Fieldwork
Who we are: Friends of Dag Hammarksjold Plaza is a 501(c)3 nonprofit community organization dedicated to the preservation, beautification and vitality of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
What we offer: The curated internship with a public park is designed to offer you valuable opportunities to deepen your understanding of research methods, psychology and civic engagement through hands-on experience. Parks provide a rich contest to explore Environmental Psychology, Consumer Psychology, Health & Wellness Psychology, Social and Developmental Psychology. We have curated projects and readings for you that are available once you register. You will also have opportunity to explore topics related to urban planning, sustainability, public health, design thinking and even entrepreneurship. Let's make the most of what our urban-park classroom in the heart of Midtown has to offer!
Expectations: This will be outlined in your contract. You will be free Saturday from 10am -12 and available to meet at the plaza for Spring Semester. You will have some flexibility in terms of hours and projects.
Preferred Qualifications: An OPEN-MIND and desire to LEARN, GROW, and CONNECT. Tell us something about your background and skills and we will fit you with the best project and help you develop new transferrable skills. A meeting at the park or on zoom will be announced to answer all of your questions.
Deadline: December 28, 2025
How to apply and who to contact for more info: Contact tstriano@hunter.cuny.edu with subject heading I WANT FDHP INTERNSHIP. Do this before December 28. Write your year of graduation in text and that you are available SPRING semester Saturdays during the semester 10-12. Professor will send you a contract to enroll in either PSYCH 201 or PSYCH 395.