Happy, Healthy and Helpful: Environmental Health Ambassadors Summer Employment
Description
This summer employment program, in partnership with the University of Rochester Finger Lakes Children’s Environmental Health Center (FLCEHC) employs up to 30 high school students in a six-week program that prepares them to be ambassadors for healthy lives, homes, and communities through environmental improvement. This program will focus on experiences that lead to awareness of environmental health issues, an understanding of what it takes to create healthy homes, communities, and ecosystems, as well as efforts to create a healthy environment across our city.
Who is it for?
High school-aged youth in the City of Rochester who are seeking summer employment and are curious about the connection between health and the environment. Participants must apply for employment through the City of Rochester Summer Employment program.
When is it?
Monday July 6th to Friday August 14th
Summer 2026
Where is it?
This experience will take you out in the community, to the Rochester Ecology Partner’s office, and the U of R campus
How to join?
Apply for the Summer of Opportunity Program (SOOP)
Let us know you are interested – fill out the interest form or reach out – contact@rocecology.org / 585-851-1648
What are the benefits for youth?
- Get paid while learning about environmental health
- Become empowered to create a healthy life at home and in the community
- Connect with health professionals, scientists, and community members
- Build essential employment skills and mindsets
- Develop an ethic of environmental stewardship
