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Why Choose a New York Environmental Sustainability Internship?
Kickstart your career in environmentalism with fantastic work experience in the US.
New York is at the forefront of sustainability. With a focus on mass transit and cycling, it’s one of the states with the lowest carbon emissions per year. And the city is turning its eye to the future, implementing flood mitigation and urban gardening policies along with a raft of other measures.
As an intern in New York, you’ll have the chance to improve this city even further. Whether you’re working with a green start-up or established firm, you’ll learn from the best as you develop your industry knowledge and skills. You might even leave the city with the next big sustainability idea.
That’s not all. Interning here, you’ll also have the chance to gain a complete cultural immersion. From the famous sights to the unmissable hotspots, you’ll see it all.
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What’s Included
Advance your career in Environmental & Sustainability
A guaranteed professional Environmental & Sustainability internship in New York
Our partner firms are carefully chosen in order to offer a wide array of internship opportunities. While building your program, we’ll factor in your existing skills and career goals to ensure that your internship is right for you. We’ll also offer a comprehensive package of support throughout your program; from top professional insight to cultural tips around the city.
Our partner firms are varied and can offer internships in:
– Green Energy
– Environmental Law
– Waste/Recycling
– Green Buildings
– Sustainability Consulting
– And many more
Immersive workshop
Our immersive skills workshop is a great way of developing your own professional skill-set. Work with coaches and speakers as you run through exercises in key skills like effective communication, team skills, and more!
Career coaching and support
Take some time out with a professional coach in this 1-to-1 career session. Look back on what you’ve gained so far, then set out your future goals; all with top professional insight.
Throughout your internship, we’ll also support you with tailored interview tips and career advice.
A curated calendar of professional networking events
Our local New York team will be keeping careful track of the latest industry networking events in the city. We’ll make sure to send you out an invite, so head along to meet top minds in the environmental sector. Get to know the right person and good things may come of it.
Access to online resources and tools
While you’re in the city, access our online range of skills and employability resources. Take what you’ve learned and impress your colleagues!
Check out the Career Development section below for more details.
CV support
An eye-catching CV or resume is your calling card. We’ll get yours into gear by tailoring it to top professional standards.
Beyond Academy Certificate of Excellence
Upon completion of your program, we’ll confirm your alumni status with a Beyond Academy Certificate of Excellence.
Community & Events
Comprehensive 24/7 local New York support
Our New York team will be there to offer support at any point in your program. Whether you’re looking for tips on navigating fast-paced New York business culture; or simply need some advice on the best spots in town to recharge your batteries.
The chance to be part of the local community
As soon as you step foot in New York, you’ll be part of the Beyond Community; a group of interns just like you. It’s a great support network as you explore the city; some of your community will have been in New York for longer, so pick up a tip or two!
A detailed orientation around New York
We’ll get you up to speed with everything awaiting you with this orientation; from the details of your workload to the city of New York itself.
Welcome lunch or dinner
After the orientation, a welcome lunch or dinner will be the perfect opportunity for you to get to know your fellow interns better. Many of our previous interns have made friends for life during their internship programs!
Bi-Weekly community lunch or dinner
You’ll receive plenty of invites to our popular community lunches and dinners. Chat with your new friends and catch up over a bite to eat.
Local events and trips in and around New York
With a Beyond internship, you’ll gain more than just professional experience; it’s also the chance to immerse yourself in another culture. We’ll organize three exciting half-day trips to aid your cultural education; from local history to landmarks, get to know New York.
Check out the Community section below for the details.
A calendar full of exciting social events
As well as your regular trips and dinners, we’ll organize an exciting range of social events. Join old friends or new and have some fun!
Farewell dinner to celebrate program completion
Celebrate your achievements with one final dinner. Congratulate your friends, then say goodbye.
Some extras
Visa support
If you need a visa to work in New York, we’ll be here to help. Find out if you need a visa on our Visa Eligibility page.
Airport transport on arrival
We’ll meet you when you land and whisk you straight to your accommodation for the coming weeks.
Beyond Academy welcome bag
You’ll receive a Beyond Academy-branded bag full of handpicked goodies to welcome you to New York.
SIM card (on request)
You can request a country-specific SIM card from us, and we’ll provide it upon arrival. So that you can keep in touch easily during your stay.
Beyonders Share Their Experience on Our Program
“What I loved about Beyond Academy and why I choose them is because they are more flexible and more individually tailored to what each person is looking for, rather than just a generalised experience. My group and the entire Beyond community has been really welcoming. I am so lucky to be able to have this experience with people that are similar, as in we are all looking to grow personally, grow professionally and also just enjoy every moment. Everyone here has left behind the familiar and has come to the unfamiliar which can be scary, but when you have a community as good as this, it’s not scary at all.”
Hannah from the United States
PR & Journalism Intern, London Immersive Program
“I am involved in Project Management, which is close to what I want to do in the future. One of my favorite parts of my internship is that I’m taken seriously. In the sense that after building up some trust and showing the company what I have to offer, What was great was that I was able to work on a project from start to finish and really get to know the while process, that really gives me a feeling of accomplishment.”
Karin from Austria
Project Management Intern, Tokyo Immersive Program
“My experience so far here has been amazing, it’s just a shock how much I have been enjoying it. The interns are amazing here so we have been hanging out and getting to know each other and exploring Seoul. It’s really just been a full experience that I have been embracing every single day. I work in a team who creates content relating to K-pop. My favourite part of interning is getting to know my coworkers, being around a group of people that are just so kind and inviting, working alongside them every day has been the best experience. I had been hearing about Beyond Academy for quite some time and I read some really great reviews. I wanted to get the work and life balance, which Beyond offered. My favourite thing about Beyond are the connections I have made here and also the events that have been planned, it gets all of us out to embrace Korean culture.”
Jordan from the United States
Marketing Intern, Seoul Immersive Program
“I would recommend Beyond Academy because overall its such an incredible experience. Its not like studying abroad through school because you are really immersed in it, you are here living and working and it really gives you the opportunity to feel like you are making headway in your career. ”
Francesca from the United States Theatre Production Intern, London Immersive Program
“I have learnt an insane amount over the last two months. Having been at Uni for two years, I have learnt so much more in a short space of time. I love the fact that so much effort has gone into us having a such a good time. My overall experience so far has been incredible, the balance between working and having fun with friends, and the accommodation has just been great.”
Kim from South Africa
Engineering Intern, London Immersive Program
“I knew with Beyond I was in safe hands, the communication I got form day one was amazing. Thankfully I got put into an excellent internship in investment firm, and I am loving it so far, I love using the insights and experiences that I have learnt in my degree and putting that to use in the workplace.”
Clodagh from Ireland
Investment Intern, London Immersive Program
Developing Your Career in Environmental & Sustainability
Working closely with you to take your preferences into account, we’ll build an internship that works for you.
- A Professional Environmental & Sustainability Internship
- Immersive workshop
- Career Coaching & Support
- Online Tools & Resources
- Practical Environmental & Sustainability Experience
A Professional Environmental & Sustainability Internship
With start dates every month, and lasting anywhere between one and six months in length, you can choose an environmental internship that matches your career goals and aspirations.
New York has historically been a hotbed of pollution, but things are changing: the city now has ambitious targets to get to net zero by 2030. New York has the largest clean air diesel-hybrid and compressed natural gas bus fleet in the USA; it’s also a leader in the construction of energy-efficient green office buildings. Here you’ll gain new insight into an ever-changing industry; all while contributing a thing or two yourself.
Diversity is one of New York’s greatest strengths, and there’s always something new to see here. Meet a range of people and uncover new perspectives.
Immersive workshop
You’ll be facing unprecedented challenges in your internship. Our skills workshop will help you get your core competencies into shape.
Under the watchful eye of professional coaches and speakers, you’ll undertake a diverse array of skills exercises. A typical workshop will take you through effective leadership, team skills, and personal branding.
Get yourself fighting fit for the weeks ahead!
Career Coaching & Support
Draw on the insight of a professional coach as you consider your career in this 1-to-1 session. Take some time to look back on your successes and failures; then set out goals to meet throughout your internship and beyond.
Some interns take a meeting in the opening days of their program. This is a way of preparing yourself for the weeks ahead; chat about your expectations, then set out some goals to meet while you’re here. Alternatively, you could wait until a few weeks in for a more balanced session. Reflect on the progress you’ve made, then consider the improvements you can make in your remaining time here.
Lastly, you might want to meet with your coach in the final days of your program. This is a good way of capping off your time in the city. Look back critically at what you’ve achieved and what you could have done better; then turn your eye to the future.
And at any time in your internship, you can access our personalized career advice and interview tips. Whether you’d like help as you perfect your CV or resume; or guidance as you get your LinkedIn profile up to scratch.
Online Tools & Resources
Use our online portal of employability tools and resources wisely to boost your professional development!
Here are just some examples of the support we provide:
● A personal development plan toolkit
● Online interview skills seminars
● Sessions on building your brand and communication
● And many more useful resources you can access at any time
Practical Environmental & Sustainability Experience
Environmentalism can be tough going, but you won’t find a more rewarding challenge. Work closely with industry leaders to learn something new and share your own insights. Here’s just a few examples of the tasks you might undertake in your internship:
– Assist with the creation of customer sustainability reports
– Carry out site surveys and assessments of ecological systems
– Summarize policy developments for a general audience through press statements and newsletters
– Collaborate on research and report results to stakeholders
– Contribute to/host talks and activities for visiting groups and schools
Community & Events
With your Beyond Community by your side, you’ll soon feel at home in New York.
- Your New York Community
- Welcome Orientation
- Networking Opportunities
- Brooklyn Tour
- Lower East Side
- Jazz Night
Your New York Community
Fashion, tech, culture and the arts; all have their home in New York City. Among glistening skyscrapers and iconic landmarks, uncover a city of delicious food and unforgettable music. Experience the green spaces where you can forget yourself and the hidden hotspots where you can discover yourself anew. Take the Staten Island Ferry out across the water and gaze at the Statue of Liberty, a proud testament to the diverse community that makes up this unique city.
With the support of your Beyond Community, you’ll discover all of this and more. In the heart of this dynamic and ever-changing city, you’ll build friendships that will last you for life.
Welcome Orientation
After you land, join us for your welcome orientation. This is your chance to get up to speed with everything that awaits you in the city. It’s also a time to ask any question you might have. Plus, we’ll be sending out plenty of community dinner invites, so keep an eye out and head along.
Networking Opportunities
Climate change is an international business, and the contacts you meet in New York will prove useful wherever you end up working. We’ll help you develop your own network of contacts by sending you an invite to an industry networking session. Hit it off with the right person and job or interview offers may be just around the corner.
Brooklyn Tour
There’s so much to do in the iconic borough of Brooklyn. Experience amazing green spaces like Prospect Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Then head to the world-famous Brooklyn Museum to take in some fantastic art. Cap off your day by watching the sunset from Brooklyn Bridge; marvel as the distinctive Manhattan skyline is lit up by the setting sun.
Lower East Side
A historic slice of New York history, the Lower East Side has the unique status of the first racially integrated neighbourhood in the city. The neighbourhood truly is a melting pot, and the results are clear to see. From music and food drawn from all over the world to local museums showing a proud history of activism. Make sure to take in some street art, which tells the story of the neighbourhood better than anything else.
Jazz Night
Jazz and New York have a long history; and you’re about to step into it. At some point or another, practically every great up-and-coming jazz artist will step foot in Manhattan to make their name; you have the opportunity to listen to some legends in the making as you hop from jazz club to jazz club. Enjoy the cocktails and live music!
Meet the New York Community team
Throughout the program, your New York City Community Coordinators will be with you every step of the way, creating amazing memories that will last a lifetime.
Allison
Michelle
Your New York program
at a glance
Here’s a glimpse at a typical 6-week Environmental & Sustainability internship.
Weeks 1 & 2
Taking one look at the world-famous skyscrapers of New York, you know you’ve finally made it to the city. Your internship is about to begin; kick things off by joining us in arrivals. We’ll take you straight from the airport to your new home. On the rest of your first day, explore the city or get settled in your room.
You’ll join us on day two for your comprehensive orientation. This is an opportunity to get familiar with everything that awaits you on your program; in the evening, head out to meet your new friends. Chat with your brand-new Beyond Community, all over an authentic New York dish or two.
Turn up early on your first day of work and get ready to learn. Meet your new team – make a good impression, because you’ll be spending a lot of time here over the coming weeks. As you dive into your workload, make sure you’re drawing on the support of your colleagues; they’re here to help you succeed. Ask as many questions as you need to!
But you’ll quickly find yourself challenged by new and unforeseen responsibilities; especially if you haven’t worked in the sector before. Take a skills workshop to get on top of things; undertake exercises in key skills, all with the guidance of professional coaches. It’s the best way to prepare for the rest of your internship.
Next up, it’s time for your first day trip. Welcome to Brooklyn, a borough that has it all. Take in the view from the bridge, then dive into this cultured section of New York. Finish off your day with an excursion to Coney Island!
Weeks 3 & 4
By now, you’re feeling increasingly confident in your role. You’ve been keeping careful track of the latest innovations in the world of sustainability, reporting back to your colleagues to update them on new ideas; and you’ve gained fantastic organizational skills, designing and implementing events at nearby educational facilities to boost local awareness. So it’s a good time to meet with your manager and let them know how things are going.
It’s been a busy few weeks, and you’re looking to relax. Unwind and enjoy yourself with a community dinner; check in with your friends over one of New York’s many international cuisines. Afterwards, luxuriate in Central Park!
By now, you’ll have received an invite to a professional networking event; so head along and start to build up your burgeoning contact list. Meet with the leading lights of the environmental sector as you gain new insights into your industry. Impress the right person and good things may come of it.
It’s already time for your second tour. Take a journey to the historic Lower East Side, a neighbourhood of blended international cultures. Take in some art, music and history as you experience a lesser-known side of the city.
Weeks 5 & 6
Your internship is drawing to a close, and you’re feeling reflective. Pencil in your 1-to-1 career session and begin thinking about what you’ve gained. From world-class work experience to life-long friends, it’s been the experience of a lifetime. Turn your mind to the future as you consider what opportunities await you after leaving New York.
Your final trip is a cultural and historical delight; a journey into New York’s jazz scene! Tread the boards that icons have tread as you take in some live music and delicious cocktails. It’s the perfect way of capping off your New York experience.
Your last scheduled event is your goodbye dinner. It’s always an emotional night; swap your favorite stories of your time in the city, arrange your first group meet-up, and then say goodbye.
In your remaining few days, you’ll want to get as much as you can out of New York. Blast across the bay in the Beast, a luxury jet boat; or visit Ripley’s Believe It or Not to see some unbelievable artifacts and exhibits from around the world.
Just a Few of Our Host Company Partners
We collaborate with a diverse array of companies, spanning from boutique PR firms to multinational advisory firms. Please note that these examples are purely for reference. The specific company you’ll be associated with will be determined by a wide range of criteria.
Accommodation
in New York
+ USD 2,520 per month
+ USD 2520 per month
Our housing partners in New York are carefully chosen to meet our stringent safety, quality and cleanliness standards. We offer mainly student accommodation or shared apartments. You’ll be living with fellow Beyond Interns, students and other young professionals. It’s a great way to build your own community, especially if you’re traveling from abroad.
You’ll have your own private bedroom with shared communal spaces (kitchen, bathroom, living spaces etc). All rooms come with bedding, Wi-Fi, and often have a desk. Locations will vary but you’ll always be placed somewhere with access to public transport. Depending on where your firm is, we try to ensure your commute time is no more than 30-60 minutes.
We’ll confirm your exact accommodation and location around 3-4 weeks before your Environmental & Sustainability internship begins. This is due to the demand for short-term accommodation and ever-changing availability.
Photos From Our New York Community
Beyonders Share Their Experience on Our Program
“What I loved about Beyond Academy and why I choose them is because they are more flexible and more individually tailored to what each person is looking for, rather than just a generalised experience. My group and the entire Beyond community has been really welcoming. I am so lucky to be able to have this experience with people that are similar, as in we are all looking to grow personally, grow professionally and also just enjoy every moment. Everyone here has left behind the familiar and has come to the unfamiliar which can be scary, but when you have a community as good as this, it’s not scary at all.”
Hannah from the United States
PR & Journalism Intern, London Immersive Program
“I am involved in Project Management, which is close to what I want to do in the future. One of my favorite parts of my internship is that I’m taken seriously. In the sense that after building up some trust and showing the company what I have to offer, What was great was that I was able to work on a project from start to finish and really get to know the while process, that really gives me a feeling of accomplishment.”
Karin from Austria
Project Management Intern, Tokyo Immersive Program
“My experience so far here has been amazing, it’s just a shock how much I have been enjoying it. The interns are amazing here so we have been hanging out and getting to know each other and exploring Seoul. It’s really just been a full experience that I have been embracing every single day. I work in a team who creates content relating to K-pop. My favourite part of interning is getting to know my coworkers, being around a group of people that are just so kind and inviting, working alongside them every day has been the best experience. I had been hearing about Beyond Academy for quite some time and I read some really great reviews. I wanted to get the work and life balance, which Beyond offered. My favourite thing about Beyond are the connections I have made here and also the events that have been planned, it gets all of us out to embrace Korean culture.”
Jordan from the United States
Marketing Intern, Seoul Immersive Program
“I would recommend Beyond Academy because overall its such an incredible experience. Its not like studying abroad through school because you are really immersed in it, you are here living and working and it really gives you the opportunity to feel like you are making headway in your career. ”
Francesca from the United States Theatre Production Intern, London Immersive Program
“I have learnt an insane amount over the last two months. Having been at Uni for two years, I have learnt so much more in a short space of time. I love the fact that so much effort has gone into us having a such a good time. My overall experience so far has been incredible, the balance between working and having fun with friends, and the accommodation has just been great.”
Kim from South Africa
Engineering Intern, London Immersive Program
“I knew with Beyond I was in safe hands, the communication I got form day one was amazing. Thankfully I got put into an excellent internship in investment firm, and I am loving it so far, I love using the insights and experiences that I have learnt in my degree and putting that to use in the workplace.”
Clodagh from Ireland
Investment Intern, London Immersive Program
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Environmental & Sustainability Program Costs
Our guarantee: In the highly unlikely event that we’re unable to find you a suitable role within your first and second preferred industries, you will receive a full refund of any program payments made.
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