Environmental Educator Intern - Plattsburgh
10 hours ago

Job description
Duties DescriptionDuration:
May-September 2026 (flexible start & end date)
Location:
Point Au Roche State Park, Plattsburgh, NY
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm (variable days)
Undergraduate pay rate:
$19.04/hour
Graduate pay rate:
$21.57/hour
Environmental Educators connect park visitors of all ages to the natural world. This may be through programs such as guided hikes, lectures, family-friendly activities, and various outdoor recreation opportunities. It might also be through the creation of exhibits or written materials for visitors to the Nature Center.
Job Duties
Develop and present public programming in the areas of environmental education, outdoor recreation, ecology, wildlife viewing, nature awareness, arts, and early childhood education.
Provide impromptu interpretation at Point Au Roche, Cumberland Bay, and Macomb Reservation State Parks and special events.
Lead stewardship activities with volunteers and the public, such as trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and planting programs.
Maintain all teaching materials including tools, books, taxidermy, specimens, and art supplies.
Assist with upkeep and cleaning of Nature Center space, exhibits, grounds, and park trails.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.
See additional comments for operational needs.
Additional Comments
This internship is only open to currently enrolled SUNY students.
Operational Needs
Current undergraduate, or graduate student pursuing a degree in environmental education/interpretation, environmental studies, sustainability, ecology, biology or other similar discipline.
Candidate must be self-motivated, able to initiate projects and tasks, have good time management and organizational skills, and effectively work with others.
Candidate should be comfortable working around live animals (live animal exhibits, leashed dogs, wildlife).Candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
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