Green Jobs Pipeline

Bee U NYC programs are designed to support students in pursuing careers in the green economy. With this in mind, Bee U NYC developed the Green Jobs Pipeline, a program that connects our alumni to paid, real-world roles in the green sector. We match candidates with mission-aligned partners for 3, 6, or 9-month placements.

Participants receive on-the-job training, mentorship, and career coaching, building the skills and networks that lead to long-term opportunities in sustainability. Interested students and employers can apply to be matched for upcoming cohorts.

Who is Eligible?

  • High School Career Technical Education Program

    Bee U NYC is proud to partner with the Harbor School and Earth Matter NYC to bring urban beekeeping education to the next generation of environmental leaders. Through this collaboration, Harbor School students enrolled in the Earth Matter Career and Technical Education (CTE) program gain hands-on experience in urban beekeeping, a vital skill set for fostering ecological sustainability in urban environments.

    Harbor School alumni who complete the program are eligible to apply for Bee U NYC's Green Jobs Pipeline.

  • Urban Beekeeping Fellowship

    The Urban Beekeeping Fellowship is Bee U NYC's flagship program, designed to empower underrepresented groups in the green economy, including women, LGBTQ+, and Black and Brown youth. This immersive, hands-on program offers Fellows a unique opportunity to gain practical beekeeping skills while exploring contemporary environmental issues and the history of the environmental justice movement.

    Urban Beekeeping Fellowship alumni who complete the program are eligible to apply for Bee U NYC’s Green Jobs Pipeline.

If you are a Bee U NYC alum, and you would like to learn more about the Green Jobs pipeline, contact our Green Jobs Pipeline Manager, Michelle Ng Du - michelle@beeunyc.org

Opportunities Available for Alumni

  • Bee U NYC offers part-time job opportunities for alumni to continue their journey in the green economy while contributing to the organization’s mission. These roles include:

    Environmental Educator:
    Environmental Educators lead the facilitation of our Urban Beekeeping Fellowship. This role allows alums to share their knowledge and inspire others while honing their teaching and public engagement skills.

    • Programs Coordinator

    • Environmental Educator

    • Events Coordinator

    • Programs Facilitator

  • Bee U NYC’s Green Jobs Pipeline connects Fellows to paid, real-world roles with mission-aligned partners across the city. Placements run 3, 6, or 9 months and include coaching, training, and clear pathways to longer-term employment.

    Partner Spotlights

    • Green Stinger Beekeeping (Staten Island)
      Work alongside professional beekeepers on hive inspections, seasonal management, data logging, and honey processing—building technical apiary skills and safety best practices.

    • Alice Austen House (Staten Island)
      Support public programs and site stewardship at this historic house museum; help lead Hive Experiences, engage visitors in pollinator education, and assist with gardens and events.

    • Weeksville Heritage Center (Brooklyn)
      Contribute to place-based education linking Black history, environmental justice, and urban ecology; facilitate youth workshops, maintain greenspaces, and assist with community events.

    • And more partners
      Including community gardens, urban farms, environmental nonprofits, and cultural institutions where Fellows can grow skills in education, operations, research, and community engagement.

Current Green Job Pipeline Partners

Are you an employer looking to host a Green Jobs Pipeline participant? Contact our Co-Founder & Executive Director, André Ware - andre@beeunyc.org

Green Jobs Pipeline: Employer Partnership Application

  • Alice Austen House

  • Green Stinger Beekeeping

  • Weeksville Heritage Center

  • Beezy Beess

  • Astor Apiaries

  • NYC Bee Club