Are you a bilingual college student who enjoys working with kids and being outside? Join our team and be part of a new education program at Skagit Fisheries, the River Journey (Recorrido Por el Rio). This program will take a group of English Language Learners on a journey through the Skagit watershed, from the high mountains to the sea. Through this internship, you will help teach these students, in Spanish and English, about the native fish and plants & ecology. You will participate in a series of field trips, including rafting the Skagit River, an overnight adventure with the North Cascades Institute, and stream exploration close to home in Mount Vernon.
Qualifications
Must be a current college student with a background and interest in education, environmental science/studies, and/or biology. Applicant must be fluent in Spanish and English, and comfortable teaching students in Spanish and English. This position requires work outside in all types of weather and uneven terrain.
Time Commitment
This is a volunteer position but includes a stipend. This position requires a time commitment of 1-2 days a week between 7-8 hours a day, Monday-Friday. There are two overnight field trips, and the intern will be required to attend both of these. There will be occasional events on weekends. Interns will participate in field trips Sept-June and also spend time at the Skagit Fisheries office in Mount Vernon preparing for field trips. The intern will also participate in other education program events, including some weekends. The ideal candidate can commit to Sept 15, 2026-June 15, 2027, with a break from Dec 15-Jan 15, totalling 300 hours.
To Apply
Email resume and cover letter to sfeg@skagitfisheries.org as one PDF with the subject line “River Journey Internship”.
Position open until filled.
Mount Vernon Youth Arts Festival
VolunteerWe hope to see you at the Mount Vernon Youth Arts Fair! We will be at the 40th Annual Arts Fair sharing our mission and creating salmon-inspired art!
WHERE: Hillcreast Park, 1717 South 13th Street, Mount Vernon
WHEN: Saturday, July 25th, 11am to 3pm
We are seeking Volunteers to support this event
If you are interested in volunteering, we need support for two shifts: 10- 1 and 1 – 4. Volunteer duties will include support with setup or breakdown (depending on shift), sharing basic information about the Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group, and sharing your own passion for healthy watersheds with the community! If this sounds like something you are interested in, please email Rose at rsandell@skagitfisheries.org to sign up for a shift!
Education Internship for River Journey (Recorrido por el Rio) Program
Blog, Job OpportunitiesAre you a bilingual college student who enjoys working with kids and being outside? Join our team and be part of a new education program at Skagit Fisheries, the River Journey (Recorrido Por el Rio). This program will take a group of English Language Learners on a journey through the Skagit watershed, from the high mountains to the sea. Through this internship, you will help teach these students, in Spanish and English, about the native fish and plants & ecology. You will participate in a series of field trips, including rafting the Skagit River, an overnight adventure with the North Cascades Institute, and stream exploration close to home in Mount Vernon.
Qualifications
Must be a current college student with a background and interest in education, environmental science/studies, and/or biology. Applicant must be fluent in Spanish and English, and comfortable teaching students in Spanish and English. This position requires work outside in all types of weather and uneven terrain.
Time Commitment
This is a volunteer position but includes a stipend. This position requires a time commitment of 1-2 days a week between 7-8 hours a day, Monday-Friday. There are two overnight field trips, and the intern will be required to attend both of these. There will be occasional events on weekends. Interns will participate in field trips Sept-June and also spend time at the Skagit Fisheries office in Mount Vernon preparing for field trips. The intern will also participate in other education program events, including some weekends. The ideal candidate can commit to Sept 15, 2026-June 15, 2027, with a break from Dec 15-Jan 15, totalling 300 hours.
To Apply
Email resume and cover letter to sfeg@skagitfisheries.org as one PDF with the subject line “River Journey Internship”.
Position open until filled.
Salmon Day at the Market
We hope you can join us and the Skagit Watershed Council and Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group at Salmon Day at the Market!
Come learn all about salmon, play interactive games, get a glitter tattoo from Glitter Lyfe, and listen to live music at the Riverwalk Plaza during the Mount Vernon Farmers Market.
Other booths include Skagit Land Trust, Skagit Conservation District and Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.