Coastal Classroom College Intern
Job Description:
City Parks Foundation (CPF) seeks a College Intern to assist Coastal Classroom Staff in providing instruction and guidance to middle school students and paid high school interns during Summer 2026 under the supervision of the Coastal Classroom Program Manager. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge base in aquatic ecosystems and shoreline ecology as well as at least one year experience in delivering instruction to and working with adolescents in an educational setting. Training for his position will take place in late June and beginning of July.
This position will be working primarily from either Kaiser Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, OR from the Hallett's Cove Site in Astoria in collaboration with the Socrates Sculpture Park. A few hours for administrative duties will be required at our education offices located at 1234 Fifth Avenue in Central Park’s beautiful Arsenal North building.
Responsibilities:
- Directly support and assist program managers and seasonal educators, primarily on site.
- Deliver sequential, developmentally appropriate lessons for diverse participants, primarily middle school youth.
- Help facilitate the seamless implementation of field activities while supporting the Program Manager and Program Director as needed
- Provide logistical support and complete general administrative duties, as needed.
- Assist with data collection and recordkeeping.
- Help maintain, repair and protect boats, tools and equipment, including waders, nets, buckets, water quality kits and other gear.
- Requires quick setup and breakdown time, including moving heavy equipment (boats, waders, nets, moving cart) and other physically arduous tasks.
Requirements:
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree or anticipated degree program in Education, Marine Ecology, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, or related field
- Interest in working with diverse students, especially middle school youth from low-income communities
- Knowledge of science education, marine ecology, marine biology, environmental science, or related field, or pursuit of a degree in one or more of these areas of study
- Basic knowledge of marine ecosystems, marine life, data collection, and data analysis
- Lifeguard Certification a plus
- Non-motorized boating experience a plus
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team essential
- Versatility, resourcefulness and creativity required (contagious enthusiasm would be great)
- Willingness to work outdoors from July-August in hot/sometimes uncomfortable weather conditions (manual labor necessary)