Outdoor and Environmental Internships
The Green Jobs Summer Program will place high school youth into summer internships with outdoor and environmental organizations.We are looking for diverse students who are interested in green careers and want to give back to their community.The job hosts listed were selected because of their ability to provide a personalized learning experience and their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Eligibility
Interns must be between the ages of 15-18 and enrolled in high school. Youth who graduated in spring 2024 are also eligible to participate. The goal of the program is to connect BIPOC youth to careers in the green sector, but all youth who meet the age criteria are eligible to apply.
Wages and Program Dates
Interns will earn $17-$18.50/hour, depending on experience, plus a $300 program completion bonus. Internships will occur from June 20-August 23.
How to Apply
- Review the position descriptions below.
- Complete the program application here by May 1. The application will open on March 18.
- Group interviews will occur on Wednesday, May 8 from 6:00-7:30pm
- Job placements will be made by May 15.
If you have questions, reach out to Katie Chipko at [email protected].
Check out this video about the 2023 Green Jobs Summer Program.
2024 Summer Internship Opportunities
The following internships will be available in the summer of 2024. Applicants will select their top 4 choices when applying. Returning interns will have preference with position selection.
View all the internship positions as a pdf (available in English and Spanish):
Green Jobs Summer Program Job Descriptions 2024
Vámonos Outside: Summer Program Intern
35 hours/week (300 hours) VO’s mission is to connect, engage, and empower our Latinx/BIPOC community by creating outdoor recreation opportunities to make a lasting impact on individuals and families. Learn […]
Vámonos Outside: Marketing Intern
35 hours/week (300 hours) VO’s mission is to connect, engage, and empower our Latinx/BIPOC community by creating outdoor recreation opportunities to make a lasting impact on individuals and families. A […]
Camp Chica: Summer Program Intern (2 positions available)
35 hours/week (300 hours) 2 positions available Camp Chica is an after school and summer camp program providing bilingual (Spanish/English) adventure camps for girls aged 7-11. We focus on outdoor […]
High Desert Museum: Education Intern
35 hours/week (300 hours) The High Desert Museum wildly excites and responsibly teaches through innovative, interdisciplinary experiences, creating connection to and dialogue about the High Desert. Learn more about the […]
Think Wild: Wildlife Education Intern
25-35 hours/week (270 hours) Think Wild is a wildlife hospital and conservation center in Central Oregon. Think Wild’s mission is to inspire the high desert community to care for and protect […]
Oregon Wild: Outreach Intern
25-35 hours/week (270 hours) Founded in 1974, Oregon Wild is a non-profit conservation organization that works to protect and restore the wildlands, wildlife, and waters that make our state such […]
Cog Wild: Summer Program Intern
35 hours/week (300 hours) Cog Wild is a family business that provides daily guided mountain bike rides and skills instruction to both locals and visitors to Central Oregon. Cascadia Junior […]
The Environmental Center: Outreach and Education Intern
25-35 hours/week (270 hours) The mission of the Environmental Center is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. They are a regional leader in environmental education, engagement, and […]
High Desert Museum: Wildlife Interpretation Intern
35 hours/week (300 hours) The High Desert Museum wildly excites and responsibly teaches through innovative, interdisciplinary experiences, creating connection to and dialogue about the High Desert. A typical day… A […]
Bend Park and Recreation District: Summer Program Intern
25-35 hours/week (270 hours) BPRD’s mission is to strengthen community vitality and foster healthy, enriched lifestyles by providing exceptional park and recreation services. The outreach team works to cultivate inclusiveness […]
