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About the Role
The Finger Lakes Region of New York State Parks hosts millions of visitors annually. This role enhances visitor experiences by providing education on park formation, natural resource challenges, stewardship efforts, site history, rules, and local hazards. The position involves creating and delivering educational programs to diverse audiences, including those unable to hike gorge trails, and leading tours at various state parks.
Responsibilities
- Create and deliver programs to enhance visitor experience.
- Reach visitors who cannot physically hike gorge trails.
- Lead gorge tours at Watkins Glen State Park.
- Lead tours and programs at Taughannock Falls, Robert H. Treman, and Buttermilk Falls State Parks.
- Research and deliver programs highlighting the rich history of parks and historic sites, including Newtown Battlefield State Park.
- Research and format dynamic presentations for multiple educators.
- Work with FORCES on projects including HWA surveys, mapping, trail work, and volunteer coordination.
- Assist with staffing large regional events such as the Cayuga Lake Triathlon, I Love My Park Day, Summer Concert Series, and Silent Movie Under the Stars.
Requirements
- Must be a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively working to complete one.
- Must be willing to undergo a National Service Criminal History Check.
- Possess a current and valid driver’s license.
- Have a minimum of three years of state permitted and licensed driving experience.
- Be a minimum of 21 years old.
- Complete and pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check upon hire and annually.
- Able to complete and pass SCA’s driver training, including online and behind-the-wheel components.
- Provide your State Driver's Abstract from your State's DMV (reimbursable).
- Pass New York State OPRHP Driver Training.
Skills
- Public speaking
- Works well in small groups and individually
- Works well with remote work and without direct supervision
- Comfortable working outdoors
- Comfortable walking 5 miles or more per day
- Computer skills
Location
- Trumansburg, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of three years of state permitted and licensed driving experience.
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent or actively working to complete
Salary/Compensations
- $500/week living allowance
- $7,395 Education Award upon successful completion of program
Benefits
- Shared housing provided
- Eligible for free health insurance
- Eligible for childcare assistance through AmeriCorps
- Eligible for Federal Student Loan forbearance and interest payment deferment through AmeriCorps
- Defensive Driving Training
- First Aid/CPR
- Interpretive Skills
- Wilderness First Aid Training
- Health Insurance
- AmeriCorps: Eligible/Required
- Member AmeriCorps and SCA Orientation
- SCA Risk Management
- Sexual Harassment/Drug Abuse in the Workplace
- Mental Health First Aid Training
- Wilderness First Aid & CPR
- New York State Outdoor Educator Association Conferences/Events
- Leave No Trace Level 1
- ACA Level 1 Canoe Training
- Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG)
- Professional Development & Job Readiness
- Service events
- Training in education and interpretation provided by host site
About the Company
- The Finger Lakes Region of New York State Parks sees millions of visitors from around the world each year.
- Parks like Watkins Glen State Park will see well approximately 1 million visitors on its Gorge Trail between May and October.
- The overlook area Taughannock Falls State Parks is visited by as many as 2 million visitors each year.
- With growing attendance each year at all our facilities the need for education and interpretation has also grown.
- By providing education at multiple facilities our visitors’ experiences will be enhanced by understanding how areas like our gorge parks formed, what our natural resource challenges are, stewardship work underway, the history of each site, why rules certain rules are in place and what local hazards exist.
Equal Opportunity
- The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members.
- SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people may grow personally and professionally.
- The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.