Urban Forester Fellowship – Bronx Focus

Organization: Trees New York is the leading environmental, urban forestry, tree stewardship and advocacy non-profit organization in NYC. Our mission is to plant, preserve, and protect New York City’s urban forest through education and community participation.

Urban Forest Fellowship, Trees New York Education Department

This 9-month fellowship will introduce participants to the urban forestry and informal environmental education space within NYC. The fellow will assist in delivering Trees New York’s educational programs to a Bronx focused youth audience in partnership with community partners such as NYC K-12 public schools, afterschool groups and programs, community centers and youth camps.

These educational programs include the Youth Environmental Literacy Program (YELP), community street tree stewardship projects and public stewardship events, the Young Urban Forester (YUF) Internship Program, and the Citizen Pruner Course.

Visit treesny.org to learn more about the organization, educational programs and the Young Urban Forester Internship.

Responsibilities

• Complete and pass the Citizen Pruner Course during the duration of the fellowship
• Assist and lead educational lessons in the classroom to K-12 Bronx educational partners utilizing the Trees New York curriculum and materials
• Implement tree stewardship and maintenance of events and projects, including assistance in tree stewardship activities and providing basic instruction on how to care for urban trees.
• Engage and outreach to volunteers and local partners to fulfill project and event goals
• Assist in the supervision of 12 high school students under the direction of the Director of Education and Program Manager for 7-weeks from July through August
• Track project progress, hours and administrate paperwork
• Serve as support personnel for special projects and events
• Other general office and clerical duties as needed

Qualifications

MUST ENJOY WORKING OUTDOORS

Experience working with youth preferred

Working towards a degree in Biology, Environmental Studies, Urban Studies, Urban Planning, Geography or Education

Schedule

February 17th through May 29, 2026 (15-20 hrs./wk.)

June 2026 (20-25 hrs./wk.)

July 2, 2026 - August 21, 2026 (32-40 hrs./wk.)

August 24, 2025 – November 20, 2025 (20-25 hrs./wk.)

CUNY & SUNY students are strongly encouraged to apply.

stipend for transportation