Historic Interpretation Intern NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Location: Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site 30 Caretakers Road, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090 Rensselaer County https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/benningtonbattlefield/details.aspx Timeframe: Ideal candidate would be available early May through mid-August; available to 8/16 (flexibility in schedule possible) Hours: 20 -30 hours a week Pay rate: $17.11/hr Description and Duties: This position is located at Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site in Rensselaer County. The intern’s duties would include but not limited to: supporting the interpretation of …
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TITLE AND GRADE: Park and Recreation Aide 2, Office & Cashier Operations SALARY RANGE: $17.11 per hours, 40-hour work week WORK LOCATION: Taconic State Park Copake Falls Taconic State Park Rudd Pond 253 NY Route 344 59 Rudd Drive Copake Falls, NY 12517 Millerton, NY 12546 REGION: Taconic Region NEGOTIATING UNIT CSEA, Operational Services Unit – NU03 JURISDICTIONAL CLASS: Labor Class TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Seasonal (May – September) opportunity to work through mid-November Start Date: 05/07/2024 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under …
Clean Energy/Sustainability Intern – NYS Parks and Recreation Regional Administration OVERVIEW The intern will support Agency Clean Energy and Sustainability initiatives through compiling data and organizing information, data analysis, and development of materials for presentations and communications. -Interns work 20-40 hours per week during the semester. DUTIES DESCRIPTION Collect data from field visits to several Regional State Parks and Sites and interact with Park staff. Collect data with surveys and GIS programs. Assist in preparing documents and presentations. Prepare communication …
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of park management, the selected candidate’s responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to: Performing daily maintenance activities to maintain buildings and grounds and ensure a safe and attractive environment for patrons and employees. Cleaning restrooms, cutting grass and trimming weeds, painting, and garbage and litter removal. Performing routine buildings and grounds maintenance using a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment, such as lawn mowers and line trimmers. Ensuring that all required safety equipment …
POSITION OVERVIEW: Build a path, while finding yours! The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYS OPRHP) is seeking three seasonal Trail Technicians to assist with the management of some of the most diverse and popular trails across our State Parks system. The primary responsibility of the Regional Trail Technician(s) is to work as a team in the form of a trail crew, completing trail improvement projects that enhance regional trail resources. The position will work …
Design & Construction Assistant – NYS Parks and Recreation Capital/Engineering Department OVERVIEW All capital improvement projects integrate green design elements. Intern will work with the Capital Design and Construction Group and Park staff including landscape architects, engineers and architects to support the development of energy efficient, environmentally sensitive and sustainable design & construction projects. -Interns work 10-20 hours per week during the semester. DUTIES DESCRIPTION Design and Construction Assistant will: Obtain, evaluate and record field information for project(s). Assist staff …
The Engineering Intern would assist staff within the Long Island Engineering/Capital Projects Department with the following duties: Participating in design of new and rehabilitation projects of various systems for bathhouses, maintenance and concession buildings, playgrounds, athletic fields, trails and coastal and green infrastructure. Attending field inspections and learn to survey existing facilities. Assisting current construction projects by visiting construction sites and attending meetings. Drafting NYS Parks standard details and writing technical specifications to assist with the preparation of projects going …
Description: A variety of project tasks and program presentations would be assigned to the intern giving them the experience of what an Environmental Educator does over the course of the season, including:-Preparation and presentation of environmental education programs-Research for program topics-Creation of social media and outreach information for the purpose of education and promotion of the park/Environmental Center-Animal care for any types of animals we have in the center at that time.
Description: The Survey and National Register Unit of the Division for Historic Preservation oversees the statewide inventory of historic resources and administers the State and National Registers of Historic Places programs in New York. This unit assists communities and agencies with surveys that identify and evaluate historic districts, buildings, sites, structures and objects worthy of protection and consideration in community planning efforts. Survey and NR staff provide guidance to the public in developing and completing official nomination forms. Additionally, this …