Wilson Center for Social Entrepreneurship: Billion Oyster Project - Summer Intern
*** FEDERAL WORK STUDY STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ***
***INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ***
About the Organization
The Billion Oyster Project (BOP) is a long-term initiative to restore one billion live oysters to New York Harbor over a 20 year period, and in the process, educate thousands of young people in New York City about the ecology and economy of their local marine environment. BOP is both a green jobs training program for NYC youth and a habitat-restoration project with benefits for the entire region. One billion oysters would filter the standing volume of the Upper New York Bay once every three days. One billion oysters on two hundred acres of reef will have a profound impact on the biodiversity and bio-productivity of the estuary. Through BOP, thousands of public school students and community members will be directly involved in the restoration of their local environment.
The Billion Oyster Project operates under the New York Harbor Foundation, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting public school students in the restoration of their local environment.
The Internship Site
Main location – 134 Carder Rd, Governors Island
Additional locations – New York Harbor
Responsibilities Include:
- Become familiar with Billion Oyster Project programs.
- Communicate with the public about Billion Oyster Project programs and policies.
- Attend and represent Billion Oyster Project at public events.
- Hands-on activities with oysters and other marine life
- Office and administrative functions
Requirements Are:
- Self-motivated, highly-organized, upbeat, and flexible
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with all teams.
- Ability to work closely with volunteers and the public in a professional manner
- Positive work ethic
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Experience teaching or providing informal instruction to children and/or adults preferred
- Strong public speaking skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and/or Google Suite
- Ability to work some weekends and evening hours
- Some duties may require moving equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
- Frequently outdoors: some work will take place on boats, wading in the water, and on-shore in various weather conditions.
- Any person working in the New York City DOE buildings, working with NYCDOE students or who has access to NYCDOE confidential information is required by New York State law to undergo a security clearance, including fingerprints, prior to commencing services. All prospective employees (either working for NYCDOE or for a Vendor) must have a security clearance before starting work. No one can be fingerprinted by the NYCDOE or undergo the security clearance unless they have been added to the organization or agency's PETS (Personnel Eligibility Tracking System) roster.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Candidates need to be flexible and willing to work outdoors and weekends.
- Candidates should have an interest in one or more of the following: marine science, marine policy, environmental studies, education, community engagement, conservation, philanthropy, and nonprofit operations
*Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Billion Oyster Project believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.