Get involved. Get outside. Give back.
Join us for a two-week summer internship for Highline Public Schools high school students, with a priority for those who live in Burien. Help restore Salmon Creek Ravine while exploring green careers and earning a stipend. No experience needed — we will provide gloves, tools, and lunch.
Join us for one or both days!
WHO: Teens ages 16-19 who live, work, or learn in Burien.
WHEN (2026) – Date will be announced soon.
WHERE – Salmon Creek Ravine in Burien. We will meet daily at the bus near the intersection of SW 120th and Ambaum Blvd SW.
BENEFITS:
- $1,200 stipend (full attendance)
- Eat lunch together (provided!)
- Learn valuable job skills
- Spend time outdoors with new friends
- Connect with environmental professionals
- Gear Kit – Carhartt pants, boots, socks, shirts, hat, and beginner hand tools
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be comfortable being outdoors in various conditions for up to 5 hours
- Must be comfortable walking 1-3 miles across uneven terrain, bending and kneeling while performing repetitive movements during restoration activities, and lifting and transporting materials/tools
Questions?
Email us at education@mtsgreenway.org!
Check back in Spring 2026 when our Burien Green Teens paid internship program returns! Sign up here to get notified when applications open!
The Greenway Trust secured funding for the Burien Green Teens internship from numerous sources, including the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, King County Flood Control District, and WRIA 9 Green/Duwamish Watershed.
