Hybrid Youth Environmental Advocate Intern na Wildlife Conservation Society
Wildlife Conservation Society · Queens, Estados Unidos Da América · Hybrid
- Escritório em Queens
Job Description
Internship: Youth Environmental Advocates Intern
Location: Queens Zoo
Department: Education
Duration: October 2025 - June 2026
Schedule: Thursday afternoons 5pm- 7pm in person at the Queens Zoo, plus occasional weekends for events and field trips during the winter/fall. Weekend events are more frequent in the Spring (March-May); approximately 100 hours total
Approximate Number of Positions Available: 15
Application Deadline: 8/29/2025
Stipend: $400 approximate total stipend to be paid as one lump sum upon completion of the position, less applicable taxes
Internship Summary:
Youth Environmental Advocates are students interested in advocating for wildlife and habitats. Students in this program will learn the ins and outs of advocating for conservation actions in local communities. Youth Environmental Advocates work within the NYC community to support various wildlife conservation issues, learn how environmental policies impact communities and the health of the environment, and explore ways you can influence change as a young leader. Students will learn best practices in large-scale event planning including assisting, planning, and coordinating a Youth Summit and World Wildlife Day activities.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn about the environment, conservation and advocacy techniques
- Hone public speaking skills while teaching the public about wildlife conservation and actions they can take to protect our environment by educating Zoo visitors and community members at local events.
- Learn about environmental justice issues and their impact on communities, wildlife, and how to encourage action.
- Plan and coordinate conservation projects like local lake cleanups and develop activities for educational tabling at community events such as “World Wildlife Day" & "It's My Estuary Day"
- Assist with the development, planning, and execution of the Youth Conservation Summit, to be held Spring 2026.
- Participate in advocacy opportunities with WCS and partner organizations including meetings and hearings with elected officials.
Qualification Requirements
- Must be a high school student in good standing
- Must be a NYC resident
- You are interested in supporting wildlife conservation programs and strengthening your skills as a youth leader.
- You are interested in understanding how environmental policy works and how it impacts communities.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- If accepted, must successfully pass a background screening if 18+ years of age (provided by WCS)
What to expect on the application:
- 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.
- Tell us about something you have done to benefit the environment or your local ecosystem (these can be big or small actions)
- What are some sustainable actions you would like to promote and how do they support conservation?
- What are your Career Aspirations? Why?
- What do wildlife, science, and/or conservation mean to you? How do you want to make a difference?
- What roles have you had in school or work/volunteer experience that demonstrate your potential to be a good team member and/or leader?
- Why should you be selected to participate in this opportunity? In other words, what makes you stand out from other applicants?
