Environmental Program Specialist 1, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is New York State's environmental protection and regulatory agency. DEC's Adventure NY initiative was launched in 2017 to connect more New York families and visitors to the great outdoors.

The EPS1 is an essential member of the outdoor recreation team, working with the Director of Outdoor Recreation and staff across the Department to coordinate and develop activities involving outdoor recreation.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate established annual statewide events and programs and assist in the development of new programs that engage the full range of New Yorkers in access to the outdoors and participation in outdoor recreation activities.
• Work internally with the Department to produce effective and inclusive communications materials, including social media, email newsletters, and other digital content and printed materials related to outdoor recreation.
• Attend conferences, expos, and community events to promote the Department’s outdoor recreation efforts and programs.

The position requires the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including representatives of other Department program divisions, other State agencies, external partners, and members of the public.

 Please see job posting for full requirements.

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