Eco-Innovators Intern: Youth Environmental Programs

City Parks Foundation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

City Parks Foundation seeks two college interns to support the Eco-Innovators year-round Afterschool program across NYC sites in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Interns will assist the Program Manager, co-facilitate activities for high school students, mentor youth, and handle logistics and field experiences.

This paid internship provides hands-on environmental education experience, opportunities to develop youth programming skills, and a chance to promote environmental stewardship and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree (or recent graduate) in education, ecology, biology, environmental science, or related field.
• Knowledge of nonprofit operations, environmental education, current environmental issues, and socio-environmental change.
• Willingness to commit to the program schedule and assigned sites.
• Ability to receive feedback, communicate professionally, and collaborate effectively.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental STEM or environmental advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Directly support and assist Eco-Innovators Program Manager with implementation of curricular programming at two hubs.
• Co-facilitate lessons, activities, service-learning projects, and field experiences for high school students.
• Mentor and assist with supervision of high school students.
• Provide logistical support and complete general administrative duties as needed.
• Support materials gathering, photos, anecdotes, and evaluative components of the program.

Skills

Collaboration

Creativity

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, ecology, biology, environmental science, or related field

Job description

City Parks Foundation seeks two college interns to support the Eco-Innovators year-round Afterschool program across NYC sites in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Interns will assist the Program Manager, co-facilitate activities for high school students, mentor youth, and handle logistics and field experiences.

This paid internship provides hands-on environmental education experience, opportunities to develop youth programming skills, and a chance to promote environmental stewardship and