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Loading... Environmental Education Intern Save Job Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association Bellingham, Washington Facebook Email Copy URL Job Type Paid Internship Salary $700 per month Deadline Jul 31, 2026 Min. Experience 0•1 year Save Job Facebook Email Copy URL Environmental Education Intern The Environmental Education Internship is designed to support NSEA's Program Team by facilitating outdoor education field trips throughout Whatcom County for 4th grade students between September and June. Regular programming occurs on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Ideal candidates will be available for three weekdays (Wed-Fri), specifically prioritizing Wednesdays and Fridays due to program needs. Fall quarter takes place September 9•December 18th, which will have up to 3 field trips (~ 24 hours maximum) per week. Hours fluctuate throughout the quarter, and schedules will be released one month in advance.
Employee Classification:
Temporary, Part-time, Non-exempt Supervised by:
Education Program Coordinator Responsibilities:
Educate fourth grade students in salmon ecology topics during four-hour, fully outdoor Students for Salmon field trips in all kinds of weather Independently lead engaging educational stations emphasizing macroinvertebrates, native plants, and water quality Practice group management and youth engagement while leading groups of up to 12 students Maintain a safe, friendly, and inclusive learning environment for all students, adjusting to different abilities, learning styles, and English Language Learners Work collaboratively as a group of three interns and Education Coordinator Lift and load heavy equipment such as tents and tables, sometimes across vast outdoor restoration sites, in all weather conditions Prep, set up, and clean up before and after field trips, including entering program metrics on the computer Work collaboratively with fellow interns to plan and organize for upcoming needs Support additional NSEA programming efforts, if applicable Assist with facility needs, if applicable Other duties assigned, as needed Individual intern schedules and responsibilities will depend on availability. Priority will be given to applicants with full availability (Wed-Fri) September 9th•December 18th to meet program needs. Required Qualifications 18 years or older Able to get to NSEA's campus, located at 3057 E. Bakerview Rd. in Bellingham Available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays throughout the internship term 7:00am•4:30pm Ability to walk on uneven terrain while lifting, carrying, or pulling program gear up to 40 lbs (buckets of tools, canopy tents, wheeled carts with 20+ lbs of gear) Some days will require more than 8 hours of standing, bending, and walking
Preferred Qualification:
A strong passion for NSEA's mission, environmental education and stewardship Passion and/or experience working with youth Willingness to work in 90% outdoor and 10% office settings throughout the term Lived or professional experience working with people of all ethnicities, gender identities, incomes, abilities, and ages, especially youth Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish, Punjabi, or Ukrainian fluently
Compensation:
Stipend of $700 paid monthly. On-the-job training and professional development in environmental education, salmon ecology, and habitat restoration Opportunities to network with other professionals in the fields of education, outreach, and restoration Application deadline: Position is open until filled; first review deadline is July 31st, 2026 Internship duration: September 9th, 2026•December 18th, 2026
How To Apply To Apply:
The full position description and application can be found on our website at https://www.n-sea.org/flow We strongly encourage you to reference the Application Grading Rubric linked in the position description to ensure that your answers are meeting the criteria our hiring staff reviews for. For questions, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Nathan Zabel at nzabel@n-sea.org or call 360-715-0283 ext 120 When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board. Category Environmental Education , Outdoor Recreation Related Jobs Pacific Education Institute-Executive Director Pacific Education Institute Olympia, WA Job type :
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