Seeds to Trees College Intern, Fall

POSITION SUMMARY   

City Parks Foundation seeks college interns to work during the school year within 

our Seeds to Trees Program. The mission of Seeds to Trees is to educate elementary and middle 

school students about urban ecology, forest ecology, marine ecology, parks stewardship and 

conservation using parks as outdoor classrooms. This program blends hands-on classroom

sessions and outdoor field experiences in parks or gardens, and offers professional development

for partner teachers.

The College Intern will assist Seeds to Trees staff to implement the program from October - December, starting

in the classroom and ending with field experiences.  The Seeds to Trees College Intern reports to the Seeds to

Trees Program Manager and works closely with the part-time Educators. 

Start Date: October 2024

End Date: November 2024

Compensation: $18 per hour

REQUIREMENTS 

• Assist to implement our environmental education program in NYC Parks and Schools
• Must be available from early March to June 12 - 16 hours per week 
• Assist with the facilitation of Seeds to Trees activities mostly in the field and sometimes in the classroom
• Occasionally provide logistical support and complete general administrative duties, such as lesson materials preparation, living collection care and other related tasks as needed
• Support the gathering of digital materials and anecdotes for marketing purposes
• Assist with data collection and recordkeeping 
• Help transport, maintain and store program gear

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Environmental Education/Science, Environmental Studies, or in a related field
• Knowledge of/Experience in Environmental Science and Education a plus
• Commitment to helping middle and elementary school students develop an interest in Environmental Science and NYC Parks through positive attitude and role modeling
• Desire to learn through working closely with urban, marginalized youth 
• Commitment to punctuality and attendance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential
• Willingness to work outdoors in sometimes inclement weather such as high temperatures and light rain

WORKING FOR CITY PARKS FOUNDATION  

Benefits include excellent healthcare and dental package, vacation, paid holidays, 403(b) Retirement Plan and flexible spending plan. City Parks Foundation is a collegial, mission-focused organization that values its employees and encourages professional growth and advancement.

ABOUT CITY PARKS FOUNDATION

At City Parks Foundation (CPF), we are dedicated to invigorating and transforming New York City parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through arts, environmental education, sports, and community building programs for all New Yorkers. Our ethos is simple: we believe thriving parks mean thriving communities.

Community engagement includes Partnerships for Parks, a public-private program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks, which supports and champions a growing network of community leaders who care and advocate for the transformation of our neighborhood parks and the Parks and Open Space Partners-NYC coalition of conservancies and alliances. We also administer the NYC Green Fund, a regranting program for parks and open space nonprofits and grassroots organizations.

We produce SummerStage, the iconic free, outdoor performing arts festival in NYC, presenting world-class artists from across the globe and our own neighborhoods on our mainstage in Central Park and in local parks in all five boroughs, and our Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and roving PuppetMobile present marionette puppet theater throughout New York City.

We connect youngsters to nature in the urban environment through progressive, experiential teaching. Using parks as classrooms, we provide learning experiences and hands-on activities in urban forests, coastal areas, and gardens.

Free golf, tennis, track & field, soccer, and fitness programs bring high-quality instruction and equipment into areas where few organized athletic opportunities exist. We offer leveled training, year-round scholarship coaching, and special pro events.