Emerging Leaders in Climate Solutions Internship

Job Description

• Learn the scientific causes of climate change and the social effects on NYC communities and environmental effects on ecosystems. 
• Participate in field trips and field investigations to sites throughout NYC to observe climate solutions in action and connect learning to real-world application. 
• Meet with professionals in various green industries to learn how their work relates directly or indirectly to climate adaptation or mitigation. 
• Hone communication skills needed to both present a final project and initiate meaningful conversations about climate related issues within your social circles. 
• Identify ways in which climate science and solutions can influence and impact different areas of study and future career goals. 
• Learn about the variety of career pathways in the zoo, aquarium, conservation, and green career field including training and degrees necessary. 
• Learn and develop workplace skills needed to excel in an internship or job experience. 
• Make preparations to be a competitive applicant in your field  

Qualification Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as a CUNY (City University of New York) or SUNY (State University of New York) undergraduate student or in a trade school. Preference will be given to non-science majors. 
• Interest in learning about climate change, sustainability and green jobs. 
• Must be willing to travel around NYC and conduct physically demanding/challenging, hands-on explorations at field sites. 
• Must be eligible to work in the United States 
• Students 18 and older must successfully pass a background screening if accepted (provided by WCS) 

• The application will ask you to upload a resume, but this is not required. You DO NOT need to upload a cover letter.   
• You will be asked to provide the name, email, and phone number of at least 1 reference.   
• You will be asked to provide 100-200 word responses to the following long answer questions. Applicants who do not fully respond to these questions will not be considered.  
  • What skills and/or experience make you a strong candidate for this position? 
  • What are some sustainable actions you would like to promote and how do they support conservation? 
  • Tell us about something you have done to benefit the environment or your local ecosystem/community (these can be big or small actions) 
  • Have you ever participated in a program at, worked for, or volunteered with one of the WCS Zoos or Aquarium? If so, tell us about your experience. 
  • Is there anything else you would like to tell us about in support of your application? 

• Salary Range: $400 Stipend