Jobs & Internships

Gowanus Green Team Apprentice (Seasonal)

We are looking for high school sophomores and juniors to apply to join the 2019 Gowanus Green Team. Running from May through August 2019, Green Team is a paid green job training program that introduces youth apprentices to environmental careers in green infrastructure and urban conservation. The team spends the majority of their time outdoors, performing physical work in green spaces in the Gowanus neighborhood including bioswales, tree pits, gardens, and GCC’s native plant nursery. The team participates in classroom learning, discussions, and hands-on field training sessions, including field work with partner organizations. They also go on field trips to learn about parks and restoration areas around NYC. See full position description.  Learn more or apply here  

Crew Leader and Educator (Seasonal)

GCC is looking for a skilled and dedicated Crew Leader and Educator to perform public green space maintenance and lead others in outdoor stewardship work, including youth job training and service-learning programs. This position runs from March 1 to November 15, 2019, with the possibility to extend to a permanent position. See the full position description. To apply, please submit cover letter and CV to horticulture@gowanuscanalconservancy.org