Dept of Environmental Conservation
625 BroadwayAlbany , NY 12233
E-Mail: mark.lowery@dec.ny.gov
Division/Unit: Executive/Office of Climate Change
Web Site:
www.dec.ny.gov
Climate Change Internship (ID: 108364) for Fall 2020
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12233
E-Mail: mark.lowery@dec.ny.gov
Proposal Information
Description:
Interns may be assigned specific tasks within any of the following areas: directed research in greenhouse gas mitigation and climate change adaptation; communication planning and implementation; computer programming to support office functions and program implementation; assistance with greenhouse gas inventories; refinement of Climate Smart Communities certification program and review of Climate Smart Communities certification documentation and grant applications. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30-4:45. Students with backgrounds in environmental studies, natural resource management, environmental engineering, hydrology, climate science, public administration, public affairs, urban planning, natural resource economics, communications or related fields are preferred.
Skills:
ability to work independently
excellent research and writing skills
Internship Areas: Communications/Public Relations, Environmental Conservation, Planning/Analysis/Research, Public Policy
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 10 - 19
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 2
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Graduate Student
Minimum Standing: Senior
Degree Concentrations: Communication Studies, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Liberal Arts, Natural Science, Physical Science, Public Administration