Community Partners, Fall 2013
1. GrowNYC
GrowNYC works to improve New York City’s quality of life through environmental programs that transform communities block by block and empower all New Yorkers to secure a clean and healthy environment for future generations.
Job Description:
Past interns have worked with hands-on environmental education projects in middle and high schools, including water restoration and energy (solar ovens). Duties include research, curriculum development and fieldwork (visiting schools and implementing curricula). For Fall 2013 GrowNYC is also looking for interns for the Healthy Kids/Healthy Schools program. Interns work in GrowNYC’s main office on Chambers Street in Manhattan and in the field. Transportation to field sites is by subway.
Hours: One day per week is preferred.
Website: http://www.grownyc.org
2. Community Environmental Center
The Community Environmental Center works to mitigate global warming by providing construction and technical services for green buildings and green living and working conditions.
Job Description:
Interns work as support for office and site staff. Past interns have worked on CEC’s Cool Roofs program. For Fall 2013, CEC is seeking interns interested in environmental education to guide tours of its EcoHouse. Language skills (Chinese and/or Spanish) preferred. Opportunities may exist in other organization aspects and programs as well. Interns work out of CEC’s main office in Long Island City and in the field.
Hours: One day per week preferred
Website: http://www.cecenter.org
3. Eastern Queens Alliance
The Eastern Queens Alliance is a coalition of civic associations that work together to preserve and cultivate green spaces, parks and wetlands in southeastern Queens.
Job Description:
The Eastern Queens Alliance seeks environmental education interns for its Idlewild Park Preserve Environmental Science Learning Center Program. Interns adapt, develop and co-teach curricula and materials for hands-on environmental education workshops in local schools and parks, and for field trips, with a focus on estuaries and salt/freshwater wetland ecosystems. Interns also assist with outreach, scheduling, and coordination of project activities, and help maintain the live animal exhibit. Applicants must provide a writing sample.
Hours: To be determined
Website: http://www.easternqueensalliance.org
4. Queens Botanical Garden
The Queens Botanical Garden is an urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs and demonstrations of environmental stewardship.
Job Description:
Interns begin work in Visitor Services, where, they greet visitors and help them engage with the gardens. After becoming familiar with Queens Botanical Gardens and its operations, interns work on community outreach, development and research, communications and event organization.
Hours: 9 hours/week is preferred; 7 days/week
Website: http://www.queensbotanical.org/home
5. Queens Community House
The Queens Community House is committed to the personal growth of the diverse people it serves and to the creation of self-reliant, open, responsible communities.
Job Description:
Potential internship opportunities are available in many aspects of the organization.Past internships have involved conducting data analysis to identify factors that lead to clients being at risk of eviction from their homes, and building lesson plans and developing curricula for after-school programs. Queens Community House also seeks interns with strong communication and basic database skills (Excel) to work on a housing asset-mapping project. Interns will work with staff collecting and analyzing data on immigrant housing issues and needs.
Hours: 7-10/week; M-F
Website: www.queenscommunityhouse.org/
6. Min Kwon Center for Community Action
The MinKwon Center for Community Action (formerly YKASEC) was established in 1984 to meet the needs and concerns of the Korean American community through our five program areas: Community Organizing and Advocacy, Social Services, Civic Participation, Youth, and Culture.
Job Description:
Potential internship opportunities are available in many aspects of the organization. Recent intern work has focused on helping clients understand and apply for social services, including housing, food stamps and unemployment/job training. Chinese or Korean language skills desired.
Hours: 7-10/week; M-F
Website:http://www.minkwon.org/
7. ONE FLUSHING
ONE FLUSHING is a place-based community-building economic development center that empowers small business owners and local residents with innovative strategies to identify and leverage resources, advocate for policy reforms, and create economic opportunities. Through policy research, advocacy, and partnerships, ONE FLUSHING seeks to expand economic opportunities and collaborative networks in the downtown Flushing community.
Job Description:
ONE FLUSHING seeks interns to conduct community needs assessment research by interviewing community members. Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean and/or Spanish language skills are strongly preferred.
Hours: 7-10/week; M-F
Website: http://www.facebook.com/oneflushing
8. Center for Community Alternatives
The Center for Community Alternatives is a leader in the field of community-based alternatives to incarceration. The CCA’s mission is to promote reintegrative justice and a reduced reliance on incarceration through advocacy, services and public policy development. It works with youth at risk, families in crisis, people with drug and alcohol problems, those with HIV and AIDS, as well as those who have been involved in the criminal justice system.
Job Description:
Potential internship opportunities are available in many aspects of the organization.
Hours: Flexible
Website: http://www.communityalternatives.org
9. Center for Popular Democracy
The Center for Popular Democracy (CPD) promotes equity, opportunity, and a dynamic democracy in partnership with innovative community-based organizations, local and state networks, and progressive unions across the country. CPD works to develop cutting-edge state and local policies that deliver tangible benefits to communities; and to build organizational infrastructure and capacity so our partners can grow stronger and expand. CPD focuses on issues of economic justice, immigrant rights and civil rights.
Job Description:
Potential internship opportunities are available in many aspects of the organization.
Hours: Flexible
Website: populardemocracy.org
10. North Shore University Hospital
North Shore University Hospital is part of the North Shore/LIJ Health System
Job Description:
Internships are in the Department of General and Internal Medicine, collecting and analyzing data on patient perceptions of their experiences moving from hospitalization to out-patient care, excessive emergency room visits and patient discussion/education sessions on pharmaceutical reconciliations. Students interested in internships with North Shore University Hospital must have taken Introduction to Health Services and been referred by Prof. Sardell.
Hours: One day per week preferred
11. New York City Councilmember Peter Vallone
The office of Council Member Peter F. Vallone Jr. (D) is seeking motivated interns with a sincere interest in public service. The internship is an excellent opportunity to learn about the inside workings of city government and gain hands on experience working in politics.
Job Description:
Interns assist with a variety of special projects and general office duties:
*Assisting with legislative and historical research;
*Representing the Council Member at events;
*Staffing the mobile office around the district;
*Attending hearings and briefings at City Hall;
*Updating webpages;
*Answering phones;
*Addressing constituent concerns;
*Organizing the photo archive;
*Maintaining the filing system and contact lists.
Hours: 10-15 hrs. /week
