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Position Summary 

SCA Educator

 

The mission of the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural historic resources.

 

If you love a job where each day brings something new, this job is for you! Join us in traveling to different state parks around New York City leading programs like our regular toddler story times, guided bird walks, free fishing clinics and more! Also launch community science initiatives at the beautiful Shirley Chisholm State Park! By utilizing our parks as a classroom, the person in this position will help strengthen connections between the surrounding community and the nature in their neighborhood through educational, recreational, and stewardship programs.

 

There is steadily increasing interest in accessing New York City’s green spaces and resources by the general public and local schools. NYC public schools are under increasing pressure to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programming. In the continuing wake of the pandemic, people have flocked to parks. New patrons to our parks increasingly need accessible educational resources that promote stewardship and safe recreation practices.

 

Location 

Brooklyn, NY

 

Schedule 

January 26, 2026 - September 11, 2026

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

The AmeriCorps members will educate the public about how to be better stewards of their natural resources by providing memorable experiences like participating in community science initiatives. Members will also encourage passive recreation in the park by creating social media content, informational material, and conducting outreach. Duties include:

 

Assist educators in planning, setting up, teaching, and evaluating programs and workshops including, leading interpretive hikes on gravel trails, facilitate fishing clinics, and school field trips.

 

Design education content that motivates, inspires, and informs people about this urban green space, specifically focusing on long-term community science projects and stewardship.

 

Develop content for a variety of media across various digital platforms. Assist with the creation and transportation of program materials.

 

Keep materials organized and catalogued to maintain inventory.

 

Conduct research and perform field work to support education programs, community science, and stewardship i.e. wildlife surveys and invasive species removal.

 

Maintain, and in some cases develop, data bases that track ecological data and community science efforts at the park.

 

Engage in outreach to the public.

 

Help to design and distribute marketing materials.

 

Assist with general upkeep of facilities. i.e. office space, EE classrooms.

 

Travel to other State Parks throughout NYC to assist with weekly events.

 

The following goals are in mind for the candidate:

Goal 1: Write, prepare, conduct, and evaluate one new program or event at a state park in the NYC region.

 

Goal 2: Plan and create one educational exhibit or program material for distribution. (handout)

 

Goal 3: Design, plan, and implement one lasting community science initiative OR stewardship project at a state park in the NYC region.

 

Marginal Duties 

  • Spend at least one workday each month with the region’s Stewardship Team removing invasive species from Parks and conducting research.

 

  • Other duties as assigned by management based on the operational needs of regional parks and facilities.

 

Required Qualifications 

  • Member MUST be able to lift 30 lbs.
  • Member MUST be willing to work outdoors year-round and in all weather conditions.
  • Member MUST be able to work independently and in a team.
  • Member MUST be willing to work a varied schedule (days and times).
  • Member MUST be willing to regularly spend up to 4 hours traveling in a day between sites.
  • Member MUST be willing to handle and care for live animals.
  • Member MUST have a valid driver’s license and be comfortable with operating state vehicles.
  • Member MUST be willing to live in provided housing at Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve.
  • Member should be adaptable to creating virtual or outdoor programming.
  • Member must be willing and able to speak publicly to audiences of all ages, from early childhood to adults.
  • Member should possess basic knowledge of Microsoft programs, social media, and creating digital content using other platforms
  • Knowledge of basic ecology, of local flora and fauna species.

 

Hours 

40 per week

 

Living Accommodations 

Housing Provided

 

Compensation  

Amount of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award being offered for successful completion of the member’s term of service: $5,176.50 Amount of Living Allowance member will receive: $440/week All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

 

Personal Vehicle Information

Recommended

 

Additional Benefits 

  • First Aid/CPR
  • Interpretive Skills
  • Leave No Trace Level 1 Certification
  • Wilderness First Aid Training
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Health Insurance
  • AmeriCorps: Eligible/Required

 

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.