{"id":57124,"date":"2025-12-10T17:52:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T01:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=57124"},"modified":"2025-12-10T17:53:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T01:53:47","slug":"internship-environmental-education-intern-nooksack-salmon-enhancement-association-bellingham-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/internship-environmental-education-intern-nooksack-salmon-enhancement-association-bellingham-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Internship: Environmental Education Intern,\u00a0Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (Bellingham, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association<\/p>\n

Bellingham, Washington<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Job Type<\/td>\nPaid Internship<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salary<\/td>\n$19.13 per hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Experience<\/td>\n0 – 1 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Environmental Education Intern\u00a0<\/strong>
The Environmental Education Internship is designed to support NSEA\u2019s Program Team by facilitating outdoor education field trips throughout Whatcom County for 4th grade\u00a0
students between September and June. Regular programming occurs on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. During the month of March, we will have salmon release field\u00a0
trips Mondays-Fridays. Ideal candidates will be available for three weekdays (Wed-Fri), specifically prioritizing Wednesdays and Fridays due to program needs.\u00a0
Spring quarter takes place February 9 \u2013 June 5, which will often have 3-5 field trips per week. Hours fluctuate throughout the quarter, and schedules will be released one month in advance. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Employee Classification: <\/strong>Temporary, Part-time, Non-exempt\u00a0
Supervised by: <\/strong>Education Program Coordinator\u00a0<\/p>\n

Responsibilities:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Educate fourth grade students in salmon ecology topics during four-hour, fully outdoor Students for Salmon field trips in all kinds of weather\u00a0
2. Independently lead engaging educational stations emphasizing macroinvertebrates, native plants, and water quality\u00a0
3. Practice group management and youth engagement while leading groups of up to 12 students\u00a0
4. Maintain a safe, friendly, and inclusive learning environment for all students, adjusting to different abilities, learning styles, and English Language Learners\u00a0
5. Work collaboratively as a group of three interns and Education Coordinator\u00a0
6. Lift and load heavy equipment such as tents and tables, sometimes across vast outdoor restoration sites, in all weather conditions\u00a0
7. Prep, set up, and clean up before and after field trips, including entering program metrics on the computer\u00a0
8. Lead games and activities for fourth graders on one-hour, fully outdoor salmon release field trips\u00a0
9. Assist in emptying and cleaning up aquariums\u00a0
10. Work collaboratively with fellow interns to plan and organize for upcoming needs\u00a0
11. Support additional NSEA programming efforts, if applicable \u00a0
12. Assist with facility needs, if applicable\u00a0
13. Other duties assigned, as needed\u00a0<\/p>\n

Individual intern schedules and responsibilities will depend on availability. Priority will be given to applicants with full availability (Wed-Fri) February 9th \u2013 June 5th to meet\u00a0
program needs. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Required Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 18 years or older\u00a0
\u2022 Able to get to NSEA\u2019s campus, located at 3057 E. Bakerview Rd. in Bellingham\u00a0
\u2022 Available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays throughout the internship term 7:00am – 4:30pm\u00a0
\u2022 Ability to walk on uneven terrain while lifting, carrying, or pulling program gear up to 40 lbs (buckets of tools, canopy tents, wheeled carts with 20+ lbs of gear)\u00a0
\u2022 Some days will require more than 8 hours of standing, bending, and walking\u00a0<\/p>\n

Preferred Qualifications:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 A strong passion for NSEA\u2019s mission, environmental education and stewardship\u00a0
\u2022 Passion and\/or experience working with youth \u00a0
\u2022 Willingness to work in 90% outdoor and 10% office settings throughout the term\u00a0
\u2022 Lived or professional experience working with people of all ethnicities, gender identities, incomes, abilities, and ages, especially youth\u00a0
\u2022 Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish, Punjabi, or Ukrainian fluently\u00a0<\/p>\n

Compensation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 $19.13 per hour, up to 24 hours per week depending on availability and program schedule\u00a0
\u2022 On-the-job training and professional development in environmental education, salmon ecology, and habitat restoration\u00a0
\u2022 Opportunities to network with other professionals in the fields of education, outreach, and restoration\u00a0<\/p>\n

Application deadline:\u00a0<\/strong>
Position is open until filled; first review deadline is January 12th, 2026\u00a0
Internship duration:\u00a0
February 9, 2026 – June 5, 2026\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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To Apply:\u00a0<\/strong>
Please complete the application here: https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/UeMAVccKzH\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

For questions, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Nathan Zabel at nzabel@n-sea.org<\/a>\u00a0 or call 360-715-0283 ext 120\u00a0
Position is contingent on funding and public health related regulations. Final offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check that \u00a0may include employment history, national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and a driving check.<\/p>\n

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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