About the role#
The Eco-Innovators program connects high school students with environmental leaders to create projects that improve local communities. We are looking for two interns to support our year-round afterschool program. You will work at two of our four program sites across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. This role provides hands-on experience in youth development and environmental science education.
What you'll do#
- Support the Program Manager with curricular implementation at two hubs.
- Co-facilitate lessons, service-learning projects, and field experiences for high school students.
- Mentor and supervise up to 25 students during park activities and field trips.
- Handle administrative duties and gather program materials, photos, and student anecdotes.
- Facilitate two 2-hour sessions at two different sites each week.
- Dedicate 1-2 hours per week to planning and analyzing student work.
- Participate in one to two overnight field trips per semester.
- Engage in light to moderate physical activity while working outdoors.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a Bachelor's degree program in education, ecology, biology, environmental science, or a related field.
- Interest in environmental STEM, advocacy, and nonprofit operations.
- Ability to communicate professionally and collaborate with a team.
- Willingness to receive feedback and develop new skills.
- Commitment to the program schedule and travel to assigned sites.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY.
- Term: Fall 2026 and Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About City Parks Foundation
City Parks Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization based in New York. It operates programs across all five boroughs of the city. The organization focuses on arts, environmental education, sports, and community initiatives in public parks. It manages the SummerStage festival, the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, and the PuppetMobile. The staff size ranges from 51 to 200 employees.
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