For more information, please follow this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3385788/2022-internship-sps-region-recreation
Salary- $2,610.00 – $3,480.00 Monthly
Sophomore and under: $15/hour
Junior: $16/hour
Senior: $17/hour
Graduate students: up to $20/hour
- 1 year Master $18/hour
- 2 year Master $19/hour
- Higher $20/hour
*DNR provides housing in some locations or a $500/month housing stipend if free housing is not available.
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our South Puget Sound Region. We are actively hiring two seasonal Recreation and Conservation Public Outreach & Seasonal Interns for the Snoqualmie Unit Recreation Program. These are full-time, intern positions. Anticipated appointment is mid-May thru August 2022 or mid-June thru September 2022, with flexibility to accommodate school start/end dates. The work will involve a flexible schedule that includes routine evening and weekend work. The duty station is in North Bend, Washington. There is a $500/month (maximum of three months) housing stipend available.
Do you want to gain first-hand, real-world experience in the areas of recreation and conservation? Are you majoring in a field that shows interest and relevance for a career in these fields? If so, you may be perfect for the DNR Recreation and Conservation Public Outreach & Education Internship Program\. This opportunity with DNR offers interns valuable networking possibilities and on-the-job experience.
The Snoqualmie Corridor encompasses approximately 55,000 acres of DNR-managed state trust lands and natural areas. This includes working forests such as Tiger Mountain and Raging River State Forests which provide a stream of revenue to public schools and other trust beneficiaries through timber harvest and other forest products. Natural Areas include the Mount Si, Middle Fork Snoqualmie, West Tiger Mountain Natural Resources Conservation Areas (NRCAs) and the Rattlesnake Mountain Scenic Area, which provide protection to some of the state’s most scenic landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and rare plant and animal habitats. The Snoqualmie Corridor includes over 200 miles of trails, 13 recreation sites and over 1 million annual user visits per year.
Duties
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting education efforts in the Snoqualmie Corridor, including working with volunteers, focusing on outreach (at popular, busy trailheads and back-country trails). These positions will also conduct field inspections and evaluate trails and facilities, including after permitted organized events, light trail maintenance and trail signage implementation. These positions may also assist with trail, graffiti and trash removal, non-designated trail documentation and other incident reporting activates as needed.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- A student majoring in recreation, natural resource management, communication studies, environmental education or closely related field and will be returning to school in a following quarter/semester. OR a graduate student.
- High level of detail and strong communication skills.
- Experience using Microsoft office products including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Physically able to work alone or as part of a team in undeveloped, remote, forested or back-country terrain. Ability to hike moderate to difficult terrain in all weather conditions.
- Must be available to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and most weekends.
- Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
- A valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
- At least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
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All employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccination status will be verified at the time an offer of employment is made. An accommodation may be available for individuals who have a sincerely held religious belief or a medical reason for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccination, based on the essential functions of this position.
Desired Qualifications:
- A commitment to outdoor recreation and conservation, evidence through course work (such as General Biology, Outdoor Recreation Management, Tourism, Environmental Education, Natural Resource Management or closely related course) and activities.
Supplemental Information
About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.
Our Vision – Our actions ensure a future where Washington’s lands, waters, and communities thrive.
Our Mission – Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values:
- Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
- Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
- Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
- Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.