Environmental Education Internship
The Environmental Education Intern will assist with classroom and field instruction for K-12 programs throughout Skagit County. Content will focus on salmon ecology and freshwater habitat restoration.
Qualifications
- An interest in stream ecology, salmon biology, and salmon habitat
- Comfortable working with children
- Comfortable working outdoors in adverse weather
- Organized, collaborative, and reliable
- A reliable vehicle and clean driving record
- Able to pass a background check
This position takes place during the school day, mid-Sept to late March and will coincide with a quarterly academic calendar. The Education Intern may be invited to assist with other activities such as weekend work parties for additional experience/hours.
A stipend will be offered at $500/month for 40 hours per month, for 6 month positions, for a total of $3,000.
SFEG is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply for this internship opportunity. The outdoors should be for everyone and we know that has traditionally not been the case, with many people being left out of environmental based careers. We recognize the need to confront this inequity within our organization. SFEG is actively working to create more avenues for entry level positions for traditionally marginalized communities to work in the environmental field.
to Apply: complete internship application HERE
SFEG will provide equal opportunity for employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, sensory, physical or mental disability, veteran status, protected genetic information or any other status protected under state or federal law.
