Parks and Recreation Aide - Administrative Assistant

Duties

Under the supervision of higher‑level park administration staff, the Administrative Assistant duties include but are not limited to:

• Serving as ambassador for Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park which includes greeting and directing the public and providing information about facility amenities and programs.
• Coordinating administrative tasks, as directed by higher‑level Park Administration staff, for the main building lobby including the front information desk, promotional tables, video boards, promotional kiosks, and the 2nd floor bulletin board.
• Daily upkeep of all main building lobby areas to maintain a clean and safe environment. This includes trash removal, cleaning of posts and reporting repairs, as needed.
• Restocking lobby area with current information about programming and upcoming events for patrons and park staff. This includes posting and distributing promotional materials and schedules for programs and events.
• Assisting with office duties such as placing follow‑up calls to patrons, printing copies of materials, and creating weekly reports to Park Administration to provide updates and status on assigned activities.
• Managing the schedule for seasonal decorations in the main lobby for key cultural moments and holidays and assisting the cultural department in decorating the main lobby.
• Performing inspections of the upper‑level staff parking lot and distributing parking passes for patrons, permit holders and special visitors.
• Providing daily updates, conducting team huddles and printing sign‑in sheets, schedules and other information materials for park stewards and rangers before each shift.
• Providing coverage for park stewards and public safety rangers during assigned breaks, which may include patrolling park grounds to protect property.
• Assisting with seasonal program registration helping park administration communicate dates, locations, and key park contacts.
• Seasonal staff may be asked to assist in other areas of the park as needed and will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

No minimum qualifications for this title per civil service.

• Applicants must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Applicants must be able to lift at least 30 pounds.
• Applicants must be willing to support operational needs and special projects throughout the NYC Region as needed.

This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.

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