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Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of

Title Environmental Education Assistant

Occupational Category Education, Teaching

Salary Grade Hourly

Bargaining Unit PST - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $18.90 to $18.90 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 100%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in environmental education programs; or one year of college study with specialization in natural science, natural resources, or environmental education.

Duties Description The Division of Lands and Forests is looking for a seasonal Environmental Education Assistant to support the Division’s outreach program. The Division’s mission is to care for and enhance New York's lands, forests, and natural resources for the benefit of all, through the care, custody, and control of state-owned lands and conservation easements, and the promotion, use, and protection of natural resources. The person in this position will be a member of a team that provides outreach and education support to the Division’s programs and will focus on topics involving invasive species, forest health, sustainable forestry, open space conservation, and outdoor recreation.The tasks for this position include:- Responding to public requests for information, including answering calls to an information line, responding to questions that are sent through social media and emails, and working with program staff to develop other correspondence.- Assisting with development of outreach materials, including kiosks, print products, public newsletters, and social media.- Maintaining an inventory of outreach materials- Mailing outreach materials- Tracking outreach metrics and project timelinesDesired skills include:- Ability to work independently- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Ability to use Microsoft Office programs- Good organization skills- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously- Detail oriented- Experience communicating with the public and creating outreach materials

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.Travel may be required. Overnight travel may be required. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/2025, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date. DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Name Heath Boomhower

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on Applying Please mail/email your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy #24-163183 on your resume and in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.