Reforestation Intern; SUNY Climate Corps​/Park & Recreation Aide

Position: Reforestation Intern (SUNY Climate Corps/Park & Recreation Aide 4-6)
Location: Kings Park

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 02/23/26

Applications Due
03/09/26

Vacancy ID210085

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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Reforestation Intern (SUNY Climate Corps/Park & Recreation Aide 4-6)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade Hourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $19.04 to $21.57 Hourly

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Suffolk

Street Address Nissequogue River State Park Greenhouse and Nursery

799 Saint Johnland Road

City Kings Park

StateNY

Zip Code
11754

Duties Description Duration:
May-September 2026 (flexible start & end date)

Location:

Nissequogue River State Park Greenhouse and Nursery

Hours:

8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Monday-Friday)

Undergraduate pay rate: $19.04/hour

Graduate pay rate: $21.57/hour

The SUNY Climate Corps "Reforestation Internship" leverages expertise and resources to build capacity for native plant materials production, workforce development, and reforestation and restoration in New York State Parks. Project work will bolster the '25 Million Trees by 2033' initiative launched by Governor Kathy Hochul during her 2024 State of the State Address.

Reforestation Interns will develop skills implementing forest habitat restoration and reforestation projects. This may include reforestation site assessments, invasive species management, surveys and monitoring, native plant propagation, and out planting. The position is based at the Nissequogue River State Park Greenhouse & Nursery. The intern will work in the production facility, outdoor production areas, and in the field.

Job duties:

* Native and invasive plant identification

* Reforestation site assessments

* Invasive plant and forest pest surveys and reporting

* Invasive species removal

* Native species planting

* Data collection and entry

* Native plant propagation

* Communicating project work to coworkers, volunteers, and patrons.

* The position will report to Nissequogue River State Park and may travel to other State Parks in the Long Island Region to implement project work.

Minimum Qualifications 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 at a SUNY institution in environmental science, conservation, natural resource management, forestry, horticulture, or a related field.

* Experience with environmental field work including plant identification, invasive species management, planting, and/or propagation.

* Candidate must be self-motivated, able to initiate projects and tasks, have good time management and organizational skills, and effectively work with others.

* 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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Michelle Doran-Leute

Telephone

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Email Address nysparks.climate corps.gov

Address

Street Nissequogue River State Park Greenhouse and Nursery

799 Saint Johnland Road

City Kings Park

State NY

Zip Code 11754

Notes on Applying The internship is only open to currently enrolled SUNY students. Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a cover letter, resume and confirmation of full-time SUNY enrollment (transcript or enrollment letter) to:

nysparks.climate corps.gov

Please include "Reforestation - Nissequogue" in your subject line.

Applications will be accepted until March 9, 2026.

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