Outdoor and environmental internships for youth who want to give back to their community. 8 internships are available – learn about the positions here. The organizations who are hosting interns were selected because of their ability to provide a personalized learning experience and for their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
High school students between the ages 15-18 are eligible. The goal of the program is to connect BIPOC youth to the green sector, but all youth are eligible to apply.
Application deadline: April 30
Group Interview (mandatory): May 8 at 6:00-7:30pm
Program dates: June 19-August 22
Earn $17-$18.50/hour, depending on experience, plus a $300 program completion bonus.
If you have questions, reach out to Katie Chipko at katie@natureconnectco.org.
Check out this video about the 2023 Green Jobs Summer Program.
The following internships will be available in the summer of 2025. Applicants will select their top 3 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 2025
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. […]
30-35 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. […]
20-30 hours/week (240 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 […]
20-25 hours/week (210 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 […]
20-35 hours/week (250 hours) The mission of the Environmental Center is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. They […]
35 hours/week (300 hours) 2 positions available The High Desert Museum wildly excites and responsibly teaches through innovative, interdisciplinary experiences, creating connection to and dialogue about the High Desert. […]
15-20 hours/week (150 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 […]
