Environmental Intern (SUNY Climate Corp/PRA 4-6)
- Salary: From $18.49 to $20.94 Hourly USD Hourly
- Salary Top:18.4920
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Internship
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Job Description
Duties Description
Duration: May/June - September 2025 (Summer)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4 pm (flexible)
Overview
•The Environmental Stewardship Intern will assist the Niagara Region Environmental Stewardship team with a variety of projects related to invasive species management, habitat restoration, climate change, and stewardship of natural resources with 20+ parks in the Niagara Region.
•The position is based in DeVeaux Woods State Park, Niagara Falls; however, projects and duties will be in parks throughout the Niagara Region (Erie and Niagara Counties). An OPRHP vehicle will be provided to travel to various parks.
•Interns typically work approximately 20 hours per week over three weekdays.
Job Duties
•Monitoring of past OPRHP restoration and habitat management projects.
•Surveying, mapping, and the removal of invasive species.
•Surveying and mapping rare or native plants and animals.
•Releasing, monitoring, and data collection of biocontrol agents for Emeral Ash
Borer (EAB) and other invasive species.
•Attend meetings with Parks staff and other New York State agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications
•Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree at a SUNY institution in environmental sciences, biology, environmental engineering, landscape architecture, or similar discipline.
•Candidates must be self-motivated, able to initiate projects and tasks, have good time management and organizational skills, and effectively work with others.
•Candidates must be comfortable doing manual labor & working outside in a variety of weather conditions.
•Experience with animal/plant identification preferred but not necessary.
•Experience with a variety of hand tools, map reading, and GPS/GIS preferred but not necessary.
•Must have valid driver’s license to operate OPRHP vehicles.
Additional Comments
This internship is only open to currently enrolled SUNY students.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Closing Date/Time: 04/18/25 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Show moreThe mission of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.
From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York's 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you!
New York's state parks... With all there is to see and do, how will you spend your time?
NEW YORK STATE IS KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARKS!
Come work with us, and...
- Be a part of the premier park system in the United States - with more than 250 state parks, historic sites, golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, marinas, trails, and museums and nature centers.
- Work in some of the most beautiful, scenic, and historic places New York State has to offer.
- Make a tangible impact on your community. Parks are for everyone, and all are welcome here: People of every age, ability, color, or creed belong here – without exceptions – yourself included! People of every kind come visit us in order to have experiences – and at OPRHP, we get to be part of these special times in truly meaningful ways. See how you can make a difference as a part of Team OPRHP!
State parks and historic sites are staffed by a core of permanent employees who work year-round to maintain these precious resources. During the peak of our operating season (May through September) the permanent staff is supplemented by several thousand seasonal employees who work to ensure that our patrons have a positive and safe experience when visiting our sites.
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