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City Parks Foundation · 1 day ago

Eco Innovators College Intern (Part-time)

New York, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18/hr - $18/hr

City Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in New York City through parks and green spaces. They are seeking a College Intern for the Eco-Innovators Afterschool Program to assist in providing instruction and guidance to high school interns, focusing on environmental education and advocacy.

CommunitiesEducationNon Profit

Hiring Manager

Nim Lee

Responsibilities

Directly support and assist Program Manager with implementation of afterschool programs

Co-facilitate lessons, activities, service-learning projects, and field experiences

Help design engaging, age-appropriate, inquiry-based, experiential environmental education activities

Provide logistical support and comprehensive general administrative duties as needed

Support the gathering of materials, photos, and anecdotes of the program

Assist with data collection and recordkeeping

Help in managing student safety during environmental stewardship programs

Engage in physical activity in outdoor settings

Commit to and travel to the program sites throughout the boroughs

Qualification

Environmental scienceYouth developmentScientific methodsBuilding rapport with youthCultural awareness

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in education, ecology, biology, environmental science, or related field

Experience working with and building rapport with youth a plus

Awareness of current environmental issues and passion for socio-environmental change

Understanding of scientific methods and science inquiry practices

Interest in working with students from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

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

New York, New York, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.cityparksfoundation.org

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Berenice Suchilt

Catalyst for Partnerships For Parks

Emily Sherrod

Director of Partnership Development

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