program schedules; communicating and coordinating with school district staff and partner organizations; training of volunteers and Parks FORCES Stewards; and program evaluations, promotions, and reporting.

* Participate in Environmental Stewardship projects that focus on climate resiliency, natural resource management and field biology (e.g., invasive species assessment and mapping, rare species protection).

* Field duties may include invasives species control and mapping, restoration/enhancement projects with native plant materials, water resources monitoring and protection, and public presentations and programs.

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:

* Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree at a SUNY institution in environmental education/interpretation, environmental studies, sustainability, ecology, biology or other 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 with prior knowledge and experience for environmental education, teaching and/or mentorship for youth (e.g., K-12) preferred but not required.

* 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 Tom Hughes

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nysparks.climatecorps.gov

Address

Street Clark Reservation State Park

6105 East Seneca Turnpike

City Jamesville

State NY

Zip Code 13078

Notes on Applying The internship is only open to currently enrolled SUNY students. Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a cover letter, resume and…