NSEA Stream Stewards Internship

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. 

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.

Minimum Qualifications 

• 18 years or older
• Reliably able to get to NSEA’s campus, located at 3057 E. Bakerview Rd. in Bellingham
• 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 may require more than 8 hours of standing, bending, and walking
• Full day (6am-4pm) availability on Saturdays from March 28-June 13
• Available on the following key dates:
  • Orientation on March 28 from 8am-4pm
  • Earth Day events on April 18 and April 25 from 6am-3pm 

To find out more, visit Future Leaders of Whatcom Waters Internship Program — Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association

To apply, complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/TN4MhkHzqN