The Fresh Air Fund · 14 hours ago
Environmental Education Intern
Fishkill, NY, US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16/hr - $18/hrThe Fresh Air Fund is a youth development organization providing transformative outdoor experiences for New York City children from underserved communities. They are hiring a Seasonal Environmental Educator to facilitate environmental education lessons and support the operations of the Sharpe Reservation Outdoor Education center.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Assist with logistical setup and breakdown for all visiting groups, including preparing supplies and facilities before arrival and after departure
Support on-site group facilitation, including:
Welcoming and greeting groups
Meal facilitation
Evening programming
Light maintenance tasks
Learn, assist with, and facilitate outdoor education lessons for youth and group participants
Help maintain all hiking trails and support ongoing stewardship of outdoor spaces
Participate in the planning, facilitation, and evaluation of all challenge course programs
Maintain and organize program supplies to ensure readiness for daily use
Keep accurate records of teaching and facilitation, including daily logs (online or written)
Support Fresh Air Fund for summer programs, investing time with campers to meet their needs, encourage growth, and act as a positive role model
Complete a Capstone project
Deliver dynamic outdoor education to youth at an end of summer day camp
Perform other duties assigned to support program operations
Qualification
Required
Strong interest in environmental education, outdoor leadership, and adventure-based learning
Ability to facilitate and teach students in both large and small group settings
Flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly to changes in schedule or program needs
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Demonstrated ability to handle concerns or challenges respectfully and professionally
Willingness to learn and lead lessons and activities from an expansive curriculum
Strong written and oral communication skills
Valid driver's license required; personal vehicle preferred
Company
The Fresh Air Fund
Since its founding in 1877, The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit youth development organization, has provided free life-changing summer experiences in the outdoors to more than 1.8 million children from New York City’s underserved communities.
Founded in 1877
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lisa Gitelson
Chief Executive Officer
Alpha Conteh
Chief Financial Officer
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