SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER

SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER

And Westchester County itself

CLIMATE CRISIS: LOCAL IMPACT

INCREASED FLOODING �& RISING SEA LEVELS

RISING �TEMPERATURES

MORE FREQUENT �& SEVERE WEATHER

POOR �AIR QUALITY

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SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER PROGRAMS

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SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• High School Internship Does your high school offer an internship program or Senior Experience such as CHOOSE, ASPIRE or WISE?
• Clean Energy Internship (via NYSERDA) Paid position best filled by a college student or recent college grad 18-24 attending an institution in New York State or a permanent NYS resident attending college.

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How to apply. High School students contact HR@sustainablewestchester.org

College students find open positions at sustainablewestchester.org/careers-open-positions

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SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER INTERNS

Humza Mumtaz

Winter 2021 Internship

Kings College, Class of 2020

As an intern for Sustainable Westchester, I had the opportunity to get involved in many different jobs which I loved. Some days I would be speaking to homeowners about clean energy technology and some days I would be creating videos and content for our website. I liked how I gained exposure to sales and was able to shape the role myself and offer input on many decisions. It was great to be able to work with amazing people and know that the work I was doing was having a direct positive impact on the environment and my community. Even though the internship was largely remote due to the pandemic, I was still able to get out to events like the local farmer’s market, taking photos at a client’s (resident) home, and marketing Sustainable Westchester events around town. Moving forward I find myself using a lot of the skills I picked up at SW. Not only was the work great, the people were also fantastic and I got a ton of exposure to amazing environmental resources and webinars which I learned a lot from. Overall, the internship was a really well rounded experience and I am definitely glad I had the opportunity.

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CLEAN ENERGY INTERN ALUMNI

Alayna Bierly

Spring 2022 Internship

Oberlin College, Class of 2022

Becoming a part of the Sustainable Westchester team was a significant and valuable experience for me. As a recent college graduate, I was excited to enter the professional world of sustainability and begin to develop my skills and experience within clean energy advocacy and outreach work. As a Clean Energy Associate, I became well-versed in energy efficiency and clean heating and cooling technologies. I took on a variety of responsibilities involving and supporting community campaigns, marketing and outreach efforts, and residential and municipal engagement. The different projects and initiatives I focused on throughout the internship provided me with critical tools and exposure to sustainability work that I will be able to take with me as I continue with my career. Additionally, the staff members I collaborated with were extremely supportive and served as great models and mentors throughout the experience. Having grown up in Mount Vernon, I am particularly thankful to Sustainable Westchester for the opportunity to join this area’s sustainability efforts. I am looking forward to witnessing the ongoing work and positive impacts of the programs!

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CLEAN ENERGY INTERN ALUMNI

• Volunteer with your community’s Sustainability Committee
• Become a youth representative on a Municipal CAC via NYSCAC

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Congratulations to Alexis Friedman and the City of Rye! Alexis is the first Junior Commissioner named to the Rye Conservation Commission Advisory Council. The commitment and dedication of the County's youth to sustainability initiatives is not just the best example of community coming together, but the future of our sustainable future.��Did you know that NYS General Municipal Law (239x, #3), enables Conservation Advisory Committees to have 2 members that are at least 16 years of age. Maybe this is an opportunity in your community, too? More information can be found here: https://codes.findlaw.com/.../general.../gmu-sect-239-x.html

LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Engage your Student Government
• Engage with a club at your school or community center
• Create Potential Recycling or Clean-up Programs
• Recycling Education November 15^th America Recycles Day
• Composting Education May 29^th – Learn About Composting Day
• Battery recycling or personal care item efforts
• "Quit Single Use” campaign
• Encourage compostable choices & begin a grassroots movement
• Fox Lane Community Garden 🡪

LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Participate in Bedford 2030’s Greenlight Award
• Consider getting involved with Countywide student and youth focused organizations
• Federated Conservationists of Westchester County (FCWC)
• Sunrise Westchester
• Groundwork Hudson Valley Green Team
• Citizen’s Climate Lobby (CCL)

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Website: sustainablewestchester.org

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