Green Girls College Intern Position (12 hours/week) – Paid, non-political science internship

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Green Girls After-School is a STEM-based program for middle school girls and female-identifying youth from under-resourced communities in hands-on activities and outdoor adventures in New York City parks and waterways. During our weekly after-school program, students explore current environmental issues such as climate change, the health of our waterways, drinking water supply, and urban forests. Green Girls engages students through experiential, outdoor activities, service learning, and advocacy projects and aims to increase student awareness, interest, knowledge and skills in science and conservation.

CPF has created this opportunity for talented college students to gain hands-on experience working with youth, and to explore environmental science education while helping to promote stewardship and supporting positive youth development. Green Girls After-School program operates during the school year, after-school hours (3:30 pm – 5 pm) from March – June. Each site meets once a week for a total of 12 weeks online this Spring.

CPF is seeking a College Intern to support the Green Girls After-School Program Manager in providing instruction and guidance to middle school girls program hours for up to 12 paid hours each week from March – June. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of environmental science and basic understanding of youth development. This spring the Green Girls After-School program will take place online via Zoom Monday – Thursday.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Directly support and assist Program Manager with implementation of after-school programs on Zoom and Google Classroom
  • Co-facilitate meetings on Zoom and other online platforms, lessons, activities and service-learning projects for middle school girls
  • Help design engaging, age-appropriate, inquiry-based, environmental education activities for remote sessions such as at-home labs, games, demo videos, virtual icebreakers and slide presentations
  • Provide logistical support and complete general administrative duties as needed for each virtual session, including taking attendance, encouraging participation, supervising remote activities and breakout rooms
  • Support the gathering of materials, photos, and anecdotes of the program

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Currently pursuing a college degree in education, ecology, biology, environmental science, or related field.
  • Experience working and building rapport with youth and/or children a plus
  • Knowledge or interest in urban forestry & wildlife, water ecology, waste management, and climate change science and advocacy
  • Understanding of scientific methods and inquiry-based practices
  • Interest in working with diverse students, all age groups, and historically disadvantaged communities
  • Commitment to Green Girls mission

CONTACT: Interested parties should email a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]. Put ‘Green Girls College Intern’ in the subject header.

Thank you for your interest in City Parks Foundation, an equal opportunity employer. Only potential candidates will be contacted. No calls, please.

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