Eco-Innovators College Intern (Academic Year)

Job overview

Eco-Innovators College Intern (Academic Year) is an onsite, part-time role in New York, NY, with compensation of $20 per hour. City Parks Foundation uses parks as classrooms and provides environmental education and hands-on learning experiences for young people. The intern supports the year-round Eco-Innovators afterschool program by helping deliver environmental curriculum, mentoring high school students, and assisting with field experiences and program logistics. The work helps students explore environmental issues and develop community-focused projects.

What you'll do

• Assist the Eco-Innovators Program Manager with curriculum at two hubs
• co-facilitate lessons, activities, service-learning projects, and field experiences
• mentor and help supervise students
• provide administrative and logistical support
• gather program materials, photos, anecdotes, and evaluation information
• help manage student safety during park activities and field trips
• attend scheduled overnight field trips.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

college intern

eco-innovators

city parks foundation

new york ny

environmental education

youth mentoring

environmental science

afterschool program

part-time

$20/hr

field trips

community stewardship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Hourly compensation
• transportation and food provided for overnight field trips.

Why this role

Supports a youth environmental education program at two assigned sites; includes two overnight field trips per school year, with transportation and food provided.

About the employer

City Parks Foundation is hiring for this role. Industry: Educational Support Services. Sector: 61.