About the role#
The City and the Sea Student Fellowship is an experiential learning opportunity that connects academic coursework with practical work in governance and environmental policy. Fellows study New York City land, oceanfront policy, and city agency decisions. The program includes an academic year component followed by a summer internship at local nonprofits, social enterprises, or government agencies.
What you'll do#
During the academic year, you will:
- Research policy frameworks, resiliency planning, and community impacts.
- Prepare written briefs and analyze case studies regarding governance.
- Participate in civic engagement activities, such as public hearings and community board meetings.
- Draft reflective reports on your experiences.
- Assist with the planning and logistics for program events like speaker series and student panels.
- Engage in leadership development sessions.
During the summer internship, you will:
- Assist with policy or program analysis by collecting and presenting data on urban governance or environmental issues.
- Shadow organizational leaders to observe decision-making processes.
- Contribute to partner projects, including grant writing or program evaluation.
- Complete a final fellowship deliverable that connects your coursework with your internship experience.
What you'll need#
- Federal Work Study eligibility.
- Current enrollment in PAA 101: Public Administration and Its Environment.
- Current enrollment in POL297P: Ocean Politics: Learning from our Watery City.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Hours: Maximum 20 hours per week during the semester and 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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