Jobs & Internships
Gowanus Green Team
Are you currently a high school student entering your sophomore, junior, or senior year? Do you live near the Gowanus Canal? Do you want to work hard and get paid while learning about the urban environment? Apply now to be a member of the Gowanus Green Team. Application Deadline April 22nd, 2018.
The Gowanus Green Team are paid high school apprentices engaged in environmental careers in green infrastructure, urban conservation, and design. The program aims to expand green job opportunities in Gowanus. This training program is an integral part of Gowanus Canal Conservancy’s growing maintenance team, providing stewardship for green infrastructure in Gowanus.
The 2018 Gowanus Green Team runs from May 1st to August 18th.
Special Event Intern
Intern will assist in event coordination for EXPO GOWANUS, a carnival of art, science and sustainable design. This annual community event will take place on May 19, 2018 at Thomas Greene Park in Brooklyn. Planning is led by the Gowanus Canal Conservancy, with over 30 Brooklyn organizations that bring interactive exhibits, including recycling and reuse, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), sustainable design, water conservation, arts, ways to get involved in local parks and more. 1,000 people are expected to attend the event.
