Want to intern for us this summer?

2024 Summer Intern Quin auguring holes in Superior.

Friends of Coal Creek is seeking a summer intern for 2025. Interns ride shotgun in a restoration start-up, working closely with the executive director and gaining access to top-level decision making, business management and program development.

We are seeking interns with an interest in the environment, flexibility in a variety of roles and tasks, and the ability to work independently. Interns will be trained.

The internship may include tasks like:

• Accompanying the Executive Director to business- and project development meetings

• Planting, watering and weeding native plants

• Volunteer leadership

• Garden assessment

• GIS mapping/database

• Public engagement at events

• Reviewing grants

• Other tasks as arise

Requirements:

• The desire to make meaningful change locally

• The ability to participate in physical outdoor work during summer

• Work 12 hours/week with flexible start/end dates

• Able to receive credit for the internship; this is an unpaid position.

To apply: Send a letter of intent and a resume to casey@friendsofcoalcreek.org