IT Intern, Electronic Waste Recycling

~ Outstanding Renewal Enterprise, Inc. (The Lower East Side Ecology Center) was founded in 1987 as one of the first organizations to offer community-based recycling and composting programs in New York City. ~

We started our programs by providing innovative recycling drop-off centers. Today, the Ecology Center offers free public compost collection and education, electronic waste recycling, stewardship of public open space, and environmental education. Our programs focus on offering opportunities for all New Yorkers to learn about environmental issues facing NYC and to take responsibility for solving those problems. 

The Lower East Side Ecology Center’s electronic waste recycling program started in 2003, and in 2012 we opened a permanent drop-off location in Gowanus, Brooklyn. 

Position Overview  

We are looking for bright and dedicated student interns to assist in the daily operations of the warehouse, while assisting to foster growth and provide skilled assistance to our ReUse program. This is an unpaid internship, and students seeking credits are welcome.

The ReUse program at the Gowanus eWaste Warehouse supports local recycling and advocates for extending the life cycle of discarded but still functioning electronic devices before they are sent through energy-intensive recycling processes.

Through the Warehouse Internship program, students will help to improve the efficiency of warehouse operations and also allow the Ecology Center to provide more effective and well-rounded services, while also playing a part in making New York City a more sustainable place.

Interns will pair their existing knowledge of computers and networks with the needs of the ReUse center, which has continuous need for testing of donated materials including computers, tablets, and other devices and peripherals. 

Responsibilities  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Test and assist in reconditioning electronic materials for reuse, such as computers, audio/video, and other electronics
• Assist with the unloading and sorting of materials dropped off for reuse and recycling
• Help maintain the quality of inventory and overall experience in the ReUse Store
• Organize warehouse and work areas for orderliness at all times
• Help clean, organize, catalogue, research, and photograph items in our prop library 

Qualifications 

 Requirements: 

• Must be willing to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds safely
• Must be enrolled for credit in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Interns should be studying computer science and/or demonstrate interest in recycling, fixing, and tinkering with computers, audio/video, and/or electronics 

To Apply 

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to e-mail with your resume and cover letter.  to info[at]lesecologycenter[dot]org. No phone calls. 

~ The Lower East Side does not discriminate based on race, color, age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or national origin. ~