Requirements

Open to:

• Cornell Undergraduate Students
• Cornell Graduate/Professional Students

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate (Junior or Senior) or Graduate students in the field of environmental policy, public health, epidemiology, social and behavioral science or other related environmental science programs.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental advocacy or community organizing is a plus
• Experience in working with technical scientific information and data
• Proficiency in spatial analysis tools (e.g., ArcGIS or others) and data visualization tools (e.g., Mapbox, Google Earth Engine, or others) is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be well organized, motivated, and detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team setting and have the ability to work independently when projects are due.
• Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.

Location: New York City, NY preferred but not required; remote also an option.

Term: 10 weeks

Hours: Full-Time (35 hour per week)

Compensation: This internship will be fully funded through Cornell Atkinson; a $5,250 stipend is provided.

Application Materials: Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume together with a writing sample. Communications in the public sphere such as blog posts, websites, etc. also welcome.