Employment Opportunity: Western NY Ladders to the Outdoors Coordinator
Employment Opportunity (Position Announcement)
Title: Western NY Ladders to the Outdoors Coordinator
Location: Niagara Region
Position Overview: The New York State Parks Ladders to the Outdoors Coordinator will implement a new youth recreation program at state parks in the Niagara Region of the New York State Park system. The position will create strategic partnerships with community and youth organizations, schools, and park staff to develop, promote, and implement a new initiative to connect regional youth, particularly from underserved communities with outdoor recreation activities in NYS parks.
Responsibilities:
1) Manage the Ladders to the Outdoors program, activities and community partnerships.
2) Work with state parks staff to acquire, install, and maintain inventory of recreational equipment, facility space and schedule.
3) Work with community groups, schools, youth organizations, athletic leagues and private organizations.
4) Create an effective and efficient marketing plan for activities and partnerships that includes major social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube).
5) Work closely with park staff, activity instructors and participants to oversee program.
6) Manage equipment inventory, partnership agreements and quarterly reporting on participation.
7) Identify projected learning outcomes for program activities that appeal to a broad spectrum of participants.
8) Ability to identify and relate to different population segments in order to recruit potential program participants
9) Proven record or portfolio of creative recreational activities.
Qualifications:
Ideal candidate will have a minimum Associates degree in recreation studies or similar with experience working in a recreational setting, organizing, developing and implementing programs serving youth in diverse communities.
Candidate should have demonstrated ability to:
1) Work with community organizations to create partnerships
2) Implement recreation programs in outdoor settings and appreciate the benefits of connecting youth to nature and parks
3) Be a self-starter and able to work independently with excellent communication skills and demonstrated technology skills.
*Multilingual is a plus
To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume by hard copy or via email.
Deadline: 5:00 PM (EDT), 11/25/2022
Contact: KeJuan Harmon
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation/NHT
1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard
Buffalo, NY 14203
KeJuan.Harmon@parks.ny.gov
It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Salary: $55,000/year with full benefits package
Last Date to apply: November 25, 2022
Website: www.parks.ny.gov | www.naturalheritagetrust.org
Contact: KeJuan Harmon
E-mail: KeJuan.Harman@parks.ny.gov
The Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) is a New York State public benefit corporation. Established in 1968, the Trust’s mission is to receive and administer gifts, grants and other funds to further public programs for parks, recreation, conservation, waterfront revitalization, and historic preservation purposes of the State of New York. The NHT is governed by a four‐member board comprised of the Commissioner of State Parks, the Chair of the State Council of Parks, the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation and the Secretary of State.