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City Parks Foundation · 4 months ago

Coastal Classroom High School Intern, Fall

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$16.50/hr - $16.50/hr

City Parks Foundation is dedicated to enhancing New York City's parks through various community programs. The Coastal Classroom internship offers high school students hands-on experience in environmental education, focusing on coastal ecology and maritime training for middle school students across multiple park locations.

CommunitiesEducationNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work as team members to assist lead educator, primarily on site

Help lead groups of middle school students in developmentally appropriate lessons about marine ecology and/or rowing (rowing at Kaiser Park only)

Support lead educator to complete occasional office work, such as assisting in lesson preparation, inventorying and other related tasks as needed

Contribute to an ongoing blog for the CPF website and support the gathering of materials and anecdotes for our Facebook page

Assist with data collection and recordkeeping

Help maintain, repair and protect boats, tools, and equipment, including waders, nets, buckets, water quality kits and other gear

Assist in quick setup and breakdown, including moving heavy equipment (waders, nets, moving cart) and other physically-involved tasks

Qualification

Coastal ecology knowledgeOn-water experienceData collection skillsPunctualityOutdoor workTeamwork

Required

Be enrolled in High School

Be at least 16 years old (by Oct. 1, 2025)

Demonstrate basic knowledge of coastal ecology

Have an interest in working with upper elementary and middle school-aged students

Commit to attending the training and internship work schedule

Strong interest and basic knowledge of coastal ecology, such as marine ecosystems, marine life, data collection, and data analysis

On-water experience including basic navigational skills

Commitment to helping younger students develop an interest in marine ecology

Commitment to punctuality and attendance

Ability to work independently and as part of a team essential

Willingness to develop new skills and 'can do' attitude required

A desire to work outdoors from October and November

Willingness to assist fully with physical aspects of setup and breakdown of the site to the extent of your ability

Commitment to Coastal Classroom's mission

Company

City Parks Foundation

City Parks Foundation (CPF) is the only independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to offer programs in public parks throughout the five boroughs of New York City.

Founded in 1989