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Green Jobs Program
What?
Outdoor and environmental internships for youth who want to give back to their community. 10 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.
Who?
High school students between the ages 15-18 are eligible. The goal of the program is to connect youth of color to the green sector, but all youth are eligible to participate.
When?
Application deadline: April 30
Group Interview (mandatory): May 7 at 6:00-7:30pm
Program dates: June 17-August 28
Wages?
Earn $17.50-$18.50/hour, depending on experience, plus a $300 program completion bonus.
How to Apply
- Review the position descriptions below.
- Complete the program application here by April 30. The application will open on April 1.
- Group interviews will occur on Thursday, May 7 from 5:30-7:30pm
- Job placements will be made by May 15. Returning participants have priority placement. We strive to place interns into one of the top 3 choices (selected at the end of the group interview).
If you have questions, reach out to Katie Chipko at katie@natureconnectco.org.
2026 Summer Internship Opportunities
The following internships will be available in the summer of 2026. Applicants will select their top 3 choices at the end of the group interview. 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 2026
Jobs available
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Bend Park and Recreation District: Outreach Intern
20-25 hours/week (240 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
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Cog Wild: Summer Program Intern
20-25 hours/week (240 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
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Deschutes Land Trust & Oregon Wild – Outreach Intern
20-25 hours/week (240 hours) About Deschutes Land Trust…The Deschutes Land Trust’s mission is to conserve and care for the lands and water that sustain Central Oregon, so local communities and
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High Desert Food & Farm Alliance: Food Access Intern
15-20 hours/week (200 hours) At HDFFA, we believe everyone deserves good food, which we achieve through ourmission to support a healthy and thriving food and farm network in Central
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High Desert Museum: Wildlife Interpretation Intern
35 hours/week (330 hours)1-2 positions available The High Desert Museum wildly excites and responsibly teaches through innovative, interdisciplinary experiences, creating connection to and dialogue about the High Desert.
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The Environmental Center: Youth Education & Garden Intern
15-30 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
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Vámonos Outside: Marketing Intern
30-35 hours/week (330 hours) VO’s mission is to create opportunities by and for youth of color & their families to connect with nature, experience personal transformation, and deepen a
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Vámonos Outside: Summer Program Intern
35 hours/week (330 hours) VO’s mission is to create opportunities by and for youth of color & their families toconnect with nature, experience personal transformation, and deepen a
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Visit Bend – Visitor Center Intern
20 hours/week (220 hours) Visit Bend is dedicated to contributing to the tourism industry by creating thoughtful initiatives focused on people, place and economy. Our mission is to support the