Environmental Education Internship
The Environmental Education Intern will assist with classroom lessons in Fall 2026, and field trip instruction in Spring 2027 for elementary aged youth and community volunteer events throughout Skagit County. Content will focus on salmon ecology and freshwater habitat restoration.
All positions are now filled for the fall 2026 internship. We are now accepting applications for Spring 2027 positions!
Internship Description
The Environmental Education Intern will assist with classroom lessons in Spring 2026 for elementary youth as well as community volunteer events throughout Skagit County. Content will focus on salmon ecology and freshwater habitat restoration.
This position takes place during the school day (generally 7:30am-3pm) and positions are available mid-February to mid-May. In addition to classroom lessons and field trips with elementary aged students, the Education Intern will assist with Saturday planting parties in Fall and Spring, and tabling at a few community events.
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
A stipend will be offered at $750/month (approximately 50 hours per month), for a total of $2,250 for 3 month positions.
SFEG is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply for this internship opportunity. Everyone should feel welcome in outdoor pursuits, and we know that has not always been the case, with many people being left out of environmental focused 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.
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.
