Internship Opportunities
NYC Department of Environmental Protection Opportunities
- Various internship opportunities
- Click here to find opportunities and applications
New New York Leaders Internship Opportunities
- A forum for agencies to post opportunities and for students to apply to positions
- Click here for more information
NASA Internships
- Climate related internship opportunities and more (you will need to create an account to view and apply to opportunities)
- Click here for internship opportunities and information
NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
- Various sustainability and environmental internship opportunities involving law, management, education etc.
- Click here to find opportunities
Sustainable CUNY Internship Program
- Support Sustainable CUNY staff in their energy and sustainability efforts
- Click here for more information
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- Children’s Educator or Instructor positions for Summer 2017
- Click here for internship opportunities and information
Queens Botanical Garden
- Volunteer and internship opportunities
- Click here for more information
Urban Green Council Opportunities
- The mission of Urban Green Council is to transform NYC buildings for a sustainable future
- Click here to find opportunities
GLOBE Intern, The Nature Conservancy
- Bridge the gap between academics and the real-world conservation dealing with the health and sustainability of our world
- Click here for info sheet
Summer Internship, The Central Park Conservancy
- Environmental Education, GIS & Asset Management, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture – Construction Management, Tree Care, and Woodlands Management
- Click here for more information
Wave Hill – New York Public Garden and Cultural Center
- Forest Project Crew Leader, Youth Programs Coordinator
- Click here for internships opportunities and information
Athenica Environmental Engineering Services, Inc.
- Environmental consultant internship opportunities
- Click here for more information
Natural Resource Defense Council
- NRDC is a non-profit environmental organization working to protect the environment through legislation.
- Click here for more information
Scholar Internship Program, American Geographical Society
- Spread geographical information through blogging, social media, and mapping
- Click here for more information
Fieldwork Intern, Natural Areas Conservancy
- Document, download, and edit field data daily or as needed on field data recording devices or paper datasheets; Accurately locate study areas using a GPS; Assist in data entry and analysis as needed; etc.
- Click here for more information
Full Time Summer Internships, Hudson River Park Trust
Part Time Year-Round Internships, Hudson River Park Trust
- Field Science Coordinator
- Environmental Educator
- Approx 24 hours/week, start around April 2018, $18/hour
- Contact Tina with a resume to apply and for any questions: twalsh@hrpt.ny.gov
Summer Intern, 350 Brooklyn
- 350 Brooklyn works to reverse climate change and achieve climate justice through local action. We promote sustainable energy, oppose the fossil fuel industry, and educate and activate our community. 350Brooklyn is a local affiliate of 350.org, a global grassroots organization.
- The intern that works with them would likely work with one or more of their committees.
- More info here: https://350brooklyn.org/get-involved/
- To apply email morphospace@gmail.com
Campaign Intern, ALIGN
- A longstanding alliance of labor and community organizations united for a just and sustainable New York. ALIGN works at the intersection of economy, environment, and equity to make change and build movement. Our model addresses the root causes of economic injustice by forging strategic coalitions, shaping the public debate through strategic communications, and developing policy solutions that make an impact.
- Interns to possibly assist with one of their following campaigns: Climate Works for All; NY Renews; and Transform Don’t Trash. The info on each is here: http://alignny.org/campaign/
- To apply email morphospace@gmail.com
College Aide, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- Assist in standing water and larval mosquito surveillance, assessing reported standing water sites in NYC, data entry and daily reports, etc.
- Click here for more information
For graduating or graduate students:
NYC DCAS Internship and Fellowship Opportunities
- NYC Urban Fellows Program, Social Justice Post-Graduate Fellowship, etc.
- Click here for more information
Seasonal Field Coordinator, Natural Areas Conservancy
- Assist teams in data collection; Assist NAC ecologists in planning and training of all interns; Coordinate with NYC Parks’ staff; etc.
- Click here for more information
Field Supervisor, Natural Areas Conservancy
- Supervise a team of undergraduate interns in field data collection and lab procedures; Document, download, and edit field data on field data recording devices or paper datasheets; etc.
- Click here for more information
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator (Sustainability Coordinator), CUNY Brooklyn College
- Provide administrative support with EHS compliance and campus sustainability; Participate in and plan measures to minimize the College’s impact on the environment and to achieve compliance with applicable laws and regulations; etc.
- Click here for more information
BC has a relationship with the following:
Gowanus Canal Community Development Corporation
- Click here for more information
Greenwood Cemetery
- Click here for more information
Hudson River Park Trust
- Click here for internship opportunities
Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay
- Click here for more information
Volunteer Opportunities
Billion Oyster Project
- Build wire mesh reef structures, oyster cages, wash and prepare recycled shells, etc.
- Click here for more information
NYC Parks and Recreation
- Various volunteer events within NYC’s 5 boroughs
- Click here for more information
Innovation: Africa
- Non-profit organization that installs solar technology in countries around Africa
- Click here for more information and volunteer application
Semester Opportunities
SEA Semester (Abroad Program)
- Study abroad with SEA Semester!
- The SEA Semester program features an interdisciplinary curriculum and dynamic leadership-development experience – at sea aboard tall ships and on shore.
- Pick from a variety of destination and course options.
- Click here to learn more about SEA Semester.
Sunrise Semester
- Take a gap semester or year and become an activist on climate change-related campaigns in NYC.
- Click here to learn more about the Sunrise Semester internship program.
Fellowship Opportunities
Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay
- Summer Fellowship Program: the fellowship helps students pursue environmental careers through experiential learning and hands-on training using science to manage coastal urban areas
- Click here for more information
Adamah
- Leadership training program for Jewish adults – integrates organic agriculture, farm-to-table living, Jewish learning, community building, and spiritual practice.
- Spring, Summer, and Fall dates
- Participation in Summer Adamah counts as 3 college credits from Wake Forest Divinity School’s Food, Faith, and Religious Leadership Initiatives
- Click here for more information and application