Park Steward (Seasonal)

Part-time - Entry Level

Cohoes, NY

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

Brookfield Renewable is recruiting for seasonal Park Stewards to support Falls View Park on a 6 month contract. The Park Stewards provide a vigilant set of eyes for BRP as to proper use of the park, as well as limited details about the site's history and genesis.

Responsibilities

• Presents limited and repetitive pre-established talks including introductions to community program, films, map talks, and static exhibit interpretation.
• Answer visitor inquiries and provides public information.
• Show visitors through the building/site, telling the story of events which took place here, and how those events related to the particular historic situation.
• Provides information on a variety of subjects and interprets park values for visitors with varying interests and backgrounds.
• Facilitates visitor understanding and enjoyment of the park.
• Facilitates visitor compliance consistent with resource protection efforts.
• Encourages park visitors to develop a sense of stewardship of Park resources.
• Responsible for overseeing daily park operations, protecting resources and maintaining visitor use areas.
• Assists with program administration, including record-keeping and correspondence.
• Works well with members of other divisions and is flexible and able to respond positively to changes in schedules and duties due to emergencies or other contingencies.
• Assists the public with questions/concerns.

Requirements

• Approachable and friendly demeanor with the ability to deal with the public.
• Self-starter, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.
• Strong organizational skills coupled with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment and to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Must make safety the highest priority in performing all work activities.
• Pre-employment drug testing required.

Benefits

• Pay: $20.00/hr.