Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Summer 2017 Urban Resources Institute Internships in Baltimore

The Urban Resources Initiative Internship Program is a partnership of the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks, the Parks & People Foundation, and area universities and institutions.
http://www.parksandpeople.org/learn/urban-resources-initiative/

FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, APPLY BEFORE APRIL 22
(Applications considered until positions filled)
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URI INTERNSHIP EXPECTATIONS AND APPLICATION INFORMATION
  • Semester internship: 180 hours; 10-12 weeks; 15-18 hours/week
  • Most internships are unpaid; paid internships contingent upon funding and have a higher hours expectation
  • Academic credit may be applicable; see your academic advisor or internship office.

For information, contact Dr. Edward Orser, URI Program Manager: info@parksandpeople.org
To apply, please complete the application found in the link below:
https://parksandpeoplefdn.wufoo.com/forms/m1dkj1un1tyuhb2/

Be advised that the application asks for the following:
1) Resume 2) Letter of interest 3) Faculty academic advisor contact info.

PROJECTS WITH THE BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT
OF RECREATION AND PARKS
(See URI web page for project descriptions)
  • Forest Restoration Tracking, Mapping, and Community Engagement
  • Graphic Design for Park Signage
  • Landscape Design Intern
  • Park or Recreation Center User Survey
  • Carrie Murray Nature Center Internships
  • Park Events Programming Intern
  • Volunteer Advisory Council Coordinator
  • Marketing Intern
  • Graphic Design for Park Promotional Materials
  • Photography Intern
  • Cylburn Arboretum and Mansion Internships
  • Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory “Guide By Cell” Internship

PROJECTS WITH THE PARKS AND PEOPLE FOUNDATION
(See URI web page for project descriptions)
  • SuperKids Camp Environmental Experience Intern
  • SuperKids Camp Environmental Education Intern
  • Branches Youth Employment Assistant Team Leader Intern
  • Urban Ecology Curriculum Fellow (Baltimore Ecosystem Study)