We are committed to doing all we can to make an internship a very rewarding and educational experience. Our interns work closely with staff to complete meaningful and engaging projects that not only contribute to protecting our environment but also look good on a resume!
Student internship opportunities (such as ILCs) are available depending on staff capacity. Contracts are tailored to provide the student with more in-depth experience in a range of focus areas and the opportunity to expand knowledge and skills in areas not provided through traditional education.
Internship positions through the Veterans Conservation Corps and for our Field Crews are paid internship opportunities.
Community Garden Ambassador Intern
Spring Term (March 31 – June 13) & Summer Term (June 23 – Sep 5) – open until filled
6-10 Hours a week
$1,000 Stipend
Can accommodate academic internship or independent study requirements
Must be 18 years old
Garden ambassadors will spend up to two hours per week in each of the three Olympia tiny home village gardens (Franz-Anderson, Quince St., and Plum St.). The ambassador will support garden health through irrigation monitoring, weed and pest management, seasonal and succession planning, compost management and education, and planting/harvest assistance and education. Additionally, the ambassador will attend weekly community meetings to continue garden education, learn about issues, concerns, and needs. A weekly check-in with Community Agriculture Program Coordinator to facilitate THV garden support will be necessary. (6 hours/week)
Garden ambassadors will support other community gardens in Olympia as needed, including sharing information about monthly garden activities, assisting gardeners, and other duties. The garden ambassadors may attend monthly TCD staff meetings, planned TCD workshops and events, and bi-weekly Education and Outreach team meetings as desired and available to learn more about conservation work in the community. Summer garden ambassador may support TCD Education and Outreach at the Thurston County Fair. Garden ambassadors may also help identify communities in need of community garden and/or support that are not part of the existing community garden structure. (4 hours/week)
Find the full position description here.
TO APPLY:
Share a copy of your resume, two references, and any information about why you’re interested in this internship to nwhite@thurstoncd.com. Put YOUR NAME Community Garden Ambassador in the subject line.
Habitat Restoration Field Crew Internship
Accepting applications!
Thurston Conservation District seeks an energetic, dedicated, and critical thinker with interest in
implementing habitat restoration projects, and working with diverse communities, to join our collaborative team in a fast-paced, hands-on and rewarding work environment.
This internship position will work on a 6-person field crew alongside our (Veteran Conservation Corps) VCC crew members under the supervision of the Thurston Conservation District (TCD) Habitat Restoration Crew Lead and Assistant Crew Lead. The crew will work on meaningful habitat restoration projects within Thurston County to serve their community by improving water quality, enhancing wildlife habitat, and preventing the spread of invasive weeds. The crew will work on public and private properties such as farms and conservation lands, to achieve individual, local and regional resource conservation and restoration goals in Thurston County. Fieldwork activities will include planting native trees and shrubs along rivers and streams, controlling or removing invasive vegetation, implementing erosion control
techniques, and participating in natural resource management projects.
• Work week is Monday-Thursday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm; occasional evening and weekend hours are possible
• Interns receive a $3,200.00 monthly stipend to assist with living expenses
• Opportunity is March 31st – September 26th, 2025 (with the opportunity to extend)
• Interns will observe all federal and state holidays
• Interns who do not meet their hourly requirements will receive a reduced stipend
• All safety equipment (gloves, hard hats, eye protection, ear protection, rain gear etc.) is provided
Read the full position description and application instructions here.
TO APPLY:
Please submit your application electronically to job-applications@thurstoncd.com and please include Habitat Field Crew
Intern – YOUR NAME in the subject line. Please include the following in your application:
1. Resume, including relevant work experiences and course experience
2. Cover letter
3. Two (2) professional/educational references
Applicants will be interviewed as applications are received.
If you recently applied for the Habitat Restoration Field Crew Internship, please expect to hear from us soon. Questions can be directed to Tjenkins@thurstoncd.com.
Interested in a TCD internship?
Nora Carman-White
Communications & Education Manager
nwhite@thurstoncd.com
360-999-3727
You can also use our contact form.