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Environmental Education Intern

The Environmental Education Internship is designed to support NSEA’s Program Team by facilitating outdoor education field trips throughout Whatcom County for 4th grade students between September and June. Regular programming occurs on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. During the month of March, we will have salmon release field trips Mondays-Fridays. Ideal candidates will be available for three weekdays (Wed-Fri), specifically prioritizing Wednesdays and Fridays due to program needs. Spring quarter takes place February 9 – 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.

Employee Classification: Temporary, Part-time, Non-exempt

Supervised by: Education Program Coordinator

Responsibilities:

1. Educate fourth grade students in salmon ecology topics during four-hour, fully outdoor Students for Salmon field trips in all kinds of weather

2. Independently lead engaging educational stations emphasizing macroinvertebrates, native plants, and water quality

3. Practice group management and youth engagement while leading groups of up to 12 students

4. Maintain a safe, friendly, and inclusive learning environment for all students, adjusting to different abilities, learning styles, and English Language Learners

5. Work collaboratively as a group of three interns and Education Coordinator

6. Lift and load heavy equipment such as tents and tables, sometimes across vast outdoor restoration sites, in all weather conditions

7. Prep, set up, and clean up before and after field trips, including entering program metrics on the computer

8. Lead games and activities for fourth graders on one-hour, fully outdoor salmon release field trips

9. Assist in emptying and cleaning up aquariums

10. Work collaboratively with fellow interns to plan and organize for upcoming needs

11. Support additional NSEA programming efforts, if applicable

12. Assist with facility needs, if applicable

13. Other duties assigned, as needed Individual intern schedules and responsibilities will depend on availability.

Priority will be given to applicants with full availability (Wed-Fri) February 9th – June 5th to meet program needs.

Required Qualifications

• 18 years or older

• Able to get to NSEA’s campus, located at 3057 E. Bakerview Rd. in Bellingham

• Available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays throughout the internship term 7:00am - 4:30pm

• 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)

• Some days will require more than 8 hours of standing, bending, and walking

Preferred Qualifications:

• A strong passion for NSEA’s mission, environmental education and stewardship

• Passion and/or experience working with youth

• Willingness to work in 90% outdoor and 10% office settings throughout the term

• Lived or professional experience working with people of all ethnicities, gender identities, incomes, abilities, and ages, especially youth

• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish, Punjabi, or Ukrainian fluently

Compensation:

• $19.13 per hour, up to 24 hours per week depending on availability and program schedule

• On-the-job training and professional development in environmental education, salmon ecology, and habitat restoration

• Opportunities to network with other professionals in the fields of education, outreach, and restoration

Application deadline:

Position is open until filled; first review deadline is January 12th, 2026

Internship duration: February 9, 2026 - June 5, 2026

To Apply:

Please complete the application here: https://forms.office.com/r/UeMAVccKzH We strongly encourage you to reference our application grading rubric at the following link to ensure that your answers are meeting the criteria our hiring staff reviews for. Shareable Application Rubric

For questions, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Nathan Zabel at nzabel@n-sea.org or call 360-715-0283 ext 120 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 Environmental Education Internship may include employment history, national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and a driving check.