Youth Environmental Advocate Intern

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?

Opportunity Type

Interns

Salary Range

$400 Stipend