{"id":59713,"date":"2026-07-06T16:33:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T23:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=59713"},"modified":"2026-07-06T16:33:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T23:33:28","slug":"internship-stream-stewards-internship-nooksack-salmon-enhancement-association-bellingham-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/internship-stream-stewards-internship-nooksack-salmon-enhancement-association-bellingham-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Internship: Stream Stewards Internship,\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>\nUnpaid<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salary<\/td>\nA stipend of $800 is offered upon successful completion of the term<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benefits<\/td>\nProfessional development in interpersonal communication, leadership, salmon ecology, and habitat restoration. Adult and Pediatric First Aid\/CPR\/AED certification based on availability. Additional experience in education, outreach, and restoration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deadline<\/td>\nAug 21, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Min. Experience<\/td>\n0 – 1 year<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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About the FLOW Program <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Future Leaders of Whatcom Waters (FLOW) Program provides real-world experiences and professional development opportunities for future leaders of environmental and educational fields through internship positions.  <\/p>\n

The Stream Stewards Internship position includes opportunities to learn about, experience, and actively participate in the different facets of NSEA\u2019s work based on individual interests and availability. The primary role of this quarterly position is to lead volunteers in restoration and stewardship activities at community work parties on Saturdays. Interns will support volunteer events in different capacities such as shuttle driving, leading small groups, and supporting educational components like macroinvertebrate identification while working collaboratively with the team. These community work parties are held throughout Whatcom County, where volunteers join NSEA to plant native species, remove invasive species, and more to improve salmon habitat. In addition, interns will engage with the community through salmon sighting events, where we join together in local parks to watch salmon as they return to freshwater to spawn. <\/p>\n

This internship position is designed with personal and professional growth in mind. Each cohort will have opportunities to build skills and participate in activities that align with the individual intern learning goals. These experiences may include teaching fourth graders at school field trips, monitoring project support, classroom salmon releases, and supporting education and outreach events. All additional work experiences outside of the primary role of the position are not guaranteed and dependent on funding, season, and intern availability.<\/p>\n

2026 Fall Stream Stewards Internship Dates <\/strong>
Saturdays only, September 19 \u2013 December 12 (~13 Saturdays dependent on event schedule)<\/p>\n

Responsibilities: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Facilitate Stream Stewards Programming (95-100%) <\/strong><\/em>
\u2022 Lead and educate groups of 5-30 volunteers in outdoor salmon ecology and habitat restoration activities at weekly volunteer \u201cWork Parties\u201d  
\u2022 Engage with the public during \u201cSalmon Sighting\u201d outreach events  
\u2022 Lift, load, and set up heavy equipment such as tents and tools, sometimes across vast outdoor restoration sites, in all weather conditions 
\u2022 Lead stewardship activities, including invasive plant removal and native tree and shrub planting, across a variety of stream-side restoration sites throughout Whatcom County  
\u2022 Work collaboratively with fellow interns to plan and organize for upcoming needs 
\u2022 Assist in all aspects of programming, including set-up, clean-up, and supply\/tool maintenance  <\/p>\n

Minimum Qualifications:<\/strong>
\u2022 18 years or older 
\u2022 Reliably able to get to NSEA\u2019s campus for shifts, located at 3057 E. Bakerview Rd. in Bellingham 
\u2022 Full day (6am-4pm) availability on Saturdays from September 19 \u2013 December 12  
\u2022 Available on the following key dates: 
o      Orientation on September 19 from 8am-4pm 
o      Orca Recovery Day Work Party on October 17th from 6am-4pm 
\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) 
\u2022 Some days may require more than 8 hours of standing, bending, and walking<\/p>\n

The most successful applicants will: <\/strong>
\u2022 Be a student in a related field of study 
\u2022 Be passionate about NSEA\u2019s mission, environmental education, stewardship, and outreach 
\u2022 Have professional goals for a career in the environmental and or nonprofit sector  
\u2022 Be willing to work in outdoor settings regardless of weather <\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/strong>
This is a seasonal, part-time position, averaging 8 hours per week. Weekly schedules may fluctuate depending on optional additional shifts but should not exceed 18 hours per week or more than 130 hours per term. <\/p>\n

\u2022 This is an unpaid, volunteer position 
\u2022 A stipend of $800 is offered upon successful completion of the term  
\u2022 Professional development in interpersonal communication, leadership, salmon ecology, and habitat restoration 
\u2022 Adult and Pediatric First Aid\/CPR\/AED certification based on availability 
\u2022 Additional experience in education, outreach, and restoration depending on season\/availability 
\u2022 Academic credit depending on college and eligibility <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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To apply:<\/strong> Complete this form: https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/DYKy5NqttK <\/a><\/p>\n

Find out more at Future Leaders of Whatcom Waters Internship Program \u2014 Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association<\/a><\/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\n
Category<\/td>\nEnvironmental Education <\/a>, Fisheries <\/a>, Restoration<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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