Earn a stipend while doing ecological restoration in an urban forest, exploring green careers, discussing equity and social justice. The Greenway Trust partners with Burien PaRCS, King Conservation District, and Dirt Corps to offer this paid internship.
WHEN (2024):
August 19-30, 2024 | Monday-Friday from 9am-2pm.
WHO: Highline Public Schools high school students, with a priority for those who live in Burien.
WHERE:Â Salmon Creek Ravine in Burien. We meet at a bus stop along the H Line at Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 122nd St (map).
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Earn a stipend of $1,200.
- Lunches are provided.
- Learn valuable job skills.
- Network with environmental professionals.
- Leave with a set of restoration gear and tools, including a backpack, water bottle, REI hiking boots and socks, Carhartt pants, Greenway Trust shirt and hat, work gloves, first aid kit, and more!
Assistant Leaders are returning interns who take on a leadership role, leading the restoration project and other activities. They meet the interns at the bus stop and walk together into the park. Assistant Leaders earn $1,500 and commit to approx. 64 hours.
How to Apply:
Applications for the 2024 cohort are closed. Sign up here to get notified when applications for 2025 open!
Questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions or email education@mtsgreenway.org.
