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About the Role
This role involves researching, developing, promoting, and teaching outdoor education to diverse audiences, including leading outdoor recreation programs, trail stewardship, and conservation fieldwork. You will also assist patrons at the Visitor Center and maintain displays.
Responsibilities
- Research, develop, promote, and teach outdoor education to diverse audiences.
- Reach potential patrons for education projects including school groups, clubs and others.
- Lead outdoor recreation programs for diverse audiences.
- Trail stewardship, including education of visitors on the trail and trail assessment and improvements.
- Conservation stewardship fieldwork as opportunities are available, including invasives and native species monitoring.
- Assist patrons at the Visitor Center and maintain the Visitor Center and Nature Center displays and storage areas.
- Attend professional development and trainings.
- Provide outdoor education and recreation programs for the public and school groups.
- Seek new audiences for education programs, including local libraries, pre-schools, veterans, mobility and cognitively impaired individuals.
- Assess all education programs and make necessary updates.
- Lead public recreation programs, such as hikes, year-round.
- Assist with trail assessment and maintenance, including structural repairs.
- Assist with educational improvements related to trails, such as hanging signs or speaking to patrons about trail use.
- Develop various education tools related to trails.
- Assist in supervision of the work of the NYNJ Trail Conference Trail Stewards.
- Participate in all SCA Corps-wide trainings and service projects, as well as project evaluation and reporting.
- Assist with conservation stewardship projects, including surveys of Broom Crowberry, mapping and removing invasive species.
- Staff the Minnewaska Visitor Center, including patron assistance and maintenance of displays.
- Provide education about Leave No Trace and the natural and social history of Minnewaska.
- Provide general information about the site, including directions and park policies.
Requirements
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Valid driver license.
- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
- A passion for connecting people with nature.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- At least two years of college experience in a relevant field.
- Being a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States.
- Being at least 18 years or older.
- Having a high school diploma or equivalent or actively working to complete.
- Being willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks conducted after position is offered.
- Possess a current and valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle which they are operating.
- Provide your State Driver's Abstract from your State's DMV (reimbursable).
- Pass New York State OPRHP Driver Training.
Skills
- Coursework in education, environmental studies or related field.
- Familiarity with the flora and fauna of New York State.
- Specialized training in education such as Project WET and Project WILD considered a plus.
Location
- Kerhonkson, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- At least two years of college experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent or actively working to complete
Salary/Compensations
- $500/week
- $1,000/Month
Benefits
- Member AmeriCorps and SCA Orientation: Members will receive an AmeriCorps orientation which includes training on prohibited and unallowable activities, risk management, reporting requirements, benefits, and more
- SCA Risk Management
- Sexual Harassment/Drug Abuse in the Workplace
- Mental Health First Aid Training
- Wilderness First Aid & CPR
- Project WILD & Project AQUATIC
- New York State Outdoor Educator Association Conferences/Events
- Hudson River Ecology
- Leave No Trace Level 1
- Professional Development & Job Readiness
- Service events including but not limited to: Earth Day/Arbor Day, I Love My Park Day, National Trails Day, Patriots Day of Service and Remembrance, A Day in the Life of the Hudson River
- Health Insurance
- AmeriCorps: Eligible/Required
About the Company
- The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults.
- Program participants protect and restore national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, landmarks, community green spaces, and much more across the country.
- The SCA New York partners with state agencies and non-profit organizations across the state of New York.
- SCA New York members serve in 10-month positions alongside conservation professionals, engaging in conservation stewardship projects and education services for the general public.
- Hosting Organization: Minnewaska State Park Preserve NYS OPRHP
Equal Opportunity
- SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.