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Description
Organization Information
GrowNYC is a 53-year-old environmental nonprofit organization - helping more than 3 million New Yorkers by providing essential services and taking action to make NYC a livable city, one where every person can enjoy a healthier, more sustainable life.
Our Programs:
Note to applicants on COVID safety: GrowNYC is committed to stopping the spread of Covid-19. All new hires are encouraged to take the COVID vaccine (as defined by the CDC) and we ask to submit proof to our HR department within 30 days of hire. Employees may be required to follow COVID safety protocols as the situation evolves, which may include daily health screenings, mask-wearing, and other mitigation measures as deemed necessary by local conditions, mandates, and applicable guidelines.
Summer Workforce Development Internship
Position Summary
Over this seven-week summer program, our Summer Workforce Development Interns will rotate through each of GrowNYC’s programs: Education, Conservation, Green Space, and Food Access, completing a combination of hands-on fieldwork and coursework to learn more about GrowNYC’s environmental initiatives. Participants will gain valuable skills in horticulture, urban farming, public service, and more. Participants will end the season with a deeper understanding of our complex food system and will receive a certificate of completion.
Requirements
Interns will be expected to:
Sample Schedule
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
This internship requires working outdoors and standing for lengthy periods, sometimes in extreme temperatures, and in a potentially noisy environment. Being able to lift heavy equipment and supplies, up to 50 lbs, is a plus.
Schedule
This internship will start on July 1st and end on August 14th. Participants will work 20 hours weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Work hours will include a day at our Governors Island Teaching Garden, classroom time at our Manhattan office (or virtual), and fieldwork at GrowNYC sites. Independent travel is required.
Compensation
This position is non-exempt and is a part-time internship. The pay is $17 per hour and includes statutory benefits. Metrocards will be provided.
Location
Coursework will be completed at Governors Island Teaching Garden, GrowNYC’s office at 100 Gold Street in Manhattan or virtually. Site work will vary weekly and take place in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, or the Bronx. The final schedule of locations will be distributed when the position is offered.
Applications
Applicants for the Summer Workforce Development Internship should submit an application and 1 reference. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis starting April 1, 2024. Due to the volume of employment applications received, GrowNYC is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate. No phone calls or recruiters, please.
Application deadline is April 26, 2023.
Contact
GrowNYC
P.O. Box 2327
New York, NY 10272
212-788-7900
For additional information, please see our website: grownyc.org
GrowNYC is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and hires without regard to race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or physical disability.
Full Time
$52k-70k (estimate)
03/16/2024
06/13/2024
grownyc.org
New York, NY
200 - 500