Environmental Intern (SUNY Climate Corp/PRA 4-6)
- Salary: From $18.49 to $20.94 Hourly USD Hourly
- Salary Top:18.4920
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Internship
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Job Description
Duties Description
Overview
Duration: May/June-September 2025
•The Environmental Stewardship Team in the Central Region is looking for Climate & Watershed Education Steward(s) to design, develop and implement environmental education and stewardship programming primarily focused on engaging youth from underserved communities (e.g., urban and rural high schools).
•Through informal science education, place-based learning, and stewardship experiences within watersheds, including NYS Parks and other public spaces, youth participants will learn about and develop an awareness for climate change, sustainable living, and their relationships with the natural environment (e.g., fish and wildlife, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, historic cultures & land uses).
•Interns will work with DESP staff and volunteers & Stewards from FORCES (Friends of Recreation, Conservation & Environmental Stewardship) to plan and implement 2-3-week programs for multiple school districts over the summer.
•Interns will work 35-40 hours per week.
Job Duties
•Deliver outreach and education that will include field visits, hands-on lessons, and recreational activities to involve and engage high school students in environmental stewardship and sustainability both inside and outside Parks. Example activities include forest health assessment, stream & lake water quality monitoring, plant & animal surveys, recycling & waste prevention, exploring watersheds and interpretive hikes.
•Assist with daily/weekly program schedules; communicating and coordinating with school district staff and partner organizations; training of volunteers and FORCES Stewards; and program evaluations, promotions, and reporting.
•Participate in Environmental Stewardship projects that focus on climate resiliency, natural resource management and field biology (e.g., invasive species assessment and mapping, rare species protection).
-Field duties may include invasives species control and mapping, restoration/enhancement projects with native plant materials, water resources monitoring and protection, and public presentations and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications
•Current, undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in environmental education/interpretation, environmental studies, sustainability, ecology, biology or other similar discipline.
•Candidates must be self-motivated, able to initiate projects and tasks, have good timemanagement and organizational skills, and effectively work with park staff and thepublic.
•Candidates with prior knowledge and experience for environmental education, teaching and/or mentorship for youth (e.g., K-12) preferred but not required.
•Candidate must have a valid driver’s license.
Additional Comments
This internship is only open to currently enrolled SUNY students.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Closing Date/Time: 04/18/25 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Show moreThe mission of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.
From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York's 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you!
New York's state parks... With all there is to see and do, how will you spend your time?
NEW YORK STATE IS KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARKS!
Come work with us, and...
- Be a part of the premier park system in the United States - with more than 250 state parks, historic sites, golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, marinas, trails, and museums and nature centers.
- Work in some of the most beautiful, scenic, and historic places New York State has to offer.
- Make a tangible impact on your community. Parks are for everyone, and all are welcome here: People of every age, ability, color, or creed belong here – without exceptions – yourself included! People of every kind come visit us in order to have experiences – and at OPRHP, we get to be part of these special times in truly meaningful ways. See how you can make a difference as a part of Team OPRHP!
State parks and historic sites are staffed by a core of permanent employees who work year-round to maintain these precious resources. During the peak of our operating season (May through September) the permanent staff is supplemented by several thousand seasonal employees who work to ensure that our patrons have a positive and safe experience when visiting our sites.
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