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Wave Hill · 4 weeks ago

Science Research Mentor for High School Students

Bronx, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Mid Level

Wave Hill is a renowned organization dedicated to connecting people to nature through gardens and programs. They are seeking a Science Research Mentor to guide high school students in designing research projects related to the ecology of NYC natural areas, requiring approximately 100 hours of commitment over several months.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a Science Research Mentor to a small group of high school students

Work with students to design a research project relating to the ecology of NYC natural areas and connected in some way to your own research

Commit approximately 100 hours to the program. This includes mentoring time and contact time with students, as well as prep, communication with Wave Hill staff, and attending planning meetings

About 40 hours between March and June: Mentors will engage in mentorship training and planning sessions, introduce their research to students, and take preliminary steps with their groups for the research process

About 60 hours between July and August: Mentors will supervise the project, making sure it is moving along, reviewing skills, methods, and concepts, and introducing your field of science

When not meeting with students, mentors must ensure that students are prepared to work independently on parts of the project

It is expected that mentors will communicate actively with Wave Hill staff regarding students’ progress, performance expectations and schedules

Qualification

EcologyBiologyConservationGISFieldworkEducation experienceMentoringCommunication

Required

Must be an active scientist, researcher or field technician involved with natural areas in and around NYC. A strong preference will be given for Bronx and northern Manhattan research sites

Willingness and desire to work with urban youth

Comfortable working outdoors during field work in spaces with mixed-material pathways and varying elevations

Preferred

Master's Degree in a field related to ecology, biology, conservation, or GIS preferred. A graduate student or experienced researcher/field technician participating in ecological research will be considered

Experience in educational settings a plus