2026 Virtual Youth Conservation Intern
MobilizeGreenChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted November 13, 2025
12500 - 12500 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
MobilizeGreen empowers climate‑resilient communities by cultivating the next generation of environmental leaders. The organization partners with NGOs, corporations, and government agencies to design and deliver hands‑on career training, internships, and youth conservation corps that connect 15‑25‑year‑olds with real‑world environmental projects. By blending soft‑skills development, professional coaching, and diversity recruiting, MobilizeGreen builds a high‑quality workforce pipeline that accelerates both individual career launch and partner project outcomes. Its distinctive approach lies in aligning youth empowerment with measurable community capacity building, ensuring that the talent nurtured today drives sustainable solutions tomorrow.
Job Description
Join us for a 3-week virtual internship with MobilizeGreen, where you'll learn about environmental resilience, fire-dependent ecology, and more. You'll receive a weekly stipend of $250 and have opportunities for service learning and self-guided projects.
Requirements
- Be at least 15 by June 1 of the program year and may not be older than 18 years old before August 31 of the program year
- Be enrolled in high school or a 2026 graduate
- Be able to fully commit to program dates and meeting times
- Be able to fulfill the essential functions of the assigned work with or without reasonable accommodations
- Have a valid U.S. Social Security number or have applied for a valid Social Security number by start of program
- Be able to obtain a work permit if needed
- Be a citizen of the United States or permanent resident
Benefits
- Weekly stipend of $250
- Technical support and equipment assistance
- Collaboration and leadership skills development
- Opportunity to work with other high school students from across the country
- Possibility of earning service learning hours