<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 03/20/25</p> <p>Applications Due04/18/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID183273</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPYes</p> <p>AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of</p> <p>TitleEnvironmental Intern (SUNY Climate Corp/PRA 4-6)</p> <p>Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers</p> <p>Salary GradeNS</p> <p>Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $18.49 to $20.94 Hourly</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Temporary</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 20-37.5</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 Tompkins</p> <p>Street Address 105 Enfield Falls Rd</p> <p>City Ithaca</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code14850</p> <p>Duties Description Duration: May/June - September 2025 (flexible start & end date)</p> <p>Hours: Typically between 8am - 5pm, variable weekly schedule, may include weekend days and holidays. 20 - 37.5 Hours per week.</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Sustainability stewards will:</p> <ul> <li>Support efforts to minimize the amount of waste that parks send to the landfill by encouraging recycling, composting, reduction, and re-use. </li><li>Conduct & train staff on waste audits, carry out waste infrastructure surveying, conduct staff and visitor education, and assist with other sustainability programs. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>Job Duties</p> <ul> <li>Coordinate and lead waste audits across the region with facility staff and volunteers. </li><li>Conduct waste infrastructure surveying in the field. </li><li>Travel as needed, primarily within the region, to carry out sustainability projects. </li><li>Provide training to park staff and vendors on recycling and composting best practices and other waste diversion topics. </li><li>Work with environmental educators to educate park visitors about recycling and composting by conducting visitor surveys, leading programs, staffing event tables, etc. </li><li>Assist with other sustainability initiatives in the park or region as needed. </li><li>Write a final report with a summary of the pilot, lessons learned, and recommendations for adopting strategies at facilities. </li><li>Minimum Qualifications Current SUNY undergraduate or graduate student, pursuing a degree in environmental policy, conservation, engineering, sustainability, or similar discipline. </li><li>Knowledge of waste management, circular economy, waste audits, composting, and/or recycling. </li><li>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><li>Must be physically able to perform medium physical labor. </li></ul> <p>Additional Comments This internship is only open to currently enrolled SUNY students.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name James Brophy</p> <p>Telephone</p> <p>Fax</p> <p>Email Address James.Brophy@parks.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street 105 Enfield Falls Rd</p> <p>City Ithaca</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 14850</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, 3 references, and confirmation of full-time SUNY enrollment to James.Brophy@parks.ny.gov AND Sustainability@parks.ny.gov by April 18, 2025. Please include "FLX Sustainability Steward" in the email subject line.</p> <p>An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency</p>