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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 02/23/26</p> <p>Applications Due03/09/26</p> <p>Vacancy ID210089</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>TitleReforestation Intern (SUNY Climate Corps/Park & Recreation Aide 4-6)</p> <p>Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers</p> <p>Salary GradeHourly</p> <p>Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $19.04 to $21.57 Hourly</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Temporary</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Labor Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 25%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 8:30 AM</p> <p>To 4:30 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 Westchester</p> <p>Street Address Rockefeller State Park Preserve</p> <p>125 Phelps Way</p> <p>City Pleasantville</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code10570</p> <p>Duties Description Duration: May-September 2026</p> <p>Location: Rockefeller State Park Preserve</p> <p>Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Monday-Friday)</p> <p>Undergraduate pay rate: $19.04/hour</p> <p>Graduate pay rate: $21.57/hour</p> <p>The SUNY Climate Corps "Reforestation Internship" leverages expertise and resources to build capacity for native plant materials production, workforce development, and reforestation and restoration in New York State Parks. Project work will bolster the '25 Million Trees by 2033' initiative launched by Governor Kathy Hochul during her 2024 State of the State Address.</p> <p>Reforestation Interns will develop skills implementing forest habitat restoration and reforestation projects. This may include performing reforestation site assessments, invasive species management, surveys and monitoring, native plant propagation, and outplanting. The position will primarily be field based.</p> <p>Job duties:</p> <ul> <li>Native and invasive plant identification </li><li>Invasive species removal </li><li>Native species planting </li><li>Data collection and entry </li><li>Native plant propagation </li><li>Communicating project work to coworkers, volunteers, and patrons. </li><li>Restoration plot maintenance </li><li>Construction of deer exclosures </li><li>Assist in water quality testing </li><li>Assist in monitoring focal fauna species </li><li>The position will report to Rockefeller State Park Preserve (50%) and field sites within the Palisades Region including Bear Mountain and Harriman State Parks (50%). </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications Qualifications</p> <p>There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.</p> <p>See additional comments for operational needs.</p> <p>Additional Comments This internship is only open to currently enrolled SUNY students.</p> <p>Operational Needs:</p> <ul> <li>Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree at a SUNY institution in environmental science, conservation, natural resource management, forestry, horticulture, or a related field. </li><li>Experience with environmental field work including plant identification, invasive species management, planting, and/or propagation. </li><li>Candidate must be self-motivated, able to initiate projects and tasks, have good time management and organizational skills, and effectively work with others. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Kate Cooper</p> <p>Telephone</p> <p>Fax</p> <p>Email Address nysparks.climatecorps@parks.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street Rockefeller State Park Preserve</p> <p>125 Phelps Way</p> <p>City Pleasantville</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 10570</p> <p>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:</p> <p>nysparks.climatecorps@parks.ny.gov</p> <p>Please include "Reforestation - Rockefeller" in your subject line.</p> <p>Applications will be accepted until March 9, 2026.</p> <p>An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency</p>