NYC Beach Cleanup Intern - Summer 2025
NYC Beach Cleanup Intern - Summer 2025
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New York City Chapter Summer 2025 Beach Cleanup Internship
ABOUT US:
The Surfrider Foundation is the worlds largest grassroots coastal conservation organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the worlds ocean waves and beaches for all people through a powerful activist network. We have achieved many important victories by persuading state federal and local decision makers to protect vital coastal and ocean resources. These accomplishments demonstrate the important role of recreational users in advancing coastal and ocean stewardship. Since 1984 Surfriders appeal is not only our strong reputation and track record of success but also the lifestyle and values we embody.
By joining the Surfrider Foundation you will be welcomed into an open and inclusive network of incredibly supportive and collaborative people who work hard and play hard. You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated people who are also passionate coastal users with their feet in the sand and toes in the water. You help bring together diverse voices and perspectives to provide our community with the leadership and tools necessary to make a difference at their beach and in coastal communities across the United States. At Surfrider we build leaders and we are problem solvers; our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. Coastal recreation is fun and working at Surfrider is too.
OPPORTUNITY:
The New York City Chapter is seeking a summer intern candidate to help support the chapters Beach Cleanup Program.
Position Responsibilities:
Assist the Chapter Manager Chair and other chapter volunteers with outreach and membership activities at beach cleanups and other events throughout the summer
Assist the Chapter Manager with beach cleanup data entry setting up of beach cleanups maintenance of beach cleanup supplies merchandise and outreach materials
Respond directly to inquiries from corporations looking to partner and/or participate in a company beach cleanup
Organize beach cleanups with corporations and send relevant information to prepare them for the event
Lead beach cleanups (with the help of volunteers)
Attend bimonthly chapter meetings and assist with setup
Attend events and tabling opportunities
Position Requirements & Qualifications:
Candidate must be a current college student college graduate or graduate student with experience in marine conservation environmental education sustainability studies or similar fields.
Candidate must have strong public speaking skills
Candidate must have strong organizational and communication skills
Candidate must have an ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners communities and volunteers
Candidate must have their own vehicle and a working computer or laptop
Candidate must carry a current valid drivers license and maintain a clean driving record.
Candidate must have the ability to load unload and carry beach cleanup supplies (up to 40 pounds) for extended distances up to 50 yards.
Candidate must be available during the week for beach cleanup events that take typically take place on Fridays from 8AM to 12:30PM (some cleanups could also happen on weekends which would be 10AM 2:30PM)
The ideal candidate would preferably be located near the Rockaway Beach area for close proximity to beach cleanup locations (cleanups are located between B108th street and B67th street at Rockaway Beach Queens)
Candidates applying for this position to complete an internship program/receive academic credit from their college institution may be asked to provide qualifying internship program documentation from their school for review. Their college institution must also allow for completion of a paid internship program.
LOCATION: This is a temporary summer position based in Queens New York City. Candidate will work remotely from home and throughout the Rockaway Beach area for beach cleanup events between B108th Street and B67th Street Rockaway Beach Queens.
DURATION: 13 weeks; June 2 2025 September 3 2025 (can be adjusted slightly to meet candidates availability); 1520 hours/week
REPORTS TO: MidAtlantic Regional Manager
COMPENSATION: $1724/hour depending on experience mileage
TO APPLY:
Please follow instructions in the link provided.
All applications will be reviewed through our system via this link. Please no email submissions. If you have questions you may contact
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 13 2025
JEDI COMMITMENT:
The Surfrider Foundation is committed to fostering a just equitable diverse and inclusive organization for all people who protect and enjoy the worlds ocean waves and beaches. Our success and impact depends on learning from our community standing in solidarity with our allies and working towards a more just future both for our organization and the environmental movement as a whole.
The Surfrider Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. Together we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive equitable and welcoming. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity Veteran status or any other protected class.
To learn more about our JEDI commitments please visit: Experience:
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