Applications are now open for the 2025 Spring Teen Conservation Internship Program!
The Teen Conservation Internship is a pathway for high school youth to develop career skills, gain work experience, and lead meaningful environmental projects in their community. Interns will assist with coordination of community conservation projects for improved watershed and forest health. By the end of the internship students will have gained experience working in office and field environments, understand the basics of resource conservation project planning, and know how to communicate with and instruct volunteers.
Description
The Spring Teen Conservation Intern will build skills by receiving on-the-ground training in the following areas:
- Leading volunteers in habitat restoration projects
- Communicating project results to stakeholders and community members
- Coordinating environmental enhancement projects
Under supervision of Napa RCD staff, the Intern will receive training in planning and implementing volunteer events focused on enhancing forest and waterway health for community benefit and well-being. Activities will include event publicity and outreach, developing agendas, coordinating project activities, meeting with partners, and leading volunteers during events. The Intern will also have the opportunity to learn from professional mentors about environmental careers. The Intern may gain training in other Napa RCD conservation activities as opportunities arise. Training will be provided by
Napa RCD staff and partners.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Interest in environmental projects and careers
- Willingness to learn, engage, create, and contribute your individual knowledge and experience
- Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of environments and terrain
- Familiar with Google Drive, Docs, and Slides, Canva, Word, and PowerPoint, or a willingness to learn
Physical Requirements
Ability to talk, listen, observe, stoop, reach, sit, stand, and use repetitive motions. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment, and converse by telephone and in person. Ability to work outside on uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Ability to carry loads up to 25lbs.
To learn more about the Teen Conservation Internship Program, check out our Internship webpage.
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Applications must be submitted by January 20, 2025. Email Ashley@NapaRCD.org or Eric@NapaRCD.org with questions.