Climate Solutions Internship
Climate Solutions Interns are undergraduate students based in the Bronx (or who attend a Bronx-based college or university) who are interested in finding where they fit in the global fight against climate change. Interns will be trained to understand the climate crisis and join the Wildlife Conservation Society in its goal of extending climate education and action into NYC neighborhoods. With resources and guidance from mentors, interns will select a social research question of their choice and use their findings to synthesize a formal plan for how their communities can adapt to a climate-related phenomenon. Interns do not need previous experience with science, but should have an interest and willingness to learn.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn the scientific causes of climate change, the social effects on NYC communities, and understand what professionals in various green industries are doing to mitigate and adapt
- Learn how to explore a social research question, conduct an authentic study, and analyze and present your findings
- Hone science communication skills needed to both present your research project and initiate meaningful conversations about climate related issues within your social circles
- Learn skills and make preparations to be a competitive applicant for green industry internships & jobs
The Climate Solutions Internship takes place each spring (January-late April); the application opens in October/November. To stay informed about future recruitment cycles, complete the interest form linked below.