Environmental Education Assistant (Seasonal)

The Environmental Education Assistant (Seasonal) position with the State of New York involves supporting outreach efforts to educate the public on environmental issues. Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, developing outreach materials, and tracking project metrics. Candidates should have experience in environmental education or related studies, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is a temporary, full-time role with potential for telecommuting.
About the position

The Environmental Education Assistant (Seasonal) position is designed to support the outreach program of the Division of Lands and Forests within the Department of Environmental Conservation. The role focuses on educating the public about environmental issues, including invasive species, forest health, and sustainable forestry, while promoting the use and protection of New York's natural resources. This is a temporary, full-time position that requires effective communication and organizational skills to manage outreach efforts and respond to public inquiries.

Responsibilities
• Responding to public requests for information via calls, social media, and emails.
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• Assisting with the development of outreach materials such as kiosks, print products, public newsletters, and social media content.
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• Maintaining an inventory of outreach materials.
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• Mailing outreach materials to the public.
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• Tracking outreach metrics and project timelines.

Requirements
• One year of experience in environmental education programs; or one year of college study with specialization in natural science, natural resources, or environmental education.
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• Ability to work independently.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
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• Good organizational skills.
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• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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• Detail-oriented.
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• Experience communicating with the public and creating outreach materials.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Hourly wage of $18.90
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• Opportunity to gain experience in environmental education and outreach
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• Potential for telecommuting (to be discussed at interview)