Cayuga Lake Watershed Internship Positions - several available
CAYUGA LAKE WATERSHED SUMMER INTERNSHIPS - Several positions available
The Cayuga Lake Watershed Internship Program (WIP) is collaboration of watershed based organizations in Ithaca, NY offering internship opportunities for young adults. It gives interns insight into working in the fields of watershed protection, management, access and education from a variety of perspectives such as:
- ecology studies
- climate change
- environmental education
- environmental communication
- community engagement and outreach
- marketing and promotion
- outdoor recreation and access
- social and environmental justice
- farming and food justice
- eco-tourism
- environmental art
- nature therapy
PROGRAM DATES FOR 2025 ARE: June 2nd – August 15th with some flexibility depending on the internship positions.
Positions are 20-40 hours per week with the majority of time spent working with partner organizations on projects and ~3 hours per week dedicated to WIP group activities which include presentations by community members, local organizations, field trips, and mutual sharing of experiences and learning regarding the fields mentioned. There is an initial orientation session and a final presentation of learning. Participants are expected to be active contributors to the program, developing mutual learning goals and projects and assessing outcomes.
Eligible participants are age 18-25 who are interested in increasing their professional skills and/or enhancing their college experience. We are interested in working with a diverse group of people from various socioeconomic, racial and gender identity backgrounds.
All positions are paid, at the minimum, a Tompkins County Living Wage ($18.45/hour).
APPLICATION PROCESS: YOU CANNOT APPLY THROUGH HANDSHAKE.
GO TO: https://discovercayugalake.org/watershed-internship-program-cayuga-lake-internships/ to see the details of the position descriptions and to apply via the online form. You will be asked to select your 3 preferred positions, to upload a resume, names of references and include a statement of interest in lieu of a cover letter.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY MARCH 10TH WILL BE PRIORITIZED, FOR MOST POSITIONS but extensions may be available.
Contact: Questions may be directed to astrid@discovercayugalake.org or (607) 327-5253
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Engages students, community members, and visitors in learning about the ecology and history of Cayuga Lake and provides equitable access to Cayuga Lake to foster appreciation of the Finger Lakes watersheds for local ecosystems, human use, and natural beauty.
- YOUTH PROGRAM MENTOR
- YOUTH GUIDE MENTOR
- FLOATING CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR
- DATA LITERACY EDUCATOR (w CSI)
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION ASSISTANT (w the CLWN)
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH & MARKETING ASSISTANT
Cayuga Lake Watershed Network (CLWN)
A grassroots education and advocacy organization of citizens, businesses, groups, and local governments from across the Cayuga Lake Watershed.
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION ASSISTANT position to be shared with Discover Cayuga Lake, as per above.
Community Science Institute (CSI)
Empowers citizens to monitor and protect local water resources for sustainable management through water testing labs, volunteerism and education.
- DATA LITERACY EDUCATOR position to be shared by Discover Cayuga Lake, as per above.
Aims to increase the number of people who participate in paddle sports in the Finger Lakes region and provide services that promote environmental health and education.
- Community Paddling & Eco-Tourism Programming Assistant
The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI)
Pursues and integrates education and research, and interprets the history and systems of the Earth and its life to increase knowledge, educate society, and encourage wise stewardship of the Earth.
- Museum Outreach & Climate Change Education Intern
Sustainable Finger Lakes (SFLX)
A citizen-based organization working towards the long-term well-being of our communities by integrating social equity, economic vitality, ecological stewardship, and shared responsibility.
- COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH INTERN
- CLIMATE FUND CLEAN ENERGY INTERN
The Soil Factory/WEAVE, in cooperation with Oji:sda Sustainable Indigenous Futures
Explores interactions between social, artistic and scientific networks through interactive and experiential community oriented projects
- POSITIONS PENDING
TO SEE THE FULL POSITION DESCRIPTIONS AND APPLY GO TO:
https://discovercayugalake.org/watershed-internship-program-cayuga-lake-internships/