Eco Innovators College Intern (Part-time)
About The Position
Eco-Innovators is a program for 9th - 12th graders that gives students access to environmental leaders and infrastructure across the City as they work to invent creative projects that push the environmental resiliency movement forward in their own communities. Students make real change as they explore advocacy tools and learn techniques to help solve challenging environmental issues including supporting NYC’s urban canopy, protecting the health of NYC waterways, and advocating for green infrastructure policy. Eco-Innovators Afterschool Program operates from February 2026 to May 2026, during afterschool hours (2:30 pm - 5:30 pm), with each program site meeting once weekly. CPF is seeking a College Intern for the spring to assist the Eco-Innovators Afterschool Program Manager in providing instruction and guidance to high school interns during program hours for up to 12 hours/ week from late February to May. The ideal candidate will have some knowledge in environmental science and a basic understanding of youth development. Eco-Innovators takes place at sites throughout Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. The College Intern will be required to travel to and from our program sites independently and participate in any planned field experiences which take place in the surrounding neighborhoods. The College Intern may also be asked to work at the CPF Education Department main office at 1234 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10029 and virtually as needed.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in education, ecology, biology, environmental science, or related field
- Awareness of current environmental issues and passion for socio-environmental change
- Understanding of scientific methods and science inquiry practices
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with and building rapport with youth a plus
- Interest in working with students from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
