Green Scholars Internship Program

Position Summary:

The Green Scholars program (Unpaid-Internship) is a project-based, honors-level high school curriculum that seeks to inspire high school students to create change in their communities while building a foundation of knowledge that will enable them to do so. By educating students on the basics of sustainability, giving them resources to succeed in professional settings, and helping students develop skills necessary to complete a sustainability project for their community, the Green Scholars program strives to empower students to help create a more sustainable world. The Green Scholars Development team consists of four sub-teams: Environmental Literacy, project management, and program management.

• Environmental Literacy & Community Engagement: The Environmental Literacy sub team educates students on the basics of the environment and the importance of sustainability. By becoming more environmentally literate, students can choose a sustainability project they are most passionate about and understand how environmental issues impact their everyday lives. This team focuses on teaching students the basics of environmental science theory and its application to real-world problems.

• Project & Program Management: The Project & Program Management sub team educates students on successfully designing, implementing, and managing sustainability projects in their schools or communities. Project development is vital to the Green Scholars curriculum, allowing students to explore and understand sustainability through hands-on projects. This team ensures students have the resources necessary to bring positive change to their communities. Additionally, this sub team assists teachers in implementing the Green Scholars program and prepares them for the various scenarios they may face while delivering the curriculum. Interns may also work on creating informative AI videos, researching environmental issues, and producing content that educates and inspires students.

• AI & Digital Curriculum Specialist: The AI & Digital Curriculum Specialist is responsible for creating, compiling, and curating video content that educates middle and high school students on sustainability initiatives. This role plays a crucial part in the Green Scholars curriculum by producing AI-driven videos and other digital media that inspire students to act in their lives. The specialist will also research environmental issues, assist in data analysis, and support the integration of sustainability principles across various projects.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 
• Lead and oversee the interns on the Green Scholars team, coordinating projects in one of the four sub-teams. 
• Ensure that content creation, curriculum development, and project management align with the department's goals and deadlines. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability concepts into the curriculum and projects. 
• Provide guidance, support, and feedback to the intern teams to enhance productivity and learning outcomes. 
• Assist with the strategic planning and execution of projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality work. 
• Act as the main point of contact for team members, offering mentorship and conflict resolution as needed. 
• Manage communication between the team and upper management to maintain transparency and streamline operations.

Qualifications and Skills: 
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities, with experience managing teams in an educational or sustainability context. 
• Excellent communication, research, and project management skills. 
• Background in sustainability, environmental science, or a related field. 
• Creativity, adaptability, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. 
• Proficiency in using digital tools for communication and project management. 
• 6-8 months of availability to fully commit to the role and see projects through to completion. 
• Experience working with educational programs or curriculum development is a plus.

“Sustainability, Education, Action” 
What is Seaside: Seaside Sustainability is a nationally recognized, award-winning 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to community engagement, public education, and environmental conservation. Seaside aims to be a leader in environmental and STEM educational programs and recognition initiatives. We help by promoting public awareness about the importance of environmental health, providing resources to develop problem-solving skills, and chances to get engaged as part of a community to take action. We organize our works and initiatives around these areas: plastic mitigation, marine citizen science, sustainability education, and solar energy in the community.

Why Intern at Seaside: Seaside’s internship program is hands-down one of the best in the area! With its roots firmly seated in education and hands-on learning, there is no doubt that that is why we have more than 50 interns at any given point throughout the year. Our programs and initiatives encourage members of the community, young and old, to build and nurture a relationship with local land and seascapes. An internship at Seaside allows you to explore a myriad of internship opportunities, relevant to almost any future interest. Join Seaside Sustainability for any season, or during breaks in your school schedule. We are looking for part-time interns in high school, college, and beyond to work on a diverse and challenging array of projects and initiatives. We are accepting applications for unpaid internships, with hours available any day of the week and practically any time of day: weekdays, weekends, and evenings included. We prefer to have our local interns work in person at the office in Gloucester, and we also invite interns from all over the United States and internationally to apply. Seaside Sustainability provides interns with real and meaningful work, and internships are available in any season with flexible time schedules.

What Interns Do at Seaside Sustainability: Our interns are not limited to just one role; we encourage each intern to take advantage of the opportunity to explore a variety of roles and responsibilities. Our interns are never bored as they’re always given real and meaningful work that is essential to the day-to-day operation of the company. As an intern with Seaside Sustainability, you will be asked to perform a myriad of tasks, most of which can also be found at https://www.seasidesustainability.org/intern-details.

Course Credit: Students may receive course credit for this internship. Staff will work with the intern’s school/advisor on achieving desired learning outcomes and completing all necessary paperwork.

Requirements: Seaside Sustainability requires interns to work at least 15 hours per week.

President’s Volunteer Service Award: Seaside Sustainability is now certified to give out the “President’s Volunteer Service Award” to eligible interns. This award was created to, “recognize the important role of volunteers in America’s strength and national identity. This award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action, too.” This is a great achievement to put on your resume! What are the requirements for this award? 
• Must be a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident 
• All hours must be completed within a 12-month period to be counted towards the final total 
• All hours must be tracked in Seaside’s weekly shift report to be counted

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement: Seaside recognizes that environmental issues are human issues, and therefore everyone has a right to be a part of the solution. Seaside is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes all participants irrespective of their gender, race, sexuality, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or socioeconomic status. The demographics of our internship program directly reflects the composition of our national outreach while the composition of our board more reflects the local composition of our communities. With the understanding that Environmental Issues disproportionately affect low income communities, minority communities, and communities of color, we are actively seeking to ensure that our environmental work, our projects, and programs are crafted in a way that both reflects and aids in combating the plight of minorities, of people of color, of economically challenged, and other disadvantaged individuals.

Make Sure To Follow Seaside on Social Media! 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasusinc/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasusinc/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/seasusinc 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDqPZWdPIQG37aaSC7NShOg 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seaside-sustainability-inc/ 
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4lfTZpbv0ELrkU2po8SRfo 
And remember to check out our partner organization National STEM Honor Society www.nstem.org for another great internship opportunity!