TIDALS Summer Fellowship Application

Newtown Creek Alliance (NCA) is excited to announce the Turning Industrial Developments into Active Living Shorelines (TIDALS) Fellowship program. This summer internship will focus on researching the restoration of intertidal wetland habitats in Newtown Creek. The 3.8-mile brackish waterway is in the early stages of its Superfund Cleanup process following hundreds of years of industrial abuse and pollution. Despite the Creek’s history, there are many opportunities for nature-based restoration to continue to improve the waterbody for all.

This paid, 10-week, part-time research fellowship is intended for New Yorkers aged 18-25. The program will comprise research on the impact of shoreline restoration in Newtown Creek and mapping of locations where future salt marsh and intertidal habitats can be created to support natural ecology. Through hands-on research, site visits, and field work, fellows will gain an understanding of how intertidal marshes can support biodiversity, improve water quality, and contribute to long-term revitalization efforts in the Creek.

This program is designed for young adults interested in environmental restoration, urban ecology, and community-led sustainability initiatives. Fellows will explore the role of green infrastructure in mitigating urban environmental challenges, while also developing skills in scientific inquiry, data collection, and habitat restoration. The TIDALS Fellowship will conclude with a self-designed research project and presentation of findings. 

Our ideal candidates have an interest in or a relationship to Newtown Creek and its surrounding neighborhoods and have not completed a bachelor’s degree. Fellows are expected to be able to commit to a Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule from June 10 to August 15. Fellows will be paid $16.50/hour. Rolling applications close May 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (EST).

Questions? Email us at info@newtowncreekalliance.org.

Funding for this project was provided from the NYS Environmental Protection Fund as administered by a grant from the New York State DEC Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant Program.

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What’s your highest level of education? (ex. high school graduate, community college  second-year, etc.) *

Did you begin or complete any post-secondary education? (This includes public or private universities, colleges, community colleges, career/technical schools, vocational/trade schools, centers for continuing education, campus transition programs, and apprenticeship programs.)


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If you answered yes to the previous question, please briefly describe the courses you took and/or program you were in.
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This fellowship will run from June 10 to August 15. Participants are expected to attend 4 days a week, Tuesday-Friday. Does this timeline and schedule work for you?
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If you are not able to commit to the full 10 weeks, but would still like to apply, please tell us about the extent of your other summer plans, and how you believe you will be able to manage the fellowship in addition:
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Our fellows must be willing to conduct research and fieldwork on hot summer days in industrial areas including tours of the area, visits to key sites, and some group maintenance of green infrastructure assets. NCA's offices are located at 520 Kingsland Ave (home to Kingsland Wildflowers) in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, which will act as home base for our fellows through the summer. Additional office time may also be spent at the Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center in Long Island City, Queens.

Are you comfortable working outside and conducting fieldwork through varying weather conditions, including hot summer days?

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Do you have a personal method of transportation, i.e. bike, car, Citi Bike membership? (not required for the fellowship).
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What are some of your environmental interests, past and/or present, and how do you explore these within New York City? (100-300 words)
What is your relationship and/or familiarity with Newtown Creek or the neighborhoods that surround it? (100-300 words)
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.Describe your relationship to or interest in waterways, shorelines, and marine environments. (100-300 words)

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