Summer 2026 Programming and Environmental Ed Intern

The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy (HPPC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance and advocate for the green spaces and waterfront of Long Island City, Queens, and to ensure the parks remain an indispensable asset to the community. 

The Conservancy works in Gantry Plaza State Park and Hunter’s Point South, providing volunteers for park upkeep, funding occasional park maintenance projects, and hosting over 100 free events in the parks each year. Free events include movie nights, concerts, fitness classes, environmental education and art classes, and a 6 week-long program of free children’s activities called Summer Kids at the Landing. It also manages Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center, which runs boating programming, environmental programs, and water quality testing year-round. 

Position Overview

The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy is looking to hire a seasonal intern (May/June - September) to help manage public programs and environmental education. The job is a mix of remote, in-park work, and office work, with a focus on supporting public programs in parks and helping to support programs at Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center.  The position will require evening and Sunday morning (8:30am - 10:15am) coverage for the entire period, and Saturday mornings (9:30am - 11:15am) in parts of July and August. 

Job Responsibilities

• Manage HPPC programs, including fitness classes, kids programs, and art classes (1.5 - 3 hours per day)
• Set up space prior to each class and clean up after
• Set up HPPC signage and sound system, if needed
• Coordinate with instructors/performers and help with whatever set up needs they may have
• Handle crowd control
• Direct attendees where to park strollers and where to sit
• Represent HPPC positively and answer questions to the best of your ability
• Take photos and counts of the number of attendees

• Help with communication around citizen science initiatives and environmental education programming
• Assist with website or social media projects as needed

Location & Schedule

This is a mix of in-park, office, and remote work. Intern will work in the park helping to manage programs and do some environmental education work at Queens Landing, but can do other work remotely.

Hours will be flexible and variable. Weekend and evening work will be required, but intern will have 2 sequential days off each week. Intern will be required to be at scheduled park programs but otherwise may choose their own hours. 15-25 hours per week will be expected. The pay is $20-$22/hour depending on experience.

Term: late May or early June - September. If a student is hired, the position can have fewer hours in May and June and September if needed. 

Education and Other Qualifications

• Comfortable working with the public
• Previous experience in parks, event management, or working with children preferred 
• Experience with communicating science and data concepts in an approachable manner
• Experience with coding
• Experience with Squarespace a plus
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously 
• Comfortability speaking in front of groups of people

To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter PDFs to jessica@hunterspointparks.org with the subject line “Summer Intern.”

Note: Job description is not all inclusive. Hunters Point Parks Conservancy reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Hunters Point Parks Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.