Exciting Fall Opportunities: Community Internship Positions Available for Evergreen Students!
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community while gaining valuable hands-on experience? This Fall, the Center for Climate Action and Sustainability at Evergreen is offering a range of paid Community Internship Positions (CIP) for enrolled students. These internships provide an opportunity to work with off-campus organizations actively engaged in climate work across various sectors, including food and agriculture, renewable energy, youth engagement, education, research, and community organizing.
Find them all by searching “CCAS” on Handshake!
Why Apply and What to Expect?
- Real-World Impact: Work directly with organizations making a tangible difference in climate action.
- Diverse Opportunities: Whether you’re interested in sustainable energy, environmental education, or community organizing, there’s likely an internship for you.
- Paid Positions: Earn while you learn with positions that are compensated for up to 19 hours per week.
- Academic Integration: Majority positions require enrollment in at least 2 credits of Climate and Sustainability Internships, integrating your academic pursuits with practical experience. Please see each job posting on Handshake to see if it has this requirement.
Available Internships for Fall:
- Deschutes Watershed Research Intern
- Estuarium Education and Outreach
- Graduate Sustainability Fellow (no 2-credit academic requirement)
- Municipality Initiative Research Intern
- Nisqually River Education Project
- Olympia Community Solar
- RAD Sustainability Coordinator
- Thurston Climate Action Team Climate Change Intern
- Thurston Climate Action Team Communications Intern
- South Sound Green Education Intern
- Washington Green Amendment
- Youth Climate Action Facilitator
Continuing internship opportunities include:
- Mason County Conservation District
- Puget Sound Estuarium
- Nisqually Reach Nature Center
- Salish Roots Farm
Don’t miss out on these incredible opportunities to kickstart your career in sustainability and climate action. Apply now via Handshake and take your first step toward a brighter, greener future!
Note: All (with a few exceptions) positions require enrollment in at least 2 credits of Climate and Sustainability Internships. Maximum 19 hours per week.