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Recycling Outreach and Education (ID: 108737) for Fall 2021

Agency/Facility

Dept of Environmental Conservation

625 Broadway
Albany , NY 12233
E-Mail: recycling@dec.ny.gov

Division/Unit: Materials Management/Recycling

 

Web Site: www.dec.ny.gov(New Window)

 

Proposal Information

Description:

This position will be with the Recycling Education and Outreach section. Tasks include research and data collection on hard to recycle materials, developing outreach materials for program responsibilities including the NYS Returnable Container Act, plastic bag ban, and upcoming expanded polystyrene foam container and packing peanuts ban which will include making phone calls to the public and retailers. Hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

 

Skills:

Strong writing skills

Proficiency in Excel

Ability to analyze data

 

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: 1

Desired Candidate Profile

Preferred Standing Junior

Minimum Standing: Sophomore

Degree Concentrations: Communication Studies, Environmental Studies, Public Administration