<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 02/23/26</p> <p>Applications Due03/09/26</p> <p>Vacancy ID210043</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>TitleEnvironmental Educator 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 Variable</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 Orange</p> <p>Street Address Bear Mountain State Park</p> <p>3006 Seven Lakes Drive</p> <p>City Tomkins Cove</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code10986</p> <p>Duties Description Duration: May-September 2026 (flexible start & end date)</p> <p>Location: Bear Mountain State Park</p> <p>Hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm (Thursday-Tuesday)</p> <p>Undergraduate pay rate: $19.04/hour</p> <p>Graduate pay rate: $21.57/hour</p> <p>Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties and bordering Bear Mountain State Park, is the second-largest park in the NYS parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, two beaches, two public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species, vistas and vantage points. Harriman State Park's major facilities include Lakes Welch, Sebago, Tiorati and Silvermine, Sebago Cabins and Beaver Pond Campgrounds. Harriman sees over 1.5 million visitors a year.</p> <p>The education program at Trailside Museums & Zoo seeks to bring visitors into meaningful contact with the plants, animals, geology, and history of the Hudson Highlands, specifically what can be found along the trails of Bear Mountain and Harriman State Parks.</p> <p>Job duties:</p> <ul> <li>Serve as an informal educator, providing both scheduled and impromptu topical presentations and activities at locations throughout Harriman State Park popular with visitors. </li><li>Work with Interpretive staff in planning enhancements to programs. </li><li>Connect visitors with nature in the park, bringing awareness to how humans impact these natural places, and inspiring our visitors to become stewards of the parks in which they recreate and enjoy. </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 education/interpretation, environmental studies, sustainability, ecology, biology, forestry, environmental science, natural resources management, or related discipline. </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 Matthew Shook</p> <p>Telephone</p> <p>Fax</p> <p>Email Address nysparks.climatecorps@parks.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street Bear Mountain State Park</p> <p>3006 Seven Lakes Drive</p> <p>City Tomkins Cove</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 10986</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 "Bear Mountain" in your subject line.</p> <p>Applications will be accepted until March 9, 2026.</p> <p>An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency</p>