What We Can Achieve Together: The Cities Program in New York State builds strategies and initiatives to create a healthy, resilient and sustainable urban environment in NYS cities, with a significant focus on New York City. We work with government and non-government partners on key programmatic areas: tackle climate change, improve water quality in and around cities, promote nature and environmental solutions to enhance the quality of life, and reduce urban heat island and air pollution. We are leading practitioners on the science and policy of the NYC urban forest and we convene Forest for All NYC, a coalition of 200+ member organizations committed to equitably expanding tree canopy across NYC. We’re Looking for You: The NY Cities Team Intern plays a key operational role in enabling the Cities Program team to deliver its conservation impacts more efficiently. By streamlining internal processes and automating workflows, the Intern will help increase staff capacity, improve information flow, and strengthen team agility. The Intern will directly support the team’s ability to advance conservation policy, manage complex projects, and collaborate effectively. Tasks may include but are not limited to: automating a tracker for relevant policy and legislation, setting up a press and media tracker, and leveraging appropriate automation tools for team meeting notes and follow-ups. The Intern will partner closely with their supervisor and team to document current processes, design and/or implement simple no/low-code automations using TNC-approved tools, and deliver user-friendly documentation and demos to the team. This role is ideal for a tech-savvy graduate student interested in strengthening their skills in automation, workflow process design, business operations, or computer science with a mission-driven environmental organization. Responsibilities & Scope : - Work with supervisor to assess and prioritize 3-5 workflows in the Cities Program that would benefit from automation and increased efficiency. - Create clear workflow maps to document the “current state” of each priority workflow - Conduct research on automation tools available to TNC teams and develop recommendations on the best tool and process for each priority workflow. Implement no/low-code automations using TNC-approved tools (e.g. Power Automate, SharePoint, Workday integrations, Teams, Zoom, or equivalent tools). - Document guidance and produce short demo or training session for NY Cities Team members. What You’ll Bring: - Enrolled in a Graduate program throughout the duration of the internship. - Reside in New York State. - Current enrollment as a graduate student in information systems, public administration, business, computer science, environmental science, sustainability, policy, urban planning, or related field. - Willingness to work remotely and independently (with guidance) 35 hours per week (full-time) as a summer intern. Desired Qualifications - Interest in or a passion to learn about environmental issues, public policy, urban conservation, or related topics. - Strong technical aptitude and comfort learning new digital tools quickly. - Passion for current and evolving trends in relevant technologies. - Ability to communicate (written and verbally) accurately, transparently, and to apply feedback. - Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail. - Growth mindset, curiosity, and comfort working with ambiguity. Ability to incorporate feedback in a flexible and iterative process - Some familiarity with New York City (government, geography, or policy landscape) is helpful but not required. - Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Salary Information: The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $17.00 - 20.71 hourly. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment. Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor. One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.” What We Bring: Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world! TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here. We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ. Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings! TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. 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