Summer Coastal Classroom High School Internship

City Parks Foundation•New York, NY

3d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

City Parks Education has been offering interdisciplinary environmental education programs in schools and parks since 1992. The Coastal Classroom summer program focuses on coastal ecology, water quality, urban waterfront restoration and preservation on the NYC waterfront, with sites in Hallets Cove in Astoria and Kaiser Park in Coney Island. Coastal Classroom will provide summer programming for up to 30 middle school students at each of the 2 locations, using site-specific inquiry-based lessons to stimulate meaningful learning experiences in their own communities. Between June and August, the Coastal Classroom summer program will engage middle school students in coastal ecology and maritime training, through instruction as well as trips to coastal areas and visits to organizations performing similar work. CPF has developed this internship opportunity for ambitious 11th or 12th grade high school students to gain hands-on experience and explore the environmental education sector, while helping to promote stewardship of our waterways and coastal areas. Selected interns will gain valuable work experience, putting their skills to use while expanding their knowledge of the field. The Coastal Classroom internship is an exciting opportunity. High school students who complete the apprenticeship will: Learn more about coastal ecology Receive training in program facilitation and peer instruction Facilitate activities and provide instruction for groups of upper elementary and middle school-aged peers Learn valuable skills that will help them in the workplace for years to come. Interns will be placed at one of 2 locations: Kaiser Park in Coney Island Hallets Cove in Astoria Internships will run from June to August, depending on the site Interns will work up to a total of 25 hours per week

Requirements

Be enrolled in High School
Be at least 16 years old (by July. 1, 2025)
Demonstrate basic knowledge of coastal ecology
Have an interest in working with upper elementary and middle school-aged students
Commit to attending the training and internship work schedule
Strong interest and basic knowledge of coastal ecology, such as marine ecosystems, marine life, data collection, and data analysis.
On-water experience including basic navigational skills
Commitment to helping younger students develop an interest in marine ecology
Commitment to punctuality and attendance
Ability to work independently and as part of a team essential
Willingness to develop new skills and “can do” attitude required
A desire to work outdoors from September to November
Willingness to assist fully with physical aspects of setup and breakdown of the site to the extent of your ability
Commitment to Coastal Classroom’s mission

Responsibilities

Work as team members to assist lead educator, primarily on site
Help lead groups of middle school students in developmentally appropriate lessons about marine ecology and/or rowing
Support lead educator to complete occasional office work, such as assisting in lesson preparation, inventorying and other related tasks as needed
Contribute to an ongoing blog for the CPF website and support the gathering of materials and anecdotes for our Facebook page
Assist with data collection and recordkeeping.
Help maintain, repair and protect boats, tools, and equipment, including waders, nets, buckets, water quality kits and other gear
Assist in quick setup and breakdown, including moving heavy equipment (waders, nets, moving cart) and other physically-involved tasks

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