2021 Mill River Park Stewardship Program Application
Overview:

**Due to ongoing concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic, certain aspects of this program have been altered to align with social distancing guidelines and the safety of all Park employees.**

The Mill River Stewards, our paid high school internship program, is an opportunity for young adults who live in Stamford to learn firsthand conservation practices, environmental stewardship, college and career readiness skills, and how all this connects to the ecology of Mill River Park.  Stewards will spend a majority of the summer completing various conservation and land care projects, cataloging native and invasive plant species, and partaking in environmental education workshops. They will have the opportunity to work alongside Mill River Park's professional staff and to learn how an environmental non-profit organization functions as part of the local community.

Upon successful completion of the summer program, students are invited to participate in an after-school extension of the program which will last through the first semester of the following school year. Although a commitment to the after-school portion of the program is not a requirement, it is strongly encouraged.

Details:

-Stewards will work Monday through Thursdays from 10a.m. until 3p.m. from June 21st until August 20th, 2021.  Additionally, we will take a few local field trips to sites to be determined. Anyone with major scheduling conflicts or extended absences will not be accepted into the program. After the summer is over, we will meet once a week after school from September through December.

-The program is open to all high school students in Stamford, who are at least age 15 as of the first day of work (Monday, June 21st, 2021).

-The position pays a $1,200 stipend at the end of the summer.

-There are a limited number of positions, so not all applicants will be accepted into the Stewards Program. Selections will be made on expressed and demonstrated interest in the program, as well as a commitment to being present every day.

-Applicants who complete the written application will be invited for an in-person "try-out" and interview before final selections are made for the program.

If you have any questions or comments please contact our Education Programs Manager, Trent McCann, at trent@millriverpark.org. Please note that applications must be completed by the applicant, not their parents, and that incomplete applications will not be accepted.

The application deadline is Friday, May 21, 2021.
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Personal Information
Please provide us with some simple background information about yourself.
First and Last Name *
Date of Birth *
Home Address *
Email *
Cell Phone Number *
Are you aware of any long vacations, extended absences, or scheduling conflicts that will prohibit you from being able to attend work every day this summer? If so, please describe. *
After completing the summer program, can you commit to a once per week after school meeting for the first semester of the school year? *
What size T-shirt do you wear? *
Education
Please provide information about your educational background.
Where do you attend High School? *
Class Year *
What year will you be graduating high school?
Grade Point Average (GPA) *
Have you taken any classes that would relate to work at Mill River Park (i.e. Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, etc)?
What clubs, sports teams, and/or extracurricular activities are you involved in?
Employment History (if applicable)
Please provide the following information on your most recent employer. You can skip this section if you don't have any previous job experience.
Employer
Position
Dates of Employment
Supervisor Name and Contact Info
Brief description of your role
Additional Information
Please use this space to explain why you should be a part of this year's Stewards Program.
Have you ever done volunteer work for Mill River Park Collaborative? If yes, explain.
What relevant special skills, experiences, or certifications do you have that will contribute to the Mill River Stewards Program? This would include things like first aid training, experience as a coach or counselor, or having your own garden. Please describe.
What are your hobbies, interests, and/or passions?
Please respond to the following prompts: *
Why are parks and the conservation of green spaces important to you? (at least 1 paragraph)
What do you expect to gain from your experience as a Mill River Steward? *
What do you believe would be your greatest contribution to the Mill River Stewards group? *
How did you hear about this program? *
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