Environmental Ambassadors

College students are Environmental Ambassador for the Finger Lakes Institute (FLI) each semester as they encompass a project with one or more of the four core areas of the Institute. College students gain experience in day-to-day operations of the Institute and complete a core project related to primary watershed management priorities for one or more of the eleven Finger Lakes.

Environmental Ambassador Program

• Internship (unpaid, credit bearing)
• Independent Study (unpaid)
• HWS Senior Integrative Experience
• HWS Summer Science Research Fellowship (paid)
• Volunteer

Requirements:

• Communication, organizational and writing skills
• Ability to work independently
• Experience working with the public, in groups and independently
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)
• General office skills

Related Majors: Environmental Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Science Education, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Math, English, History, Anthropology

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Past FLI Student Program Presentations

Students interested in pursuing an Environmental Ambassador position at the Finger Lakes Institute should contact: fli@hws.edu

Other HWS student opportunities that may involve the Finger Lakes Institute

• HWS Geneva Collaborative Internship Program - Call the Career Services Office: 315-781-3514
• HWS Community Based Research Projects - Call the CCESL Office: 315-781-3825
• HWS Summer Science Research - Call the Provost Office: 315-781-3304
• Bonner Leaders Program - Call the CCESL Office: 315-781-3825