Internships

Parks & People invites high school, undergraduate, and graduate students to apply to and participate in a transformative summer internship program.

Interns develop innovative pilot projects and conduct research to support restoration of Baltimore’s urban parks, natural resources, and neighborhoods. Projects are involved in research and development, youth education and training, and community building with non-profits, community organizations, and local government agencies like the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks. These projects help to broaden interns’ understanding of urban natural resource and neighborhood revitalization issues, as well as the link between their classroom learning and career development.  Interns have a strong record of serving Baltimore, enhancing urban parks and natural resources, and achieving academic and professional success.

In 2009, Parks & People welcomed 17 URI interns from across the country.  Some of these interns lead educational and environmental programs like BRANCHES (Building Resources and Nurturing Community Health and Environmental Stewardship), the Maryland Civic Justice Corps, and Project BLUE (Baltimore Lessons in Urban Ecosystems), all dedicated to providing Baltimore youth with a deeper understanding of Baltimore’s urban environment and their role in preserving it.

Preferably, potential applicants have experience and/or coursework in related fields of study, such as dendrology, environmental science, and urban forestry. They also are creative and forward-thinking, able to formulate solutions to issues found in Baltimore City’s natural environment. Interns are expected to be responsible and diligent and to have a strong work ethic. Past interns have included students from Howard University, Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University, University of Maryland, and Yale University.

For more information or to apply or an internship, please email info@parksandpeople.org.