INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Environmental Education Internship and Sustainability Project Opportunities
Are you interested in helping people connect to the wonders of nature and parks?
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is seeking enthusiastic people who want to learn about environmental education while assisting in our K-12 outdoor education programs at the Frick Environmental Center. Working with students from over 20 different schools across Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods, we connect kids to nature in Frick Park and other green spaces. Join our team and help youth develop a love of nature, grow their curiosity, and learn science concepts. If you are interested, you can get involved in independent sustainability projects.
Interns serve alongside our team of naturalist educators. We value a holistic approach to learning and provide opportunities for interns to have real world teaching experience. We value the background and experience of all people and strive to be diverse and inclusive in who we serve and who we hire.
What You’ll Do
Teach and co-lead children’s activities | Prepare and organize lesson materials | Foster curiosity and develop observation skills | Create a sense of belonging | Support science and nature learning | Work in a fun, team-based environment | Grow in your teaching skills.
· Unpaid
· Flexible schedule ranging between 8 – 10 hours per week.
· Training and professional development opportunities as your schedule allows.
· This is a yearlong (September – May) experience.
To apply, send a resume and note about why you wish to have this internship to Patty Himes at phimes@pittsburghparks.org.
Community Engagement Internship
Move forward planning and engagement projects across the city through research, community meeting attendance, and administrative support. Interns will assist staff at community/volunteer events with a focus on engaging directly with community members and park stakeholders. Click here to learn more. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Erin Tobin (etobin@pittsburghparks.org).
*While these internships are unpaid, the intern will gain valuable on the job training.
City of Pittsburgh
- Internships – see attached sheet for more information
- GIS, Cybersecurity
- Mobility and Infrastructure
- Health & Safety
- Permits, Licenses and Inspections
- Public Safety
- City Planning
- PT openings for Parks & Recreation
- All positions can be applied to at www.pghjobs.net
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
- https://pittsburghparks.bamboohr.com/careers/39
- https://pittsburghparks.bamboohr.com/careers/41
- Environmental Education Internship and Sustainability Project Opportunities
- Community Engagement Internship
*Internships are not paid. Please see attached for additional information, including contact information to apply.
