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City Parks Foundation · 8 hours ago

Seeds to Trees College Intern, Spring

New York, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $20/hr

City Parks Foundation is dedicated to transforming New York City parks through various community programs. They are seeking college interns for their Seeds to Trees Program, which educates students about urban and forest ecology through hands-on experiences in parks and gardens.

CommunitiesEducationNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist Seeds to Trees staff to implement the program from mid-March - June

Work with the Seeds to Trees Program Staff to implement our environmental education program in NYC Parks and Schools

Assist with the facilitation of Seeds to Trees activities mostly in the field and sometimes in the classroom

Occasionally provide logistical support and complete general administrative duties, such as lesson preparation, living collection care and other related tasks as needed

Support the gathering of digital materials and anecdotes for marketing purposes

Assist with data collection and recordkeeping

Help transport, maintain and store program gear

Qualification

Environmental EducationEnvironmental ScienceIndependenceTeamworkPunctualityLogistical SupportData CollectionPositive Attitude

Required

Enrollment in a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Environmental Education/Science, Environmental Studies, or in a related field

Knowledge of/Experience in Environmental Science and Education a plus

Commitment to helping middle and elementary school students develop an interest in Environmental Science and NYC Parks through positive attitude and role modeling

Desire to learn through working closely with urban, underserved youth

Commitment to punctuality and attendance

Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential

Willingness to work outdoors

Benefits

Free golf, tennis, track & field, soccer, and fitness programs

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