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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark and Recreation Seasonal Positions - Erie County

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $15.97 to $24.13 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Hours and schedule vary and may include nights and weekends. Part time schedules are available.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Niagara

Street Address TBD

City TBD

StateNY

Zip Code14305

Duties Description It's never too early to start planning for summer employment! Seasonal employees are typically employed between Memorial Day and Labor Day (may vary based on location). Park and Recreation Aides can work in many different areas within a park or historic site, including:

-Park Offices
-Park and Trail Maintenance, Groundskeeping, and Landscaping
-Pools and Beach areas
-Historic Site Tours, Visitor Areas, and Gift Shops
-Nature Centers-Sanitation and Cleaning
-Golf Courses and Pro Shops-Patron Assistance...and more!

Many park regions also employ a limited number of seasonal trades people, recreation specialists, and other specialized roles.

Minimum Qualifications There are no Civil Service minimum qualifications. Qualifications for each seasonal position are based on operating needs and vary based on the assigned work location and job title.

Additional Comments Work locations in Erie County:

State Parks
Beaver Island State Park
Big Six Mile Creek Marina
Buckhorn Island State Park
Buffalo Harbor State Park
Evangola State Park
Knox Farm State Park
Woodlawn Beach State Park

Historic Sites
Darwin Martin House State Historic Site

Golf Courses
Beaver Island State Park Golf Course

Pay:
-Current hourly salaries for Park and Recreation Aides range from $15.97- $24.13 per hour depending on location, type of work available and the experience of the applicant.

Benefits:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employees’ 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 have been met.

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

Name Personnel

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Niagara.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 3160 DeVeaux Woods Drive

City Niagara Falls

State NY

Zip Code 14305

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested in being considered for a seasonal position, please submit an application to: Niagara.employment@parks.ny.gov

– using the subject line “Seasonal Employment 2025”

You can download the application here:
https___parks.ny.gov_documents_employment_FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Niagara (1).pdf

Join our team and come see why it's great to work for New York State Parks!