Environmental Education & Outreach Assistant

State of New York - Environmental Conservation, Department of; Ray Brook (NY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

State of New York - Environmental Conservation, Department of in Ray Brook seeks an Environmental Education Assistant to support education programs, summer camps, and public outreach. The role involves assisting camp staff, coordinating with schools, and communicating DEC missions at events.

The position is temporary, full-time hourly with a 50% telecommuting option and requires a valid driver's license, travel up to 20%, and a workweek of Mon-Fri. The anticipated end date is 11/30/2026.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Education - conduct student, adult, family and public education and outdoor recreation programs.
• Summer Camps - assist summer camp educators, recruit campers for the campership program, coordinate with local schools and organizations.
• Public Outreach - interact with the public at fairs, festivals or other events about DEC’s mission and environment.
• Education Staff - assist education staff answering questions, scheduling programs, creating lesson plans, filing documents, maintaining living collections and supplies.

Skills

Education programs

Public outreach

Summer camps coordination

Education

One year of college study in natural science or environmental education

Job description

State of New York - Environmental Conservation, Department of in Ray Brook seeks an Environmental Education Assistant to support education programs, summer camps, and public outreach. The role involves assisting camp staff, coordinating with schools, and communicating DEC missions at events.

The position is temporary, full-time hourly with a 50% telecommuting option and requires a valid driver's license, travel up to 20%, and a workweek of Mon-Fri. The anticipated end date is 11/30/2026.