Naturalist Intern Program - Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking to purchase services to manage an environmental education internship program. The program includes payroll expenses, administration fee, weekly stipend, and education materials and supplies. The contractor will be responsible for managing the program from January 1 to December 31, 2026. The department intends to award this work pursuant to its discretionary purchasing authority under State Finance Law §163(6). Interested parties should contact the Department's designated contact for more details about this opportunity. Key aspects of the job include: • Managing an environmental education internship program • Payroll expenses, administration fee, weekly stipend, and education materials and supplies • Contract term: January 1 to December 31, 2026 • County: Erie • Total MWBE Participation Goals: 30% • Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 6%