Fort Greene Park Conservancy Program Intern

Fort Greene Park Conservancy Program Intern
Brooklyn, NY

About the Fort Greene Park Conservancy:
The Fort Greene Park Conservancy (FGPC), in partnership with the City of New York and the community, enhances Fort Greene Park’s function as one of Brooklyn’s primary green spaces and strengthens the cultural diverse Fort Greene community through programming and park conservation.

Job Summary:
The intern, along with FGPC and NYC Parks staff, will play a key role in enabling the summer operations of Fort Greene Park; including event management, volunteer coordination, park planning, outreach, and fundraising efforts. FGPC staff will work with interns to design projects that will help advance key park initiatives, tailored to the individual’s interests and professional goals.

Time commitment is 25 hours/week. All day Wednesdays and flexible half days from mid-June to mid-August. Preferred 8 to 10 week commitment.

Housing is not provided. Transportation stipend is available upon request. Students are highly encouraged to apply before March 15, 2016 to be eligible for CES summer funding.

Qualifications:
College Student
Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
Creativity and willingness to take initiative
Flexibility and willingness to work in a variety of work environments
Contact:
Please contact me if there are any questions and email resumes and cover letters to:

Helen Song
[email protected]
(646) 925-2564
www.fortgreenepark.org