About the role#
The City and the Sea Student Fellowship is an experiential learning program. It connects academic coursework with practical skill development in New York City governance and environmental policy. Fellows work across the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 terms.
What you'll do#
- Research New York City land, oceanfront, and city governance, including policy frameworks and resiliency planning.
- Prepare written briefs and analyze case studies regarding city agency decisions.
- Attend public hearings, community board meetings, and local forums to participate in civic engagement.
- Assist with logistics and public-facing activities for program events like speaker series and student panels.
- Engage in leadership development sessions and present group projects.
- Spend the summer interning at New York City nonprofits, social enterprises, or government agencies focusing on coastal environments.
- Collect, evaluate, and present data for policy or program analysis.
- Shadow organizational leaders to observe decision-making processes and leadership styles.
- Contribute to partner projects such as grant writing and program evaluation.
- Create a final deliverable that connects your academic coursework with your internship experience.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in PAA 101: Public Administration and Its Environment during the Fall semester.
- Enrollment in POL297P: Ocean Politics: Learning from our Watery City during the Spring semester.
Location & details#
- This role is located in New York, NY.
- The position is on-site.
- This is a paid fellowship.
- Students may work up to 20 hours per week during the semester and up to 35 hours per week during summer breaks.
About Pace University
Pace University is an educational institution founded in 1906. It operates in the higher education sector with campuses in New York, Pleasantville, and White Plains. The organization employs nearly 4,000 people. It provides academic programs and mentoring to its student body.
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