Seeds to Trees College Intern, Spring

City Parks Foundation • New York, NY

1d • $20 - $20

About The Position

City Parks Foundation seeks up to three college interns to work during the school year within our Seeds to Trees Program. The mission of Seeds to Trees is to educate elementary and middle school students about urban ecology, forest ecology, marine ecology, parks stewardship and conservation using parks as an outdoor classroom. This program blends hands-on classroom sessions and outdoor field experiences in parks or gardens, and offers professional development for partner teachers.
The College Intern will assist Seeds to Trees staff to implement the program from mid-March - June, starting in the classroom and ending with field experiences. As part of this opportunity, the intern will be guided and instructed in the facilitation and administration of experiential, environmental STEM programs primarily in parks and with at least one opportunity to visit a school classroom. The Seeds to Trees College Intern reports to the Senior Manager, School Partnerships and works closely with the Seeds to Trees Program Manager and part-time Educators.

Requirements

• Internships will begin in mid-March and end in June
• Interns will work 12 - 16 hours per week
• Interns must have availability to work at least 2-3 weekdays between 9am and 3pm
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Environmental Education/Science, Environmental Studies, or in a related field
• Commitment to helping middle and elementary school students develop an interest in Environmental Science and NYC Parks through positive attitude and role modeling
• Desire to learn through working closely with urban, underserved youth
• Commitment to punctuality and attendance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential
• Willingness to work outdoors

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of/Experience in Environmental Science and Education a plus

Responsibilities

• Interns will work with the Seeds to Trees Program Staff to implement our environmental education program in NYC Parks and Schools
• Interns will assist with the facilitation of Seeds to Trees activities mostly in the field and sometimes in the classroom
• Occasionally provide logistical support and complete general administrative duties, such as lesson preparation, living collection care and other related tasks as needed
• Support the gathering of digital materials and anecdotes for marketing purposes
• Assist with data collection and recordkeeping
• Help transport, maintain and store program gear

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees