Environmental Education Internship

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The Environmental Education Intern will assist with field trip instruction for K-12 youth and community volunteer events 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 (generally 8am-3pm) mid-February to mid-May.  In addition to field trips with elementary aged students, the Education Intern will assist with Saturday planting parties February 28-April 25

A stipend will be offered at $500/month (approx 50 hours per month for 3 month positions), for a total of $1,500.

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.

 

Vegetation Monitoring Paid Internship

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Students!

Do you like working outside? Looking to gain relevant career experience working in habitat restoration and monitoring?

Join our team to help SFEG ensure the success of habitat restoration efforts. Vegetation Monitoring Interns assist SFEG staff in field operations including vegetation monitoring, site maintenance, volunteer outreach events, and native plant nursery management. At our native plant nursery, interns perform tasks such as weed control, watering, native plant propagation, and small structural updates.

Qualifications: 

  • Background and interest in environmental science/studies, biology, native plant horticulture, gardening, and/or outdoor recreation.
  • Self-motivated and willing to learn.  
  • Able to identify or be willing to learn to identify plants native to Western Washington. 
  • Have the ability to work with volunteers and provide personal vehicles for transportation. 
  • This position requires work outside in all types of weather and uneven terrain, and applicants must have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Time Commitment:  

This is a volunteer position which qualifies for a stipend, and requires a time commitment of:

  • 2-3 days a week
  • 8-10 hours a day, Monday-Saturday
  • Total commitment: 300 hours, to be established with academic advisor and Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group. 
  • Interns will generally spend 2 days a week in the field vegetation monitoring. Approx. 1 day every other week spent at the nursery or managing data. Interns may occasionally assist with weekend volunteer events. 
  • Two positions available: late May–mid September.

Successful completion of 150 hours eligible for a stipend of $2,250; successful completion of 300 hours eligible for a stipend of $4,500.

The earliest start date is May 18, 2026.

TO APPLY send resume via Online Application .  Two positions open until filled