We currently have the following positions available.
Fundraising/Environmental Outreach Intern
Job Post Date: August 21, 2017
The Fundraising/Environmental Outreach Intern will manage an online and/or in-person auction to raise funds for two scholarship programs available for underserved, urban youth in Boston and New York City. The scholarship programs send high school students interested in pursuing post-secondary education in the STEM disciplines on a fully funded Earthwatch expedition. Work on the auction has been started by a previous intern. The Intern may also choose to assist with a variety of tasks relating to recruiting volunteers to participate in citizen science and experiential learning trips, with a focus on high school aged groups.
Expedition Advisor
Job Post Date: August 08, 2017
The Field Research Expeditions department recruits support for research projects in the forms of paying members of the public and school groups. As part of a small team, Expedition Advisors serve as front-line ambassadors for the Earthwatch brand, steward existing customers, convert new leads, and develop partnerships across a broad spectrum of organizations. The successful candidate will help foster a strong culture of sales in support of team goals. He/she will aid in continuous improvement of sales, lead generation, and customer stewarding techniques.
Strong customer service skills and experience with travel sales are required. Phone-based experience is strongly preferred as the position responsibilities are carried out primarily by phone or email. Familiarity with diverse travel markets, personal travel experience, and experience with educational/student group sales are also preferred. An interest in sustainability and scientific research is required.
Science Education Fundraising Associate
Job Post Date: August 01, 2017
The Science Education Fundraising Associate will support up to 12 high school teachers across New York City in fundraising for student experiential learning trips on Earthwatch expeditions. We are looking for a part time consultant to work approximately 20 hours/week for a total of 520 hours from September 2017 – March 2018. The position is responsible for raising at least $75,000. S/he will meet with each teacher, learn what families can contribute and how much funding the teacher has already raised, and create a fundraising plan. Each teacher will require differing levels of support and have different fundraising goals. S/he will then work with each teacher to execute the fundraising plan. Fundraising activities may include: grant writing, seeking funds from local businesses, selling of goods (ex. bake sale), crowd funding, and other grassroots fundraising efforts. Travel within New York City will be required to meet in person with teachers, students, and potential funders.
Experiential Learning Intern
Job Post Date: July 14, 2016
Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit organization that supports field research worldwide in ocean health, cultural heritage, climate change, and wildlife and ecosystems. Earthwatch supports field research that utilizes highly motivated non-specialist volunteers, also called citizen scientists, to collect data. As an intern in the Field Research Expeditions department you would assist with a variety of tasks relating to recruiting volunteers to participate in citizen science and experiential learning trips, with a focus on high school aged groups. Applicants accepted on a rolling basis.
Business Development Intern
Job Post Date: July 14, 2016
Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit organization that supports field research worldwide in ocean health, cultural heritage, climate change, and wildlife and ecosystems. Earthwatch supports field research that utilizes highly motivated non-specialist volunteers, also called citizen scientists, to collect data. As an intern in the Field Research Expeditions department you would assist with a variety of tasks relating to recruiting volunteers to participate on citizen science expeditions. Applicants accepted on a rolling basis.
Business Operations Intern
Job Post Date: July 14, 2016
Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit organization that supports field research worldwide in ocean health, cultural heritage, climate change, and wildlife and ecosystems. Earthwatch supports field research that utilizes highly motivated non-specialist volunteers, also called citizen scientists, to collect data. As an intern in the Field Research Expeditions department you would assist with a variety of tasks relating to optimizing department processes, project management, and reporting on volunteer recruitment for the citizen science expeditions. Applicants accepted on a rolling basis.