<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 04/30/25</p> <p>Applications Due06/13/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID186807</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of</p> <p>TitlePark and Recreation Seasonal Positions - Columbia County</p> <p>Occupational CategoryNo Preference</p> <p>Salary GradeHourly</p> <p>Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $15.97 to $24.13 Hourly</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Temporary</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Labor Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Other (see below)</p> <p>"Other" Explanation Hours and schedule vary and may include nights and weekends. Part-time schedules are available.</p> <p>Hours Per Week 40</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 12 AM</p> <p>To 11:30 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County Columbia</p> <p>Street Address To Be Determined</p> <p>City To Be Determined</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12580</p> <p>Duties Description It's never too early to start planning for summer employment! Seasonal employees are typically employed between Memorial Day and Labor Day (may vary based on location). Park and Recreation Aides can work in many different areas within a park or historic site, including:</p> <ul> <li>Park Offices </li><li>Park and Trail Maintenance, Groundskeeping, and Landscaping </li><li>Pools and Beach areas </li><li>Historic Site Tours, Visitor Areas, and Gift Shops </li><li>Nature Centers- Sanitation and Cleaning </li><li>Golf Courses and Pro Shops </li><li>Patron Assistance...and more! </li></ul> <p>Many park regions also employ a limited number of seasonal trades people, recreation specialists, and other specialized roles.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.</p> <p>Preferred qualifications:</p> <p>Qualifications for each seasonal position are based on operating needs and vary based on the assigned work location and job title.</p> <p>Additional Comments Current hourly salaries for Park and Recreation Aides range from $15.97 to $24.13 per hour, depending on location, the type of work available, and the applicant's experience.</p> <p>WORK LOCATIONS IN COLUMBIA COUNTY:</p> <p>Clermont Historic Site</p> <p>Clermont State Park</p> <p>Lake Taghkanic State Park</p> <p>Olana State Historic Site</p> <p>Taconic State Park</p> <p>BENEFITS:</p> <p>This position has the option to join the NYS Employees' Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements have been met.</p> <p>To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Personnel</p> <p>Telephone</p> <p>Fax</p> <p>Email Address Taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street 9 Old Post Road</p> <p>City Staatsburg</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12580</p> <p>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</p> <p>https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdf</p> <p>Please forward your application and resume, if available, to:</p> <p>Taconic.Employment@parks.ny.gov</p> <p>Use the subject line "Seasonal Employment 2025 Columbia - (add Park Name)"</p> <p>Specify the park that you are interested in:</p> <p>Clermont Historic Site</p> <p>Clermont State Park</p> <p>Lake Taghkanic State Park</p> <p>Olana</p> <p>Taconic State Park</p> <p>POSTING DATE: April 30, 2025 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: June 13, 2025</p> <p>An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency</p>