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YMCA of Greater New YorkNon-profit

Sustainability & Carbon Reduction Intern

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Location

New York, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Internship

Experience

0-1 years

Compensation

$18 - $18 per hour

Posted

2w ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Sustainability & Carbon Reduction Intern will assist the YMCA of Greater New York's Properties Department in developing and implementing strategies to reduce fossil fuel consumption and mitigate the impact of NYC Local Law 97. This role involves working with staff and consultants to analyze energy data, identify reduction projects, and provide administrative support for capital initiatives.

The YMCA of Greater New York Association Office is seeking an Intern for their Properties Department. Under the supervision of the Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Property Management and the VP of Property Management, the Sustainability & Carbon Reduction Intern will play a critical role in the organization-wide implementation of a strategy to reduce fossil fuel consumption and minimize the impact of NYC Local Law 97 (the Carbon Tax law), as well as provide logistical and administrative support on several priority initiatives.


This is a temporary seasonal position that will operate from May 18, 2026, to July 31, 2026.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Help develop a forward-looking plan to reduce fossil fuel consumption and carbon tax impacts at each YMCA branch.

  • Work closely with Y staff and the Y’s energy consultant, Environ, to refine projections of Carbon Tax Impacts for each branch.

  • Work with Y staff and Environ to identify projects at each branch that can reduce fossil fuel consumption.

  • Work with Y staff and Environ to review payback analysis and draft a proposed schedule of priority capital projects for the Y to consider implementing over the next decade.

  • Work with Y Property Management Leadership to leverage real-time energy meter data into energy reduction strategies.

  • Provide assistance in the implementation of a new real-time energy meter system.

  • Once meters are installed and functional, monitor energy consumption trends and work with the VP of Properties and branch property managers to develop equipment scheduling recommendations.

  • Monitor the impact of equipment scheduling measures.

  • Work with Y staff and Environ to develop energy-related performance benchmarks for branches.

  • Provide administrative support to the Department.

  • When needed, assist in preparing bid documents for capital projects, tracking and receiving vendor invoices, and following up on the vendor qualification process.

  • Provide some support in scheduling key meetings and events.


Desired Skills & Experience:

  • High School Diploma required.

  • Current college student or recent graduate with relevant sustainability and environmental sciences coursework.

  • Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with both internal and external contacts.

Updated 2w ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

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Reporting • 1+ yrs
Microsoft Office • 1+ yrs
ArcGIS • 1+ yrs
R • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs
Communication Skills • 1+ yrs
Attention to Detail • 1+ yrs
Multitasking • 1+ yrs
Organizational Skills • 1+ yrs
Interpersonal Skills • 1+ yrs
Working Independently • 1+ yrs
Fieldwork • 1+ yrs
Sustainability • 1+ yrs
Environmental Sciences • 1+ yrs
Fossil Fuel Reduction • 1+ yrs
Carbon Tax Impact Analysis • 1+ yrs
Energy Consumption Monitoring • 1+ yrs
Energy Meter System Implementation • 1+ yrs
Payback Analysis • 1+ yrs
Project Identification • 1+ yrs
Strategic Planning • 1+ yrs
Administrative Support • 1+ yrs
Leadership • 1+ yrs
Scheduling • 1+ yrs
Vendor Management • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-1 years

Certifications

California Driver’s License • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Data Science & Analytics

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Internship

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$18 - $18 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationNew York, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium6/10
physicalLow2/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionMedium7/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium5/10
communicationMedium6/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

YMCA of Greater New York

Team size

Growing team

Location

New York, United States

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities. To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

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