Operations Planning Intern - Central Park Conservancy : Job Details

Graduate Intern Position

The Central Park Conservancy seeks two graduate level interns to conduct data collection and analysis for a climate risk assessment. The internships are funded as part of the Cultivating Resilience Program grant generously gifted by the World Monuments Fund (WMF). The risk assessment will be conducted by third-party engineering contractor, Arup, with data support provided by the Conservancy. The graduate interns will report to the Director of Operations Initiatives and collaborate closely with leadership in both the Park Operations and Capital Projects teams.

The internship will take place over 10 weeks in the fall of 2025, 20 hours per week. The ideal candidate will begin October 1st.

The Conservancy seeks two graduate interns to assist in the following areas:

• Perform data mining, data capture, verification, and analysis for a climate risk assessment;
• Help with data management and research for record updates. Conduct quality assurance/control on data collected in the field;
• Deliver dataset, key findings, and methodology updates to senior staff;
• Support planning for upcoming climate projects (e.g. future asset inventories); and
• Participate in stakeholder meetings for climate risk assessment, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or currently enrolled in a master's degree program in one of the following areas of study: environmental science, urban planning, landscape architecture, accounting, business, economics, nonprofit administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience or interest in data collection, survey implementation, analytics, or project management are a plus.
• Strong technical writing, attention to detail, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Geographic Information Sciences (GIS)/Geoinformatics, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), R, or similar, Statistical Computing, Python, or similar, coding languages are desirable.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Central Park Conservancy's work is guided by the belief that Central Park, and all public parks, must be managed and actively protected as an inclusive and democratic space for all. Working closely with our New York City partners, we will always strive towards creating and sustaining a sense of belonging for all visitors and advocating for equitable and accessible public use of the Park. In service of this belief, we are committed to fostering a workforce and organizational culture that is as diverse as Central Park itself and the dynamic city it serves.

Safety Requirements

Establishment and maintenance of a safe work environment is the shared responsibility of this organization and employees at every level. The Conservancy will make every effort to assure a safe environment and be in compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. Employees are expected to obey safety rules and to exercise caution in all their work activities. Accordingly, employees should be aware of any hazards which could cause an injury or accident (e.g., spills, obstacles in walkways, etc.). If an employee discovers a potentially dangerous condition, he/she should alert other employees and notify his/her supervisor immediately.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.