Communications & Outreach Internship (Education)

Black Rock Forest; Town of Cornwall (NY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Rock Forest is offering a Communications & Outreach Internship in New York's Cornwall area. The role blends environmental science with interpretation and public engagement, helping to turn field data into compelling stories.

You will develop materials and outreach resources, document trips, and craft social media, website, and newsletter content for community connection. This internship provides hands-on experience across classroom and field settings, ideal for students pursuing science

Qualifications

• Interest in science communication or environmental education.
• Ability to translate field research into engaging stories.
• Willingness to develop educational materials and outreach resources.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex field research into compelling stories.
• Develop educational materials and outreach resources.
• Document field trips and research programs.
• Create engaging social media, website, and newsletter content.

Skills

Public speaking

Social media

Content creation

Storytelling

Education

Undergraduate student in Environmental Science or Communications

Tools

Content Management Systems

Social media analytics

Job description

Communications & Outreach Internship Education

Gain hands-on experience at the intersection of environmental science, interpretation, and public engagement. Designed for individuals pursuing careers in science communication or environmental education, this role spans both classroom and field settings where you will help translate complex field research—from camera-trap wildlife data to forestry studies—into compelling stories. You will assist in developing educational materials and outreach resources, document field trips and research programs, and create engaging social media, website, and newsletter content to connect our community with the forest.