Internships

CoSEE offers a variety of project-based internship pathways that connect environmental education, research, conservation and community outreach. We are currently accpeting applications for the following terms.

• Term 1: Fall & Winter Quarter (September 24, 2025- March 20, 2026)
• Term 2: Winter & Spring Quarter (January 5, 2026 – June 12, 2026)
• Summer Term: June 15, 2026 – September 15, 2026

Pathways

Adaptive & Interactive Library

Support the creation of an inclusive, multisensory library designed for all children. Interns support the co-design and co-creation of adaptive childrens pictures books. These books have communication boards, interactive elements, embedded questions to support langague, literacy and communication for a wide range of learners.

• Co-design accessible resources for each childrens book in the library
• Support finding new books for the library
• Support the design of the in-person library and reading nook
• Create tools that support communication, langauge and literacy

Programmatic Assistant

This internship pathway focuses on designing and developing new CoSEE programs for diverse audiences. Interns will help create innovative activities and materials that expand CoSEE’s offerings while making programs more engaging, inclusive, and accessible. They may also assist with piloting and refining programs with community partners and other organizations.

• Design and develop new programs
• Lead programs at the EERC and other communtity spaces
• Pilot and adapt activities for a variety of ages and settings
• Collaborate with partners such as the Alyssa Burnett Center (ABC) for programming
• Expand and diversify CoSEE’s program offerings

Place-Based Environmental Education Kit Development

This project develops portable, interactive environmental education kits focused on regional socio-ecological issues. Interns will help create engaging, hands-on materials that make environmental education more inclusive, culturally relevant, and adaptable.

• Focus on various topics
• Place based & engaging for a variety of ages
• Hands on
• Use in school, backyard, at the park, inside your homes, or anywhere in your community

Examples Include:

• Cynaotype Kit
• Mason Bee House Kit
• Bee Monitoring Kit

Invasive Species Management & Restoration

This project focuses on community-centered invasive species management. Interns will lead cleanups, assist with removal efforts, support park restoration, and help create a long-term management plan. They’ll also build partnerships to boost local engagement and stewardship.

• Organize community cleanup events
• Work on removal projects in collaboration with state parks,
• Support the develop & implementation of a long-term management plan for sustaining native ecosystems.
• Manage CoSEE outdoor learning area garden

Social Media & Communication

This internship uses digital media share CoSEE’s work broadly with educators, researchers, our local community, and beyond. Interns will manage social media, create content, design materials, and assist with newsletters to boost outreach and connect diverse audiences to environmental education.

• Facebook
• Canva & Flyer Creation
• Instragram
• Tik Tok
• Newsletter
• YouTube

Community Engagement & Native Plant Conservation

This project supports community engagement and environmental education efforts at Saint Edward State Park in collaboration with Friends of Saint Edward State Park (FoSESP). This internship will support managing and re-designing the Native Plant Learning Garden (NPLG). Students will help design, plant, and manage the garden while also developing informational and educational materials. 

In addition, interns may also support related community-based projects, such as the Yard-by-Yard program and local community gardens, expanding the impact of native plant conservation and community engagement beyond the park. 

• Develop educational materials for NPLG
• Work with Friends of Saint Edward State Park
• Support the development and care of plan for NPLG
• May support Yard by Yard and local community garden initiatives

Other internship opportunities

Environmental Careers Preparedness (EnCAP) Program at CoSEE

During the Spring and Summer, we also support five interns as part of our Environmental Careers Preparedness (EnCAP) Program. EnCAP is focused on preparing the next generation of high school students for the growing green economy by providing pathways towards environmental and sustainability degree programs through a 3-credit summer internship.

• Four-week, field-based high school program
• Co-led by faculty and undergraduate research assistants from UW Bothell from across many different disciplines in arts, sciences, engineering, and humanities.
• This position is open to UW Bothell students only.

*Note: The application period for Summer 2025 is CLOSED. For summer 2026 internships please check back in early 2026.

learn more about the encap program learn more about the encap program

Applications

We are currently accepting intern applications for the 2025- 2026 school year.

Past cohorts

See below for lists of past CoSEE interns organized by cohort year.

Questions?

For general inquiries related to day-to-day organization, structure and planning for CoSEE, contact us at cosee@uw.edu. As the CoSEE team grows, so does our space, our events and our list of community resources. Stay connected!